Discover, borrow and connect – all in one easy to use app, designed for every type of library and every type of reader.
From dynamic home tabs to personalised templates for each branch in consortium, the SOLUS Library App is as flexible as you need it to be.
Speak your patrons' language - literally! With support for over 30 languages, including right to left scripts like Arabic, the app ensures a welcoming and accessible experience for every user, no matter their language preference.
Check out and return items straight from your device - no waiting in line, no fuss. Our app supports barcode and RFID scanning, putting full borrowing power in your patrons' hands.
Makes it easy for patrons to explore, borrow, and engage with library services anytime, anywhere.
Patrons can self-manage holds, renewals, and checkouts, reducing routine desk queries
The app showcases events, programs, and collections in one place, helping libraries reach more of their community.
Offers the digital convenience people expect today, keeping libraries relevant and competitive.
Multiple language options, digital library cards, and accessible design mean more people can enjoy your library services.
From local branches to academic institutions, the Library App grows with you and connects seamlessly with your systems.
Helping readers discover their next great read
Libraries and patrons engaging daily
Make It Yours – The Library App offers over 26 home screen customization options, giving libraries the power to create a user-friendly, engaging experience that feels uniquely theirs. From logos and color palettes to tailored layouts, you can keep the app perfectly on brand while designing a look and feel that resonates with your community.
Add your logo and colour palette to keep your app on brand.
Notify Patrons when titles are due, overdue or ready for pickup.
Adding a 'Membership Barcode' highlight ensures patrons always have their library card to hand.
Communicate with your patrons in a more visual way. Tab Banners help draw attention to anything the library wants to promote.
Communicate with your patrons in a more visual way. Tab Banners help draw attention to anything the library wants to promote.
Add interest by using one of the many different carousel options to display titles.
Choose from a vast array of tabs that matter most — tailoring your home screen to fit your library and your patrons perfectly.
Are a simple way to organize content, keeping things clear and uncluttered so patrons can easily find what they need without feeling overwhelmed.
Add interest by using one of the many different carousel options to display titles.
If your library uses our eb#1 events and room booking platform, you can showcase upcoming events right on the app’s home screen—making it easy for patrons to browse, book, and join in with just a tap.
Keep patrons up to date by pulling your news from an RSS feed, LUCi carousel or blog.
Add interest by using one of the many different carousel options to display titles.
Add your library's social media details to nuggets to help boost engagement.
Our Library App plays nicely with your library’s favorite digital services — like Hoopla, cloudLibrary, OverDrive, and Aspen Discovery. Patrons can browse, borrow, and explore all your content in one seamless place, without juggling multiple apps. It’s everything your library offers, connected and easy.
Have you heard? Aspen Discovery by ByWater Solutions, is now integrated within the SOLUS Library App. This new integration will significantly enhance the mobile library experience for patrons.
This week we announced the exciting CloudLibrary integration within the SOLUS library app! Delivering a more seamless digital reading experience for our library app customers.
We recently announced the exciting hoopla integration within the SOLUS library app!Providing seamless integration of their expansive content collection into our library app.
We’re excited to announce the successful integration of the Ulverscroft Ltd. uLibrary platform into the SOLUS Library App 🎉 Providing library patrons with seamless access to uLibrary’s extensive collection of digital audiobooks 🎧.
As cash rapidly becomes outdated, our app revolutionizes how patrons pay fees, make donations, and more—swiftly and securely. With seamless integration with Stripe, Gov.UK Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, our platform ensures that transactions are not just effortless but also familiar and convenient. Enjoy a streamlined payment experience without ever leaving the app!
Our innovative app is specifically tailored for library consortia, empowering each library to showcase its unique brand—all within one seamless download. When patrons install the app and log in, they are greeted with a personalised template tailored to their home library. This not only highlights each library’s distinct identity but also ensures a consistent, convenient user experience across a unified platform. Enhance your library’s presence today and engage your patrons like never before!
Give patrons instant access with a digital library card, right inside the app—no need to carry a physical card. New users can register for a library card directly through the app, and existing members can renew theirs with just a few taps. It’s convenient, secure, and designed to streamline access to your library’s full range of services.
Manage multiple library accounts conveniently from one location. Whether for a child, family member, or dependent, Linked Accounts allow you to view borrowed items, track due dates, and check holds ready for pickup. This feature is perfect for those who may need assistance in managing their library activities.
Our app is expertly crafted to integrate seamlessly with over 15 top-tier Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and Library Management Systems (LMS). This unparalleled compatibility empowers libraries of every size and structure to connect effortlessly and efficiently. Our extensive integration capabilities ensure a swift setup, seamless data synchronization, and an exceptional user experience for both patrons and staff.
Take control of your library’s app with our intuitive Content Management System (CMS). Easily update banners, links, colours, icons, and home screen layouts—no technical skills or support tickets required. Whether you’re promoting an event, highlighting a new service, or refreshing your branding, changes can be made in minutes, keeping your app fresh, relevant, and perfectly aligned with your library’s identity.
Help patrons find what they need – faster. The Library App offers advanced catalogue search functionality, including FRBRized results (format rollup), which groups different formats of the same title – e.g., book, eBook, audiobook – into a single, clean result. We also support a wide range of leading search providers, including BLUEcloud Search, AspenCat, BiblioCore, Enterprise Open Search, and Vega Context Engine. That means a smoother, smarter discovery experience for everyone.
The SOLUS app connects effortlessly with leading platforms like Hoopla, CloudLibrary, and Aspen Discovery, giving patrons a unified way to search, borrow, and enjoy both physical and digital content – all in one place.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to dive deeper, our Online Support Hub has everything you need to get the most out of your SOLUS products. And if you ever need a helping hand, our friendly support team is just an email away.
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