Hi, a couple of other features of the library app that I like are that
my barcode is on my phone for use with self service machines - I always
have my phone with me, but being library staff, lost my actual card
years ago! The other feature is the ability to scan the barcode of a
book in a shop and find out if it's available at the library, then
reserve it.
Fiona Myles
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-----Original Message-----
From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sue Lawson
Sent: 31 January 2013 10:49
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Solus App
Hi
There has been quite a demand for a library app from our customers
because our online catalogue isn't easy to use on a mobile phone and
sadly there still aren't many LMS vendors offering responsive or mobile
friendly online catalogues as a standard package. (Correct me if I'm
wrong).
In my experience of using library apps it is much faster to reserve and
renew items using the app than using the library catalogue. I don't have
to use a phone browser to find the library website, then find the link
to the catalogue, I just tap the app. Plus I can scan a barcode of any
book - it doesn't have to be a library book - and the app tells me if
it's available to reserve/borrow from the library.
When I started to use the new LoveFilm app I reserved lots more films
than when I just used the Lovefilm website on my PC and I think library
apps have the same effect. Ideally all library catalogues will be
designed to be used on any device but until that fantastic day I think
apps make life a lot easier and they don't have to break the bank.
Sue Lawson
On 31 Jan 2013, at 08:55, Philip Wark <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> I know this may be an heretical question but what added value does an
app give?
> As far as I can tell it only provides information and tasks already
available on the website. I was at a training session last week and
wanted to know if the library service had a particular book. I went to
the website on my phone and checked the catalogue. It didn't take that
long - an app may save half a minute in searching time. It is worth the
money???
>
> Best wishes
>
> Philip Wark
> Library Services Manager
> Midlothian Council - Education and Children's Services
>
> Library HQ
> 2 Clerk Street
> Loanhead
> Midlothian EH20 9DR
>
> tel: 0131 271 3971
> fax: 0131 440 4635
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Iona Preston
> Sent: 30 January 2013 17:44
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Solus App
>
> We are investigating getting the Solus library app - would anyone who
already uses this be able to share their experience with me? I'm
interested in how it's best used, user experience etc.
>
> Thanks very much
> Iona
>
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