Alligator Online
By LAINEY JOHNSON
Students looking to check out a laptop, request a document from the library catalog or activate a library card before the weekend should do so today.
Some UF library services will be unavailable while Aleph, the library's software, is being updated Friday through Monday, said Carol Turner, director for public services.
"Aleph does everything behind the scenes for the library," said Lori Driscoll, associate university librarian and chairwoman. "The upgrade will make utilizing library resources easier for patrons and providing resources easier for staff."
For instance, after the update, people who request library documents will be able to get a notification of availability by e-mail. Driscoll said it will also allow new functions to be added, such as self-checkout and receipt printing.
The upgrade is being conducted this weekend because fewer people use the library on the weekends during the summer - only about 200 people each weekend, Turner estimated.
Library computer workstations will still be available.
"While we understand the upgrade may inconvenience patrons, we still try and find a way to meet needs through other community and on-campus resources," Driscoll said.