Lewis & Clark Library Offering Virtual Library Cards as Part of New Library App
December 7, 2018 (Helena, MT)—Beginning December 11th, Your Lewis & Clark Library will begin offering virtual library cards, mobile checkout, and interactive receipts to all library users through the cloudLibrary app. To kick-off the use of this new app, the Library is hosting a party on Tuesday, December 11th from 10AM-12PM to celebrate and introduce patrons to the app and its many features. Stop by the Library to learn more about cloudLibrary and enjoy cake and enter to win prizes!
Systems Manager Matt Beckstrom is excited about offering this new service to Lewis & Clark Library patrons. “We are only the second library in the nation to offer this app and I think that our patrons are going to find it easy to use and convenient.”
With cloudLibrary, a patron’s library card is just a touch away, eliminating the frustration of a forgotten or misplaced card. The virtual card can be used for any library transaction that traditionally required a physical card. In addition, users can add multiple cards and switch between accounts with ease. “This is a great feature for parents and care-givers,” explained Beckstrom.
cloudLibrary users can label favorite, mark as read, and sort and filter a digital record of their library borrow history. This helps library patrons manage the items they’ve borrowed and remember which books they’ve already enjoyed. The app also allows library users to view and cancel current hold items, renew currently borrowed materials, and receive due date reminder notifications – helping users avoid late fees and return items on time.
cloudLibrary’s My Book Bag feature offers busy library users a fun and functional way to ensure they have all of their returning items before visiting the library. “This is great for parents with kids who checkout many books during each visit, the My Book Bag feature allows users to mark which items they’ve physically collected before leaving home,” explained Beckstrom.
Mobile checkout eliminates the need to visit the selfCheck kiosk or circulation desk to borrow items. Using cloudLibrary, patrons can now check out materials using their own digital device.
“We’re excited about this service and the increased convenience it provides for our patrons both in and outside of our library’s walls,” says Beckstrom.
The new service is offered at no cost to all Lewis & Clark Library patrons, requiring only a valid library card. bibliotheca’s cloudLibrary app is available for free through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or by visiting www.yourcloudlibrary.com. Users will then need to follow the prompts and simply login using their library card number and PIN.