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Our local library consortium is searching for a new mobile app after one used by Chemeketa Community College Regional Library Services unexpectedly stopped working this week.

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That means you won’t be able to search the Salem Public Library catalog or place holds from your phone until CCRLS has a new app.

Doug Yancey, the CCRLS director, said the library consortium wasn’t warned about the issue in advance, which happened because an app developer unexpectedly withdrew support from the app. The app was one of several items provided by CCRLS’ main vendor, he said.

“We are actively exploring replacement options with our system vendor and apologize for the confusion, frustration and inconvenience this situation may be causing,” said a CCRLS email to patrons Friday afternoon.

“In the meantime, please note that our online catalog remains available and is fully functional at https://catalog.ccrls.org. For additional service please contact your home library.”

Seeking items for local gift guide

We’re inviting locally-owned shops with interesting gifts for the holidays to help us spread the “shop local” mantra in Salem. 

We will publish a guide to local retailers on Tuesday, Dec. 5. There is no cost for participation, but here’s what we need from your business: 

  • Name, address, hours, phone, website 
  • One gift item described + price – No more than 3 sentences. 
  • If possible, a photo of the gift. 
  • Item must be in stock at your store 
  • Gift certificates – do you offer them? 

This isn’t the place for chains or franchises. To have your item included, send an email to [email protected] by noon Friday, Dec. 1. 

Here’s some of today’s news. You can always find our latest reports anytime of day or night on our website.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek plans to seek $600 million more for housing, homelessness in 2024 session
Kotek wants lawmakers to approve more funding for housing, child care, road maintenance and summer learning during the 2024 session.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek plans to seek $600 million more for housing, homelessness in 2024 session
Kotek wants lawmakers to approve more funding for housing, child care, road maintenance and summer learning during the 2024 session.
Meet 30 local dogs available for adoption at special Nov. 30 event
Marion County Dog Services will open its doors to the public for the first time since the pandemic for a special adoption event on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Meet 30 local dogs available for adoption at special Nov. 30 event
Marion County Dog Services will open its doors to the public for the first time since the pandemic for a special adoption event on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Julie Hoy will challenge Chris Hoy as Salem’s mayor
Salem’s next mayor is likely to be named Hoy and live in east Salem, but that’s where the similarities end.
Julie Hoy will challenge Chris Hoy as Salem’s mayor
Salem’s next mayor is likely to be named Hoy and live in east Salem, but that’s where the similarities end.
Oregon’s legal psilocybin clinics draw hundreds – mostly from out of state
Psilocybin clinic owners say they’ve drawn clients from Texas to California to New York and Indiana willing to pay hotel, airfare and food costs and up to $2,000 for the…
Oregon’s legal psilocybin clinics draw hundreds – mostly from out of state
Psilocybin clinic owners say they’ve drawn clients from Texas to California to New York and Indiana willing to pay hotel, airfare and food costs and up to $2,000 for the…

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