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 ====== News ====== ====== News ======
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 +===== Innovative Interfaces- new mobile app for Polaris and Sierra library systems =====
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 +[[https://​www.iii.com/​products/​innovative-mobile/​|From the web site]]: "With a focus on safety and contactless service, Innovative Mobile simplifies receiving online payments and provides low-cost patron self-service options, including a digital library card and a self-check via barcode or RFID. In addition, a “Curbside Pickup” option is available for patrons to reserve items in the app and be notified when it’s time to pick up, and an “I’m Here” option to alert the library the patron is ready for pickup curbside"​.
  
 ===== Solus UK Acquires Boopsie Mobile App Division from Demco, Inc ===== ===== Solus UK Acquires Boopsie Mobile App Division from Demco, Inc =====
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 "​Boopsie customers will transition to the Solus app, which will provide increased functionality,​ multiple language support and curbside pickup Solus UK, LTD is pleased to announce it has acquired the Boopsie mobile app and customer base from Demco, Inc. All Boopsie customers will be migrated to the latest Solus Library App at no additional cost to their existing subscription. "​Boopsie customers will transition to the Solus app, which will provide increased functionality,​ multiple language support and curbside pickup Solus UK, LTD is pleased to announce it has acquired the Boopsie mobile app and customer base from Demco, Inc. All Boopsie customers will be migrated to the latest Solus Library App at no additional cost to their existing subscription.
  
-===== Introduction ​=====+===== OCLC mobile apps =====
  
-Library services were the first local government services to gain widespread public use on the web so it's good to see library '​apps'​ emergingSometimes these have been developed by the libraries themselves (e.g. Edinburgh) and sometimes they have been developed by companies that sell library systems and technologies (eg OCLC and SirsiDynix).+[[https://​www.oclc.org/​en/​capira.html|Capira]]
  
-  * **Solus** ​ is a significant library mobile app provider for UK public libraries [[https://​wp.sol.us/​demo-6/​|Solus Mobile Apps]] +OCLC acquired Capira in 2020Capira products includecustom mobile library apps (CapiraMobile℠),​ an off-the-shelf mobile library app (CapiraReady℠) and curbside reservation web platform (CapiraCurbside℠)We are also the exclusive reseller of MuseumKey℠ (circulation of museum passes) ​and LendingKey℠ (circulation of physical items, such as e-readers, hotspots, instruments,​ etc.).
-  * For example [[http://​www.yourlibraryapp.co.uk/​sunderland/​|Sunderland Public Library App]] +
-  * In 2017 Solus partnered with** SirsiDynix** +
-  * Press Release: [[http://​www.sirsidynix.com/​press/​sirsidynix-announces-new-mobile-app-development-partner-solus|SirsiDynix Announces New Mobile App Development Partner]]: SOLUS. SirsiDynix partners with leading ​library app developer SOLUS to build new mobile discovery application. January 20, 2017 +
-  * **Capita** ​ has '​[[https://​www.capita-readingcloud.co.uk/​products-and-services/​imls|Reading Cloud]]'​ app focused on school libraries +
-  * The **Civica** ​ Spydus system has an appFor example in use in [[https://​www.norfolk.gov.uk/​libraries-local-history-and-archives/​libraries/​library-services/​libraries-mobile-app|Norfolk libraries]]+
  
-**Responsive web design**+Digby\\ 
 +[[https://​help.oclc.org/​Library_Management/​WorldShare_Circulation/​Reference/​Digby_App_FAQ|From the OCLC website]]: "Digby is a mobile app that is available as part of your library’s WorldShare Management Services (WMS) subscription. The Digby app is for use by your student workers, volunteers, and staff and provides clear instructions for handling a range of common library tasks from reshelving items to basic inventory, and more.
  
-An alternative approach to an '​App'​ (ie something a user downloads from an App store eg Apple or Android) is '​responsive web design' which enables content to be reformatted and re-sized for better delivery on a tablet or smartphone.+===== Responsive ​design ​vs Apps =====
  
-[[http://​anleabharlannai.blogspot.com/​2016/​10/​delivering-responsive-web-design-via.html|Delivering Responsive Web Design via the Library OPAC]]+In order to offer library system functionality on an mobile device (tablet or phone) venders may offer a '​[[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Responsive_web_design|responsive design]] ' approach. In essence this resizes the existing web based functionality to fit on a smaller (mobile or tablet screen). ​[[http://​anleabharlannai.blogspot.com/​2016/​10/​delivering-responsive-web-design-via.html|Delivering Responsive Web Design via the Library OPAC]]
  - a literature review. Wednesday, 26 October 2016  - a literature review. Wednesday, 26 October 2016
  
-==== Useful articles ====+Vendors may also offer an Apps. Apps have to be //​downloaded//​ (from an 'app store' -eg Apple'​s app store, Google play) onto the mobile device and generally provide a different user experience -for example workflows and functions may be tailored to better exploit working on a mobile device.
  
-[[http://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/61290/1/Kerr_Pennington_LHT_2017_Public_library_mobile_apps_in_Scotland_views.pdf|Public library mobile apps in Scotland]] : views from the local authorities ​and the publicBy Kerr, Alan and Pennington, Diane (2017)+   * For example ​[[http://www.yourlibraryapp.co.uk/sunderland/​|Sunderland Public Library App]] (Solus) 
 +  * **Capita** ​ has a '​[[https:​//www.capita-readingcloud.co.uk/​products-and-services/​imls|Reading Cloud]]' app focused on school libraries 
 +  * The **Civica** ​ Spydus system has an app. For example in use in [[https://​www.norfolk.gov.uk/​libraries-local-history-and-archives/​libraries/​library-services/​libraries-mobile-app|Norfolk libraries]] 
 +  * [[https://​www.sirsidynix.com/​bluecloud-mobile/​|SirsiDynix BLUEcloud app]]
  
-Library Hi Tech. ISSN 0737-8831 (In Press) , [[http://​dx.doi.org/​10.1108/​LHT-05-2017-0091|http://​dx.doi.org/​10.1108/​LHT-05-2017-0091]]+==== Articles ====
  
-Purpose – The purpose of this research was to examine current public library apps in Scotland and assess Scottish public library users’ opinions of those apps. Findings – All 32 Authorities responded. Seventeen Authorities had an app, two had one in development,​ and 13 had none. Offering an alternative means of communication to patrons was the main reason for providing an app, while cost and low priority were the main reasons provided against app provision. Authorities were satisfied with the core services offered in their apps, but less so with others. No Authorities had consulted the public regarding app provision. The public (n=185), while satisfied with current library apps, criticised the complex procedures required to access external services. Patrons from Authorities without an app stated interest in apps.+=== Public Library Mobile App Survey ===
  
-Practical implications – It is vital for public libraries to implement at least core services that are optimised for mobile devicesThey should consult with the public before and throughout the development process to ensure they are happy with the implementationOriginality/value – This is the first known study to explore ​public ​library app use in Scotland as well as one of the first in public library app use+[[https://​s3.amazonaws.com/​WebVault/research/​2018_PublicLibraryMobileAppSurvey.pdf|Public Library Mobile App Survey,]] Conducted by Library Journal Research January 2018 \\ 
 +This is a US study. "​SirsiDynix teamed up with Library Journal research ​to create a survey for public ​libraries about mobile apps. Objectives ​of the study were to learn:
  
-===== Library Apps =====+  * Percentage of libraries with mobile apps. 
 +  * App features that are most important to libraries 
 +  * Functionality libraries wish their app had. 
 +  * How libraries market their app. 
 +  * Vendors used for apps. 
 +  * If libraries do not have an app, why not?"
  
-====   ​|Leeds ​ ====+=== Public library mobile apps in Scotland ​===
  
-==== "Now you can find a title, reserve, borrow or renew it, straight from your mobile. ​====+[[http://​strathprints.strath.ac.uk/​61290/​1/​Kerr_Pennington_LHT_2017_Public_library_mobile_apps_in_Scotland_views.pdf|Public library ​mobile ​apps in Scotland]] : views from the local authorities and the publicBy Kerr, Alan and Pennington, Diane (2017)
  
-  * Barcode scan +Library ​Hi Tech. ISSN 0737-8831 (In Press) ​[[http://​dx.doi.org/​10.1108/​LHT-05-2017-0091|http://​dx.doi.org/​10.1108/​LHT-05-2017-0091]]
-  * Why buy when you can borrow? The app allows you to scan the barcode on any title, anywhere, then search the catalogue to see if you can borrow it. +
-  * Library ​information +
-  * From events to opening hours to directionsregularly updated service information gives you all the knowledge you need. +
-  * and much more besides!"​+
  
-**[[http://​www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/​article/​112653/​Access-the-library-from-the-palm-of-your-hand|Gloucestershire]]**"​The library ​app will enable existing ​and new customers to use their smart phones and tablets to search ​the library ​catalogue and reserve booksDVDs and e-books online, wherever they are.+Purpose – The purpose of this research was to examine current public library apps in Scotland and assess Scottish public library users’ opinions of those appsFindings – All 32 Authorities respondedSeventeen Authorities had an app, two had one in development,​ and 13 had noneOffering an alternative means of communication to patrons was the main reason for providing an app, while cost and low priority were the main reasons provided against app provision. Authorities were satisfied with the core services offered in their apps, but less so with others. No Authorities had consulted ​the public regarding app provision. The public (n=185), while satisfied with current ​library ​appscriticised the complex procedures required to access external services. Patrons from Authorities without an app stated interest in apps.
  
-====   ​Manchester ​  ​==== +Practical implications – It is vital for public libraries to implement at least core services that are optimised for mobile devicesThey should consult with the public before ​and throughout the development process to ensure they are happy with the implementationOriginality/value – This is the first known study to explore public ​library ​app use in Scotland as well as one of the first in public ​library ​app use
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-Access Manchester Libraries from your Android phone or tabletManage your account, search ​the catalogue, renew and reserve books"​ +
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-==== Edinburgh City Libraries ==== +
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-'​[[http://​www.guardian.co.uk/government-computing-network/​2011/​mar/​09/​edinburgh-libraries-app|Edinburgh city council launches libraries app.]] Free library application locates ​the nearest ​library in Edinburgh.'​ Guardian Government Computing. Guardian Professional,​ Wednesday 9 March 2011 +
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-====   ​Dorset ​  ​==== +
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-The library has two mobile apps, one to browse ​the catalogue available at your local library and one to browse and download Audio and Ebooks provided by Dorset Libraries. +
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-==== Worcestershire County Council ==== +
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-  * Search for a Book, DVD, CD and more in you local library, check the availability or when its next available and search more from your favourite author, director, etc +
-  * View information and contact details of Worcestershire libraries including opening times and facilities available. +
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