Tag Archives: mobile

Oct 8 2012

An APP(t) reminder

One of the first fully transactional public library smartphone apps in the UK, the Edinburgh Library app:

  • Out shopping and seen a book you want to read? Scan the barcode on the back cover to your phone and the libraries app will search the catalogue to see if the library has a copy you can reserve.
  • Couldn’t get to the library to renew your books and DVDs ? Use the Edinburgh Libraries app to log in to your account and do it there and then wherever you are.
  • Keep forgetting your library membership card ? Scan it in to you phone and you won’t need to worry in future. The scan will work on self service and at traditional library counters.

Edinburgh Libraries updated smart phone app is now available and if you already have the previous version you can quickly update it on your phone.

If you are not a member you can still use the app to search the library catalogue, find the nearest Edinburgh library to where you are, when it’s open and how to get there, or just follow the Literary Map of Edinburgh.

Jul 24 2012

The future is mobile

We have been extending service provision for citizens and engaging with the wider community through innovative use of electronic services and applications (Apps) for mobile devices.  Our work in mobile devices is best seen in the context of our wide-ranging social media and digital communication strategy.

The first of its kind for a Scottish public library, the Edinburgh Library app has up to date information about library events, activities, and service updates that are usually only available on the library website. The app also includes Bus Tracker, First Bus timetable information, and additional content from Edinburgh City Libraries.

The app is available on the iStore and for Android users. You can also download the app by scanning theEdinburgh's Library App QR (quick response code) into your camera phone

In Edinburgh, Libraries and Information services have demonstrated an innovative contribution to the city’s electronic information, technology at the same time as improving access and quality of service.

Edinburgh’s Libraries are not only about books, learning and formal information provision, they are about healthy communication networks and well informed neighbourhoods.