A New Version of LINKcat Will Go Live on April 17A new version of LINKcat will become available for South Central Library System users on Friday, April 17.The transition to the new software will begin at 5pm on Sunday, April 12 and continue through Thursday, April 16. LINKcat and the LINKcat mobile app will be unavailable during that time. Library locations will still be able to offer limited services to users–check with your local library for specific details about hours and services available during the transition. During this offline period, due dates on library items will be extended to ensure minimal impact for users. Additionally, overdue fines will not be incurred during this period.New features in LINKcat include the ability to manage Overdrive/Libby checkouts and holds from within LINKcat. There will be several changes to the search feature in LINKcat, including the ability to browse authors and subjects. Other changes continue to empower users with increased control over their LINKcat accounts, adding the ability to reset a password via email, as well as updating specific contact information like email address and phone number.Some things will change when the system becomes available. LINKcat PINs/Passwords were unable to be migrated to the new software system. All patrons will need to login online using their birthday (MMDD) and can then reset their password in their LINKcat account. Detailed instructions will be shared at help.linkcat.info.LINKcat checkout history will not immediately show up in LINKcat, but will come online at a later date for those patrons who have opted to save their checkout history in LINKcat.Don't Miss Lists will continue to be available in the updated LINKcat after April 17. At this time the exact start date for the Don’t Miss Lists has not been determined. Once live, the current month's list will be available each month. Other lists will take more time to be added into LINKcat. More updates on the status of Don't Miss Lists will become available post go-live (April 17) at help.linkcat.info.The “New This Week” list will not be available after the April 17 change. A replacement option may be added at a later date, but a timeline has not been established at this time.Additional information about the planned downtime April 12-16 and new features coming to LINKcat is available in printed materials at libraries and online at help.linkcat.info. Need help with LINKcat?Click the menu options on the left for information on different LINKcat features. For additional help with LINKcat, contact your local library.