Library Services Platform Migration

In July 2025, the University of Alberta Library will introduce a new way for our students, faculty and staff to search and find library resources.

For decades, we have collaborated with the NEOS Consortium to maintain a shared catalogue, enabling the exchange of resources, collections, and processes. However, due to evolving technology and other factors, this arrangement is no longer sustainable. To stay current with technological advancements and better serve our patrons, the University of Alberta Library is transitioning to a new generation of library software, which will allow us to:

• Enhance access to University of Alberta Library materials
• Expand the discoverability of and access to library collections
• Offer features aligned with a modern technological experience
• Present print and electronic formats in a user-friendly manner
• Explore new ways of sharing resources and collaborating in the future

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Changes to NEOS Shared Borrowing

There will be some additional changes as we move through our implementation project. The most immediate is the departure of several NEOS libraries from the shared catalogue. As we move to the new system, NEOS libraries, such as MacEwan, will be leaving our shared catalogue.

When a NEOS library leaves our shared catalogue:

• Their items will no longer show in catalogue search results. Any holds placed on items from these libraries will be cancelled.
• Checked out items from these libraries will not be renewable and will need to be returned by the due date.
• If you wish to access items from these libraries, please request them through our Interlibrary Loan service, or recommend a purchase (CCID required) for the University of Alberta Library.
• These library locations will be removed from our system, so you will not be able to use them as a general pickup location for your holds.

When will libraries exit the shared catalogue?

Below, we will post the dates of when libraries will leave the shared catalogue as they become available. Here are dates we currently know about:

• January 8, 2024: Alberta Health Services and Covenant Libraries (exit completed)
• September 2, 2024: Northern Lakes College Library (exit completed)
• November 12, 2024: MacEwan University Library
• December 10, 2024: Olds College

If you have any questions or concerns about the items you have borrowed or access to those collections, please Ask Us.