The app has lately been logging myself and my family out forcing us to re-Enter our card info. Defeats the purpose of the ecard. Please allow us to add things to wish list from app. Also, allow for switching between family members. Love not having to carry my card, scan ISBNs, being able to place holds directly from app.
Unlike the iPhone version, the iPad version has no way to go back from any selection. If you need to go back, you have to quit the app. Very frustrating.
UI is much more intuitive than the previous version. There are a few extra features that could be added to make the app even better than the website. 1. Search feature should have as many filter features available as the website (I.e. fiction/non-fiction, audience, etc.) to make searching for specific types of books easier rather than scrolling through a large list of books. 2. Pop up notifications: used to tell when books are almost due and holds that are ready 3. Apple Wallet Card: Like someone else had mentioned. Would make checking out quicker rather than opening the app each time. Bug: -Scan ISBN: If you open the scan option then hit cancel, the app freezes with a transparent black color over the main page. Have to tap around the screen several times for it to disappear.
The app is pretty nice and it is stable, but it would be nice for there to be a few extra features. For one, it would be nice to receive notifications when holds arrive at your library. Also, it would be nice to add the ecard to Apple wallet for quick and easy access. But overall, it is a good app that should suit the needs of most people.
I use the app a lot. Mostly to place holds and use the library card. I often place a book on hold when I really just want to put it on my list. Website provides a list function but not the app.
This app let’s you listen to books for free when it’s available through your library. That’s great, but every time you stop listening to a book, the app rewinds itself to some random spot in the book. It is super super annoying.
The San Mateo County Libraries app is your connection to the library's services from your mobile device. Check your account, pay fines, renew items, search the catalog, place holds and use your digital library card. Find upcoming events, read our blogs, get directions to the nearest San Mateo County Libraries branch, and get easy access to our digital collection like eBooks/eAudiobooks, eVideos, eMusic and eMagazines.
