Lots to enjoy in new high-tech library system

The new system – the first for about 20 years – is much more user-friendly and features a website where you can not only search for titles and reserve a copy for collection, you can also find suggestions for new reads and titles on topical themes and leave your own book reviews.

The high-tech system will also make it much easier for staff to manage the library stock across all Hartlepool’s library network, making books available where they are most needed.

Sandra McKay, Community Hub Coordinator, tries out the new online library system

Councillor Tim Fleming, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Council’s Adult and Community-Based Services Committee, said: “We’re excited to be introducing this new system as part of our ongoing investment in Hartlepool’s Hubs and libraries to support people to access library provision across the town.

“Not only will it be easier for people to use and help us to direct titles to where they are most needed, we hope it will also open up a journey of discovery for people, into the world of books.”

While the new system is being installed, the Headland and Seaton branch libraries will be closed from Monday 7th to Friday 11th March and a limited library service will be in operation at Community Hub Central and Community Hub South from Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th March. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

To find out more about the new library system visit www.hartlepool.gov.uk/libraries or speak to your local library staff.