• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Alert

COVID-19 Related Library Service News and Updates More Info

arlingtonva.us
MENUMENU
  • Join Now
  • My Account
    • Login
    • About My Account
    • My eAccounts
    • Join Now
  • Holds Pickup & Express Libraries
  • Locations
  • News
  • Help
    • FAQs
    • Contact Us
    • By Appointment
  • Contact Us

Arlington Public Library

MENUMENU
  • Events
    • Explore Online Programs
    • Featured Events
    • Events Calendar
  • Search
      • Browse New
      • Browse All
  • eCollection
    • eAudiobooks
    • eBooks
    • Digital Magazines
    • Learning Tools
    • Research Tools
  • Research
    • Research Portal
    • Research Tools A-Z
    • Local History
  • Services
    • Accessibility Services
    • Borrowing
    • Holds Pickup
    • Get Reading Recs
    • Nonprofits
    • Resume & Job Search
    • Technology
    • Wi-Fi
    • Unavailable Services
    • Accounts and Borrowing
    • Computer Services
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Accessibility Services During COVID-19
    • Make an Appointment
    • More Services
  • Explore
    • Catalog
      • Catalog Search
      • Catalog Browse
      • Digital Archives
      • Borrowing Collections
      • Book Lists
    • Kids & Teens
      • For Babies and Preschoolers
      • For Elementary Schoolers
      • Middle and High Schoolers
    • Local History
      • Research Room
      • Community Archives
      • Digital Collection
    • Support the Library
      • Friends of the Library
      • Giving Opportunities
      • Donating Materials
    • Popular
      • Lynda.com
      • Consumer Reports
      • Overdrive
      • RBdigital
    • EXPLORE MORE
  • Join Now
  • My Account
    • Login
    • My eAccounts
    • About My Account
    • Get a Free Library Card
  • Holds Pickup
  • Locations
  • News
  • Help
  • Contact Us

What "In Transit" Means for Now

Because we have to suspend some services this week and next while we install our new catalog and accounts system, holds that currently appear as “in transit” will not be available until the week of Feb. 20.

We apologize for this inconvenience, and look forward to getting back to normal service as soon as possible.

Our computer system isn’t just the catalog, it’s an integrated library system. It combines the public catalog search, patron records and accounts, behind-the-scenes operations including everything from purchasing to holds, 8 physical Library locations and our “online branch.” Transferring all of this information isn’t simple, and it takes time and care on our part.

Stay tuned for catalog transition updates by visiting our homepage, subscribing to our News Blog, or following us on Twitter and Facebook.

February 9, 2011 by Web Editor

Filed Under: News Archive

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    February 13, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Thanks for explaining what "in transit" currently means for items on hold. I was wondering why, over the past several days, several holds in that status on my account were stalled somewhere. This makes sense, and I appreciate knowing I needn't check on these on a daily basis to see when they will be available for check-out.

  2. The Librarians says

    February 13, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Anonymous,Thanks for the kind words, and for bearing with us through this transition – we'll be sending you notification about their "on-shelf" status as soon as possible!

  3. The Librarians says

    February 15, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    In order to streamline questions and answers, we've moved comments on the new catalog system to the Library Catalog Transition FAQ.

Footer

Explore

  • Catalog
  • eCollection
  • Research
  • Services
  • Kids and Teens
  • Local History
  • Events
  • more

About Us

  • Mission & Vision
  • Policies
  • Library Administration
  • Job Opportunities
  • For Partners
  • News Room

Support Your Library

  • Friends of the Library
  • Giving Opportunities
  • Donating Materials
  • Volunteer Opportunities

Our Mission

We champion the power of stories, information and ideas.

We create space for culture and connection.

We embrace inclusion and diverse points of view.

Download the Library App

Arlington County | Terms & Conditions | <!-- Accessibility | --> Site Map
· Copyright © 2021 Arlington County Government ·