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Connect
The entire library in the palm of your hand
Connect is a multi-platform customer app, custom built and designed collaboratively with you, letting customers take your library with them wherever they go.
How Connect works
Connect is a powerful, customizable mobile app that brings all your library services together in one place. Customers can browse the catalog, register for events, reserve rooms, make an appointment, manage their accounts and more.
Connect empowers customers
Access all the library has to offer
Easily find and utilize library services
Manage their account from the palm of their hand
Connect helps staff
Easily relay important info in a branded app
Promote and increase usage of e-Content and services
Provide self-service options for customers
Key features
Completely Customizable
Design your app to completely capture your custom branding and promote your amazing resources.
Push Notifications
Automatically send reminders and notifications or push and/or schedule an update to all users on demand.
In-App Messaging
Add custom content anywhere on your home screen to display updates and promote your services.
All-in-One
Access holds, checkouts, events, room reservations, appointments and personal details from the account area.
Multi-Card Login
Login with as many cards as you need making it simple to manage all your household library accounts.
Digital Library Card
Easily add a library card to your device wallet for quick access.
"Transitioning to the Connect App was a smooth and positive experience. Working with the Communico Team to bring this app to fruition was truly rewarding!
The user-friendly interface makes it easy for everyone to navigate and access all the features. We've received excellent feedback from both staff and long-time app users.”
Missi Felio
Webmaster, Calcasieu Parish Public Library
FAQ's
Is the app customizable with our branding?
Yes! Connect is customized with your branding throughout the entire app allowing your unique style to shine!
What features does the app include?
Connect is one of the most feature packed library mobile apps on the market. Connect offers seamless integration with other Communico modules such as Attend, Reserve and Schedule. Additionally, customers may browse and place holds via your catalog on physical and e-content, pay fines and fees, sign up for a new library card, manage multiple accounts with multi-card login, check out physical items directly from the app and more!
Does it integrate with our ILS?
Connect is compatible with Koha, Symphony, Horizon, Sierra, Polaris, Millenium, and Evergreen.
Is it available for both iOS and Android?
Yes!
Can we include external resources or links?
Yes. Connect allows for internal (where possible) and an unlimited number of external links to be included in your app.
Is there push notification functionality?
Yes! Connect offers two kinds of push notifications: Transactional and Global. Transactional notifications include your item is ready for pickup or is overdue and room, event and appointment reminders. Global notifications allow staff to schedule or immediately send notifications to all app users.
Do you support multiple languages?
We support different languages for all your actionable buttons within your app making it more accessible and user-friendly for all your customers regardless of their native language.
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Request a demo
During your demo, we’ll take time to understand your current challenges, then walk you through how Communico can help boost usage, streamline operations and make life easier for your staff.
