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Maly Library Services: New Library Platform

New library services platform coming June 2025

After over 30 years of using Innovative library software, all OhioLINK Institutions, including MTSM, are transitioning to a next-generation library services platform. The new vendor is Ex Libris, the staff side is known as Alma, and the public-facing side is known as Primo. Through Primo, you may search the Maly Library Catalog, the OhioLINK Catalog, our subscription databases, open-access resources, etc.

As the Library nears go-live on June 11, there will be a series of freezes that may disrupt patron access.

Technical Freeze: Friday, March 28th – Wednesday, June 11th

  • You can still check physical items in and out of Maly Library
  • The databases are still up-to-date and available
  • The Maly Library Catalog will contain no new bibliographic data:
    • New books added after March 28 will not be found in the online catalog
    • You may visit the library office in person to see new book titles

OhioLink and SearchOhio Borrowing Freeze: beginning Friday, May 23rd, 5pm

  • No new OhioLINK or SearchOhio items can be requested online
  • Your last day to request OhioLINK and SearchOhio items online is Friday, May 2nd
  • OhioLINK and SearchOhio books with a due date or renewal date between 05/23/25 and 07/01/25 must be renewed or returned by Friday, May 9th
  • If you need OhioLINK and SearchOhio items during this freeze, the library can obtain the materials via interlibrary loan – please contact a librarian for assistance
  • Online OhioLINK borrowing will resume between Friday, June 11th- Friday, June 25th
  • Online SearchOhio borrowing will resume Fall 2025

Local Circulation Freeze: Monday, May 26th – Wednesday, June 11th

  • You can still check physical items in and out of Maly Library
  • Any books that are checked in/out during this period will be manually recorded
    • Items checked in/out after 5/26/25 will not be reflected in the online catalog
    • After 06/11/25, circulation activity during the freeze will start to be recorded in Primo

After go-live, we will have cleanup and other adjustments to make. We will communicate more in the future about what changes our patrons can expect. We thank you for your patience as we launch our new library platform. If you have concerns, questions, or comments, please visit the Maly Library or contact your librarians at library@athenaeum.edu.