Morton Grove Public Library is part of Cooperative Computer Services (CCS), a network of 30 area libraries that share an online catalog, user database, and other services.
For questions about MGPL's involvement with CCS, contact the Circulation Desk at 847-929-5103 or circinfo@mgpl.org.
Limited Catalog Access September 28 through September 30
Mount Prospect Public Library and Waukegan Public Library will be joining our library consortium, Cooperative Computer Services (CCS)!
From Saturday, September 28, through Monday, September 30, account access and search will be limited as CCS adds items to the catalog.
What to expect:
- You will be able to check out materials but items returned may stay on your record until the system is back up on the 1st.
- You will not be able to place holds through the catalog.
- Shelf status of items in the catalog may not be accurate.
- Some online/streaming resources may not be available.
- Anyone who registers for a new library card during this time will not have access to online materials (until the 1st).
Call the Check Out Desk at 847-965-4220x3 if you have any questions.
CCS Features
Shared Online Catalog
When searching Morton Grove's catalog, you will see items owned by MGPL along with items owned by the other libraries in CCS. (Skokie is not a member of CCS.)
Automatic Card Registration
Because of the shared catalog and user database, you don't need to re-register your card separately at Niles, Glenview, Evanston, or other CCS libraries.
Automatic Renewals
If an item you borrowed doesn't have a hold on it, it will automatically renew 3 days before its due date. Not eligible: items that have reached their renewal limit, items reserved for another patron, and downloadable/streaming content.
Request & Pick Up from Other Libraries
You can request and pick up most items from all CCS libraries from directly within our catalog.
Notification Options
You can be notified of holds, renewals, and overdue items by email, phone, or text.
Return Items to Any CCS Library
You can return most CCS library items to any CCS library and the item will be checked in at that location, immediately clearing it from your account.