New Pasadena Public Library Catalog System (ILS)

Later this year, the Pasadena Public Library will introduce a new Integrated Library System (ILS); SirsiDynix’s BlueCloud ILS System to manage its bibliographic/item holdings, patron registration, patron account activity, and online resources and will begin transitioning from a jointly operated ILS shared with Glendale Library, Arts and Culture. This new single-agency ILS provides the Library with greater local control, focuses solely on the needs of the Pasadena card holders, and will allow the Library to generate better and more detailed... continue reading »"New Pasadena Public Library Catalog System (ILS)"

Pasadena Public Library Expands Curbside Pickup Service

PASADENA, Calif. — Following the successful launch of curbside pickup service at Pasadena Central Library, Pasadena Public Library has expanded curbside pickup service to seven of its branch libraries. The Library now provides curbside pickup service Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Central Library and Allendale, Hastings, Lamanda Park, La Pintoresca, Linda Vista, San Rafael and Santa Catalina branch libraries. Library patrons are now able to pick up previously reserved materials they had placed on hold... continue reading »"Pasadena Public Library Expands Curbside Pickup Service"

Pasadena Public Library Offers Curbside Pickup Service

PASADENA, Calif. — With the opening of local retail for curbside pickup this week, on May 12 Pasadena Public Library began PILOTING curbside pickup service at Central Library. The service is offered Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the library’s north parking lot, 285 E. Walnut St. Library patrons are now able to pick up reserved materials placed on hold. Each is contacted individually and informed that their materials are ready for pickup. They are then... continue reading »"Pasadena Public Library Offers Curbside Pickup Service"