LCI Library Connection, Inc.

Our New Catalog is Here!

The Russell Library has a new catalog: Vega. The new catalog is now available online.

We are excited about this catalog!

The first time you login you will need to change your password. If you cannot update your password, please contact us.

Call or stop by for assistance.

Do you need some extra help with the new catalog? Book an appointment with a librarian.

Book online or give us a call.

Download the App! Get hold notifications. Search the catalog. Place holds. Manage your account.

Access the library anytime, anywhere!

Library Connection, Inc.

The Russell Library is a member of  LCI (Library Connection, Inc)

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LCI

  • The first time you login to your account you will be asked to enter your library card number and set up a password.
  • If you need assistance, please call us at 860-347-2528.
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Why we love LCI

There are many reasons, including:

  • Significantly lower operations fees
  • LCI’s innovative practices 
  • Russell’s geographic proximity to other LCI consortium libraries 
  • 1.2 million items are available for borrowing via other LCI libraries
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Libby/Overdrive Access in LCI

1. To add Russell Library to your Libby app, open the app and tap the Libby icon in the bottom center of the app screen.

2. Select the option to “Add a Library”.

3. Type “Russell library” or “Middletown” in the search bar. Tap Russell Library in the search results.

4.  From the new screen, click on “Russell Library”.

5. On the next screen, type in your library card number and tap “Sign In”.

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Removing a card from Libby

1. Tap the Libby icon in the bottom center of the app screen.

2. Tap cards+ (found under “Your Libraries”)

3. Make sure that Library Connection is selected as your card. Then tap Actions on the Libraries Online (Lion) card.

4. Tap Remove Card and then Yes, Remove Card.

FAQs

What is a library consortium?

A group of libraries that share a library catalog and resources.

Which Libraries are in Library Connection, Inc? (LCI)?

You can see a list of member libraries here.

May I use my Russell Library card at other consortia such as Libraries Online (LION) libraries?

Yes. Your Russell Library card is accepted at all public libraries in the state of Connecticut.

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Russell Library

123 Broad Street
Middletown CT 06457

Phone

860-347-2528

Library Hours

Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm
Fri-Sat 9am-5pm
Sunday 1-5pm (October-March)