SirsiDynix Releases New Version of BookMyne

Screenshot of BookMyne app.

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SirsiDynix released the BookMyne™ 2.0 iPhone application November 18. BookMyne, a comprehensive search, discovery, and delivery app giving patrons direct access to their library collection on the iPhone, features mobile access to in-demand library information, holdings and services. According to the November 18 press release (PDF file), Version 2.0 expands the application’s offering with patron-pleasing features including:

• Barcode scanning capability, so library users can scan the barcode of a book at a bookstore or friend’s home and retrieve availability information on the book at the patron’s library of choice.
• Social recommendation engine powered via Goodreads, enabling iPhone or iPod Touch users to search library holding for friend-recommended reads.
• New York Times best seller list cross-referencing, enabling users to immediately cross-check the best seller list with library holdings and place holds remotely.
• Enhanced account interaction, including the ability for library users to view fines and fees in addition to other account information from their Apple mobile device.

Current customer libraries running the SirsiDynix Symphony® ILS with an installation of SirsiDynix Web Services can offer their patrons the full BookMyne application functionality. The BookMyne iPhone app can be downloaded free of charge from the iTunes App Store. Over 1350 libraries around the world have registered their libraries to be discovered on the iPhone application.