Soup's On

The Appleton Public Library, in association with the OWLSnet consortium of area libraries, introduced a new software system on February 21, 2006. The new system, called InfoSoup, is the place to go when you are hungry for answers. InfoSoup includes the library’s catalog, full text magazine articles, access to online databases, including genealogy resources, and links to book and movie reviews. The new software provides state-of-the-art technology that can be built on for years to come.

InfoSoup provides many features that will make finding library materials both easier and more enjoyable. For example, the new catalog allows users to enter a card number just once when placing multiple holds. For the first time, a single volume of a multi-part item can be placed on hold, and library users will be able to determine their places on a hold lists. InfoSoup also allows readers to create their own reading lists and remember those books already checked out. The system provides e-mail courtesy reminders the day before items are due and, as before, allows items to be renewed from home. InfoSoup also offers cover art for books, CDs and DVDs. Another feature allows the downloading of audiobooks onto personal computers or portable players.