In late spring, MOBIUS will transition to a new library catalog system. The MOBIUS catalog project will require temporary suspension of requesting and loaning services between MOBIUS libraries later in the Spring 2024 semester.
- During the MOBIUS service freeze period, which is estimated to be April 18-May 22, all MU students, staff and faculty may continue to request items through our traditional ILL services which will remain active all through the MOBIUS transition period.
- In addition, circulation of MU and UM library materials will continue as usual during this time.
If you have questions, please contact us at ask@missouri.libanswers.com.
Below is a general timeline for the MOBIUS catalog project:
- 1/12/2024: Searching and borrowing from the Prospector Consortium ceases
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4/18/2024: MOBIUS lending/borrowing freezes for about five weeks; courier will continue,
which will enable efficient delivery of ILL loans among MOBIUS
libraries. - 5/22/2024: Go LIVE date: MOBIUS Borrowing/Lending resumes, MOBIUS catalog available
Founded in July 1998, the MOBIUS Library Consortium currently serves 80 member libraries, which include 64 academic libraries,11 public libraries, 4 special libraries, and the Missouri State Library, serving more than 200 physical branches. The consortium’s purpose is to share library materials, information, and services using accessible, cost-effective methods. The MOBIUS Union Catalog has expanded to include more than 29 million items, serving users in Missouri and into Oklahoma, Iowa, Kansas and Texas. A courier service delivers library materials to member libraries once per day, 5 days per week. Faculty, staff, and students at Mizzou have utilized MOBIUS services frequently during its almost 25-year history.