New Year, New Us: Clearview Joins the Marmot Library Network
Libraries work best when they’re connected—to people, ideas, and resources. By joining the Marmot Library Network, Clearview is expanding access to shared collections, offering a smarter and easier-to-use catalog, and strengthening system support and security—all while keeping our focus on serving the local community and the people who rely on their library every day.
Key Dates to Know
System Conversion/Library District Closure: Monday, February 9, 2026 (all day)
New System Live: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
What Is the Marmot Library Network?
The Marmot Library Network is a nonprofit, member-driven library consortium built by libraries, for libraries. Marmot helps libraries work together to share resources, technology, and expertise.
By joining the Marmot Library Network, Clearview connects you to a larger community of libraries across Colorado—making it easier to find, request, and access the materials you’re looking for.
What This Means for Library Patrons:
- More to explore: Search and request from a wider shared collection of books, movies, and digital materials from libraries across Colorado.
- Easier requesting: Use one shared catalog to find items, place holds, and pick them up at your local library.
- Smarter searching: Browse a more user-friendly catalog that brings together different formats—such as print, eBooks, and audiobooks—so it’s easier to find the option that works best for you.
- Reliable and secure access: Benefit from systems designed to be dependable and secure over the long term, helping protect your library account and personal information.
- Better digital experiences: Enjoy more streamlined access to eBooks and audiobooks across the network.
Important Updates
After the new system goes live on February 10, patrons will be prompted to update their password the first time they log in to their Clearview Library District account.
What you need to do:
- Log in after February 10 and follow the prompts to update your password.
- Create a strong password that is at least 8 characters long and uses a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Please complete this update within three months of February 10, 2026. If you do not update your password within this timeframe, you will need to reset it online or contact the library for assistance.
Password Reset
Following the migration, all patrons will need to reset their passwords. Please use the instructions linked here to guide you through the process.
Your default library account password is a combination of the first 4 letters of your last name (lowercase) and the last 4 digits of your phone number. If you do not have a phone number associated with your library account, your default password is the first 4 letters of your last name (lowercase) and the last 4 digits of your library card number.
If either of these options are unsuccessful, please contact the library at 970-686-5603 to set a new password.
Digital Resources
Libby by OverDrive
Access to eMagazines through Libby by OverDrive will be paused from December 28, 2025, through February 10, 2026, during system upgrades.
Starting Tuesday, February 11, 2026, Clearview will transition our OverDrive collection from the Across Colorado Digital Consortium to the Marmot Library Network. As part of this change, some digital titles will not carry over automatically:
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Checkouts or holds from the Across Colorado Digital Consortium that the Clearview Library District does not own will not transfer to your new Libby account in the Marmot Library Network.
To continue using Libby online or in the app after Feb. 11, follow the steps below:
When signing in on your device:
- Open the Libby by OverDrive app
- In the footer, tap the "Menu" icon, then select "Add Library" (under "Your Libraries")
- Search for and choose Clearview Library District from the Marmot Library Network list
- Enter your Clearview Library card number in the "Card Number" field and your new library account password in the “PIN” field, then select “Sign In”
Or, when signing in through your browser:
- Visit marmot.overdrive.com
- Search for and select Clearview Library District (under "Select your library")
- Enter your Clearview Library card number in the "Card Number" field and your new library account password in the “PIN” field, then select “Sign In”
Hoopla
After updating your Clearview Library District account password, you must also update your Hoopla settings before borrowing digital materials. Hoopla uses your library account password as your Library PIN. You may see an error message when attempting to borrow items until you enter your new password in the Library PIN field within Hoopla settings.
To update your Hoopla settings on your device and through your browser:
- Open the Hoopla app or visit hoopladigital.com, then log in
- Select the "Settings" icon (gear icon)
- Open the "Library" tab
- Confirm that Clearview Library District (CO) – Windsor, CO is selected as your library
- Make sure your library card number is entered in the "Library Card" field
- Enter your new Clearview Library account password in the "Library PIN" field
- Select "Save" at the bottom of the screen
Once saved, you will be able to borrow items normally.
Re-authentication Needed for Digital Access
After updating your library account password, you may need to re-log in to digital platforms such as Kanopy or CreativeBug. Simply enter your library card number and new password in the app or browser.
Account Balances & Privacy Updates (After February 10)
- Clearview will no longer be able to process credits or refunds on patron accounts.
- Only authorized users added to a patron’s account may check out items or pick up holds for another patron.
- As always, to protect privacy and security, library staff do not share library card numbers (including partial numbers) with anyone other than the cardholder.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Services
In November 2025, we temporarily adjusted our Interlibrary Loan services in preparation for system upgrades and the transition to the Marmot Library Network. Learn more by visiting our Interlibrary Loan page.
Learn More
This News Article will be updated as needed and serves as the central resource for the Library District’s transition to the Marmot Library Network.
Our customer service staff is also available to answer questions in person or by phone at 970-686-5603.