The Hamilton East Public Library, with branches in Fishers and Noblesville, has launched a new online catalog system designed to make it easier for patrons to browse materials, manage accounts and discover new library resources.

In a social media announcement this week, HEPL officials said the new catalog is now live and available to the public.

Library users will need to log in using their existing library card number. During the transition to the new system, patrons’ default PIN number has been set to their four-digit birth year. Once logged in, users can change that PIN through the “My Account” section of either the HEPL mobile app or the library’s website.

Library officials are also reminding patrons to review their notification preferences under the new system. Anyone wishing to receive text message notifications from the library will need to opt in again.

HEPL staff members are available to assist patrons having trouble accessing accounts or navigating the new catalog. The library asks users needing assistance to stop by a branch location with a current photo ID.

The updated catalog is part of an ongoing effort by the library system to modernize services and improve the user experience for patrons in Fishers and Noblesville.

Patrons can access the new online catalog at this link.