In order to provide a better and more comprehensive bibliographic search service, the Macao Public Library, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, is launching a new catalogue search system from 6 February 2017. It allows readers to use the system easily for functions like book renewal and reservation as well as organization of personal reading list.
The new library catalogue search system “Enterprise” will feature a number of new functions for the convenience of the users, with a more user-friendly design. The current search system, “E-Library”, only allows readers to have simple online renewal and reservation services, while the new system, based on the old catalogue system, offers an efficient and convenient process as it enables readers to have the same reservation service for books on shelf and requisition of books in a specific library. After logging to their accounts, the readers can check borrowed items through the library account, including the borrowing history and overdue fines, among others. The former includes the book titles, the author, the borrowing and returning dates, allowing readers to understand their reading preferences in different periods of time; the latter indicates the library fine records of the borrowing due date. Currently readers who forget their account password can only change the password at the library in person; the new “Enterprise” system allows users to reset their password online through the new function “Forgot Password” provided they have filled their email address in their library card application. Readers can also build their own reading list and save the book information that they wish to reserve as well as their search results as a record. In addition to the General Mode, an ADA Mode (Accessibility mode) is also available in the system which makes the service even more accessible, allowing residents who need to browse the website and use the library services on computers with reading software installed. For more information about the new catalogue system, please visit the Macao Public Library website (www.library.gov.mo) or call 2837 7117 during office hours.
