As part of the upcoming West Slope-Garden Home transition, there will be a temporary closure of the West Slope Library. The last day that West Slope will be open to the public will be June 12, with a planned re-opening on August 1. There will be some changes for patrons that use West Slope Library during the closure.
Key Points
West Slope Library, including the book return, will be closed June 13-July 31. Holds set for West Slope pick up will automatically pause starting June 2 and reactivate on August 1. If a hold is paused, you keep moving up the queue, but it won't be delivered until after the date set. Items checked out from West Slope will have a due date of August 2.
If you would like to have your holds delivered to a different WCCLS library while West Slope is closed, you can log into your account, and go to your holds page. Next, change the pickup location, and finally reactivate the hold by pressing the 'Resume Hold' button. Here is a link to a step-by-step guide for how to change your pickup location.
If you need any assistance, stop by or call either library, or use the contact us form. We would be happy to assist you in changing your holds pickup location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Holds
Q: Why are holds being paused on June 2, if West Slope will be open until June 12?
A: We want to make sure that West Slope patrons have enough time to pick up any holds that arrive before June 12. We want to avoid a situation where you get a notice that your hold is ready to pick up, but have to wait until August to actually get it.
Q: Why can't I select West Slope as the pickup location for my holds?
A: Due to the way the holds system works, we need to temporarily hide West Slope as an option for new holds. West Slope will come back as a pick-up option when the library re-opens in August. Until then, you can choose another pickup location.
Checked Out Items & Returns
Q: What should I do with items that are already checked out?
A: Nothing that was checked out at West Slope will be due during the closure. If you would like to return items before we reopen, you can do so at any other WCCLS library location. That said, you are welcome to keep the items until August. Please enjoy the longer loan, and help us out by babysitting our books!
Q: I have an item that says 'Return to West Slope Only', what should I do with it?
A: Like other items, nothing will be due until August, but if you'd like to return the item, you can bring it to Garden Home Library when the library is open.
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