Author Alerts

Delight your patrons by alerting them when new titles are added to the library catalog by their favorite authors/performers!

Features:

patrons use a simple web form to create alerts;
alerts can be created for authors, performers, film studios – any author entry;
patrons choose to be notified by email or text message;
email alerts include a direct link to the title in your library catalog;
social networking features allow patrons to discover new authors they might enjoy;
unlimited number of patrons and unlimited number of alerts;
patrons LOVE alerts – at a large suburban library over 18,000 patrons have created alerts;
patron interface can be blended into the look-and-feel of your existing website (where supported);
no support required from your IT staff;
free for 85% of public libraries based on annual income ($100 set-up fee applies);
catalogs currently supported: Sirsi/Dynix products, III Millenium, Polaris, Aquabrowser, Koha, Encore, Evergreen, Talis and Bibliocommons. Don't see your catalog listed? Please ask!
check our fee calculator to see if your library qualifies for free services or for an instant quote.

What patrons are saying about Author Alerts:

"I LOVE the addition of the Author Alerts - it's a wonderful way to keep track of what is new and to put in your request!"

"Love the author alerts – what a great idea and service – THANK YOU!!!!!"

"Thank you for providing the "author alert" feature – it is so helpful, knowing I won't miss out on a new book!"