Aspen Discovery is the product name of our patron catalog. Every library has a customized instance of the catalog to match your library’s unique “brand.”

Aspen Help Guides

Aspen Administration PowerPoint

Aspen Help Center (link to website)

Menu Link Icons “Cheat Sheet”

Library Hours Time Conversion Chart

Recordings

Aspen Administrators Overview (2/13/2025)

(Jump to 3:49)

Using the Patron Catalog (7/12/2024)

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Who can be an Aspen Administrator?

To sign up to be your library’s Aspen Adminstrator, have your Director, Supervisor, or your library’s existing Aspen Adminstrator(s) submit a help desk ticket. An Admin profile will be set up for you, and with some training – you’ll be ready to go!

What does an Aspen Administrator do?

  • Customize your catalog to match your library’s branding.​
  • Create Browse Categories.​
  • Add Menu links.​
  • Update Library Hours.​
  • Add Holiday Closures.​
  • View Dashboards.​​
  • Embed Collection Spotlights​ into your website.​
  • Create Placards to promote events and services!​​
  • Use System Messages to communicate with patrons.​
  • Or don’t! It’s up to you!

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