This page includes alerts, an FAQ, and details what users will need to know and do since we've transitioned to a new Cook OneSearch and catalog during summer 2024.
Requests for new books and other materials to be added to our collections resumed on July 1.
Orders Resumed July 1
Migration Frequently Asked Questions
Background
Why did the library change systems?
The previous library systems were over 20 years old and in need of an upgrade. The new systems are more streamlined and will allow for easier access to our resources.
When did the change over to the new system take place?
May 23, 2024 was the day that the new system replaced the old one.
Collections
Are the collections changing?
The collections have stayed the same. You still have access to the hundreds of thousands of physical and electronic books, journals, databases, and other resources that Cook Library provides.
How will checking out books and other items be impacted?
There were a few days in May when check-outs took longer than usual because library staff needed to manually record check-outs. Also, after the changeover, it may take staff longer to answer questions as they become used to the new system. We appreciate your patience.
Will I still be able to borrow materials from other Maryland libraries?
Since the new system has gone live, all USMAI libraries will be using the same system so borrowing should be more streamlined than ever before.
Access
Will saved searches and items from the old Cook OneSearch still be available?
If you currently have a My EBSCOhost account with saved searches, alerts, or citations, these will no longer be available in OneSearch, but will still be available in individual EBSCO databases such as Academic Search Ultimate.
Will the permalinks I created in the old system still work after the changeover?
System administrators are trying to update as many links as possible, but it may be the case that the old-system links you have in your syllabi and other campus resources will no longer work. If you uncover a link that no longer works, you can generate a replacement permalink in the new system by following the instructions on this handout or in this video.