How cloudLibrary integration works

The integration doesn't provide a dedicated cloudLibrary filter in the app. Instead, it uses the existing catalog or discovery service to identify cloudLibrary titles.

The process works as follows:

  1. A patron searches for a title in the app.

  2. The app receives search results from the configured Polaris or Sierra instance or from Vega Discover.

  3. The app identifies catalog records that correspond to cloudLibrary titles.

  4. When the app finds a matching record, the cloudLibrary integration enriches the catalog record with information provided by the cloudLibrary APIs.

  5. The patron can view real-time availability and available actions, such as borrowing the title or placing a hold.

Because cloudLibrary titles are discovered through the existing catalog or discovery service, cloudLibrary doesn't appear as an option in the Search In drop-down, as hoopla or OverDrive (Libby) may.

cloudLibrary titles must be in your catalog or Vega Discover. A title that is available in cloudLibrary is not automatically discoverable in the app. A corresponding catalog or Vega Discover record must be available for the title to appear in search results.

Patron experience

When cataloged cloudLibrary eContent records are configured in Polaris, Sierra, or Vega Discover, patrons can discover cloudLibrary titles through the app's search feature.

Search results are returned from the configured Polaris or Sierra instance or from Vega Discover. If a cloudLibrary title is present, the connector enhances the matching record with enriched metadata, real-time availability, and borrowing actions provided by the cloudLibrary APIs. These titles appear alongside other catalog materials.

Borrow and access cloudLibrary content

For an available item, Item Details Display shows Download Now - CloudLibrary eAudiobook or Download Now - CloudLibrary eBook.

To borrow and access an available item:

  1. Select Download Now.

    The content opens in the in-app browser, where you can read the eBook or listen to the eAudiobook.

    Borrowed items appear in Checkouts.

  2. To return a borrowed item, select Return from Item Details Display or Checkouts.

Place or cancel a hold

If an item is unavailable, you can place a hold on it.

To place or cancel a hold:

  1. Select Place Hold to join the hold list.

  2. View your current position in the hold list.

    After you place a hold, the item appears in the Holds section.

  3. To cancel a hold, select Cancel Hold from Item Details Display or Holds.