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Return On Investment Handout for Library Stakeholders

Submitted by John Kirchner on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:58pm

The IHLS Communications Department has created a customizable Canva template so SHARE members can communicate with stakeholders easily and effectively. Using data from the SHARE Data Dashboard and a few simple calculations, you can make a professional and informative flyer to distribute to patrons, board members, students, and other stakeholders. This template includes multiple examples and instructions on how to customize it.

SHARE Statistics Dashboards

Submitted by John Kirchner on Tue, 12/10/2024 - 11:08am

Note: The links below will now direct you to the IHLS website, where you will have to log in to view the data dashboards. If you have bookmarked these links, please update your bookmarks with the new URLs.

Exciting News for SHARE Members! Illinois Heartland Library System has just launched three new dashboards to empower SHARE member libraries with valuable insights.

Aspen 26.02 Update

Submitted by John Kirchner on Tue, 03/03/2026 - 9:10am

Below are the highlights for the Aspen 26.02 update. You can also view the full release notes and a video demo.

Committee Volunteers Needed!

Submitted by John Kirchner on Mon, 03/02/2026 - 11:13am

SHARE has an immediate opening for the SHARE Circulation & Resource Sharing Committee. In July, the SHARE Executive Council will also have an opening for a school library representative.

Aspen Holdings

Submitted by John Kirchner on Mon, 03/02/2026 - 11:08am

Would you like your catalog to show the number of available copies, the number of patrons on the waitlist, both, or neither?

If you have an Aspen Administration account, that setting can be found in Aspen Admin under Primary ConfigurationLibrary Systems>Holdings Summary>Show Hold and Copy Counts, then select the option you would prefer.

Updated Procedure for Delivery Transit Tubs & Bags at Member Libraries

Submitted by John Kirchner on Mon, 03/02/2026 - 10:59am

With the discontinuation of transit receipts for SHARE members, it has become more difficult for both delivery drivers and member libraries to determine whether items in a transit tub have been processed.

To reduce confusion and ensure smooth daily operations, we are implementing a clear visual process for processed items.

Suggestion Box

Request for Member Comment: Damaged or Incomplete Item Procedure

Submitted by John Kirchner on Tue, 02/24/2026 - 9:00am

The SHARE Circulation & Resource Sharing Committee made significant changes to the Damaged or Incomplete Item Procedure, including:

Aspen Update 26.01

Submitted by John Kirchner on Mon, 02/09/2026 - 11:55am

Last month, Aspen was upgraded to version 26.01. This update includes improved sorting, changes to search filters, and more information in patron accounts, which are highlighted below. You can also view the full release notes for more detailed information.

Reports and Notices in Polaris Leap

Submitted by John Kirchner on Thu, 02/05/2026 - 8:27am

The SHARE Team is pleased to announce that all reports and notices previously only available in Polaris Original are now accessible in Polaris Leap. Instructions for accessing these features are provided below. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.