Introducing SHARE!

We are so excited to introduce you to our new catalog system called SHARE! We are transitioning from our old system, known to you as RockCat, to SHARE this week! Here's some information for you about this change.

What is SHARE?
The SHARE Consortium is an automation and resource-sharing partnership founded in 2005. The current members are the Lakeshores Library System, Kenosha County Library System, and Arrowhead Library System (that's us!).

Why are we joining SHARE?

• To reduce costs
• To upgrade our circulation and cataloging software 
• To empower you with more control over your library experience

What can I expect?

• More items! Your library card will now be accepted at 28 libraries with a joint collection of 2.15 million items.
• Lower late fines - All adult materials and youth DVDs will accrue a late fine of $0.25 per day and all other children's material will accrue a late fine of $0.10 per day.
• Easier access to digital items - eBooks and eAudio will now be listed in your catalog search results alongside traditional, physical items.
• Text message reminders - If you would like to receive reminders about holds, upcoming due dates, and more over text now you can. You can also receive these notices over email or phone.
• Pay bills online - Don't want to come into the library to pay in cash, no problem! You can pay with a debit or credit card online.
• Favorite Author's Club - Want to be added to the holds list as soon as your favorite author's new book it out? Just sign up for the Favorite Author's Club and you'll holds will automatically be placed for you whenever that author releases a new book.

How do I start using SHARE?

• Visit our website to search the catalog
• Download the BookMyne app to search the catalog, renew items, and more. 
• Remember to use your new PIN number - It's the last four digits of the phone number we have on file for you. You can use this to log into your account and create a new pin if you want. 

Please, stop in or call us at 608-882-2260 if you have any questions about using SHARE.