Baker and Taylor, the company that provides Boundless, recently and abruptly closed which has led to the app being discontinued. The team behind eRead Illinois has been working to find a new platform. In the coming weeks, the entire eRead Illinois collection will be migrated to a new platform: the Palace Project app. We understand this is a very fast transition, and we are working hard to preserve this valuable resource for you.
We recommend you make a list of any titles you have on hold through Boundless as well as any reading history you would like to keep.
The Project Palace app will be launched on Tuesday, December 2. We will announce the launch on our website and social media and share instructions for using the app.
Please contact us with any questions.
A timeline of the migration from Boundless to Project Palace:
What to Expect | Date | Details |
Holds Temporarily Suspended | Effective Immediately | Users are no longer able to place new holds on the Boundless App. |
Existing Holds and Checkout History Will Not Transfer | Effective Immediately | Please note that any outstanding holds and checkout history in the Boundless app will not transfer to The Palace Project app. We recommend making a list of any pending titles. |
Last Day for Checkout | Sunday, November 2 | This is the final day you can check out any items in the Boundless App. |
Boundless App Defunct | Monday, November 17 | The Boundless app will stop functioning and be fully retired. |
Content Transfer Begins | Monday, November 17 | eRead Illinois content will begin transitioning to The Palace Project app. |
Palace Project App Launch | Tuesday, December 2 | The new Palace Project app will be available for you to download, log in, and enjoy the the eRead Illinois collection again. |