Glasgow, UK -- April 24, 2025. SOLUS, a global leader in library app solutions, announces a powerful new integration with the Aspen Discovery platform, significantly enhancing the mobile library experience for patrons.
This integration utilizes the Aspen search service so mobile app results are the same as desktop/laptop results, and the popular Aspen format roll-ups are also supported, providing a seamless and intuitive user experience. "For libraries with large urban or consortia deployments of Aspen, this integration delivers a dramatically upgraded mobile app experience for patrons," says John Richardson, Director of SOLUS North America.
Key SOLUS Library App features include:
- Streamlined Circulation: Barcode and RFID patron self-check-out/in using mobile devices (RFID requires no additional hardware).
- Multi-Cultural Accessibility & Outreach: Support for 40+ languages with push notifications for ILS messaging and marketing in all languages.
- Dynamic Engagement: Highly customizable home/menu tabs (27 methods) to showcase library resources.
- Consortia Support: Branded templates and a dedicated CMS channel for consortia members.
- Platform Flexibility: Easy transition between ILS or Discovery platforms without patron disruption.
- Universal Access: Single QR code for both iOS and Android, plus WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance
- Event Integration: Compatibility with RSS/ATOM feed calendars and tight integration with the SOLUS eb#1 events, room, and equipment booking platform.
- eContent Expansion: Enhanced integration with Boundless, CloudLibrary, hoopla, and OverDrive.
This valuable integration is available now to libraries and through SOLUS reseller partners.
About SOLUS
SOLUS is the leading provider of Library Apps for public libraries worldwide and is rapidly expanding its presence in academic libraries. SOLUS's product suite includes solutions for Events, Rooms, Equipment and PC Bookings, and Library Web Discovery. SOLUS products support over 40 languages, including right-to-left scripts, ensuring equitable access for diverse communities. Headquartered in Glasgow, UK, with offices in Australia and the USA, SOLUS integrates with 25+ ILS systems, several discovery platforms and partners with numerous eContent vendors and white-label resellers.