Beginning at about 9:15 pm on 3/7 and until the upgrade is complete:

• Polaris as well as all related and dependent products (SIP for self-checks, PAC, Reports, Cassie authentication) will be completely unavailable. 
• Some features (log in,checkout, download and renewal) for digital resources (OverDrive, cloudLibrary, Freegal, Freading and Zinio) will also be unavailable.   

Below are the top circulating titles for materials that were purchased in 2016 for both MVLS and SALS libraries.  This does not necessarily reflect the top circulating titles of 2016, (Girl on the Train is probably still #1) but its still interesting data.
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SALS is happy to announce that Erica Freudenberger began working at SALS in November.

Erica’s responsibilities include working with libraries in our region to develop an adult literacy plan, implement the NYS Adult Literacy Grant on workplace development, work with the local jails and correctional institutions among other outreach ventures.  To learn more about Erica, please take a look at the information published by Library Journal or just email her and schedule a time to meet.

http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2016/03/people/movers-shakers-2016/erica-freudenberger-movers-shakers-2016-community-builders/#_