Brooklyn Public Library Hack 1.0.18 + Redeem Codes

I find after I search for a book I’m not able to check it out. Because I ‘m using larger text on my phone it over fills the screen and the button to check out is at the bottom of the screen and does not respond to being pressed. I checked this out by reducing my text size and that fixed the problem. Otherwise I think the app works well.

My family and I are frequent library goers. I love that I can manage holds, renew books, browse the catalogs, and pull up my library card from anywhere. It’s a seamless app, my only disappointment is that there is no way to access my profile’s book lists or bookshelf like I can on my computer browser. I use these features all the time to organize which books I want to read later, what books my kids enjoyed so I remember them for another time, and what books I found useful for different topics. But these features aren’t available on the app. So I have to make a note on my phone and do it on my computer. Would give the app 5 stars if they just updated this one thing.

Since downloading this app, anytime someone at a party recommends a book to me, I pull it up, search for the book, and place a hold right there. Also, when I’m at the library, it’s helpful to have the call number available on my phone, instead of having to run back and forth from the catalog computers with a tiny slip of paper, the coolest feature, though, is the mobile checkout, where you can scan a book with your phone to check it out to yourself 😱 thanks BPL!

One thing lately I’m noticing is that the advanced search still shows ebooks even if I select “books” in the drop-down.

Also I wish the app had a way of changing your home library (so that when you reserve books it defaults to selecting your closest library). As it stands currently, you have to go on the website on a computer and log into your account to change your home library.

Am I doing something wrong? I placed a book on hold for the first time a couple of weeks ago and didn’t hear anything- didn’t even know whether it worked- then remembered the check it a few days ago but when I went to pick up the book that was apparently on hold for me, it wasn’t on the shelves and had disappeared from my holds section. Are there no notifications to tell you when a book is ready for collection? I definitely have notifications for this app switched on. Also, you have my email, so a message could be sent there.

I hate to say it but I agree with other people saying the app feels unfinished. I got a message saying my digital loan was expiring. When I go to the app to renew it, I get an error message pop up. I updated the app and it’s still happening. Love the Brooklyn Library system, so I hope they are able to fix this.

This app is such a disappointment, especially given how long we had to wait for it. Specifically, my shelves-the ability to create lists of what you would like to read and have completed-is missing. This is such a drag on my reading life, since you can’t search for and add a book to your for later list on the fly, which was so terrific for an avid reader. I also could not find the history of what I’ve checked out. Please bring back the old app! This one bites.

I’m a teacher and I use the library a lot. I’ve created lists of books and cannot access them through the app. In addition, the desktop gives me search results of books in different versions and languages, which is helpful; but the app does not. Please expand the search result for more options.

I wanted the app have a way to check the balance that I have I still have on my card.

I like the improvement. This app works very well. I am able to renew my items fast. I like the layout it’s very easy to use. Over all very pleased