Hi
Thought this might be of interest to the list.
Warm regards
Catherine
Library patrons can now visit their library via their iPhone or Android device; Axiell and BridgeIT’s new application is now live and enabling users to gain direct access to their library 24/7. Known as Axiell - My Library, the software is available to customers of all libraries using the Axiell Arena 24-hour virtual library portal from Axiell, the technology and business solutions specialist for public libraries and archives.
Axiell – My Library is free for library patrons to download to smartphones and use to search for music, films and books via the library catalogue.
In the UK, libraries such as Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton Libraries, and LibrariesWest, have chosen Axiell Arena so that, in addition to standard library functions, their customers will be able to use a wide range of Web/Library 2.0 social networking facilities to connect with other users with similar interests, actively contribute with tags, reviews and ratings and join discussion forums. The libraries can then choose whether to add Axiell – My Library to the service.
The first libraries in the world to use Axiell – My Library are Denmark’s Gladsaxe Libraries whose patrons can now use their smartphones to check on return dates for items, browse the catalogue and instantly reserve items as soon as they hear about new and exciting books, films or music. Users can also delete unwanted reservations and check on any fines due. Catalogue detail shows book details such as author, title, edition, publisher, language and cover image. Favourites can be stored in the cell phone’s memory and reviewed off-line.
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