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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Mentor Public Library Offers New Smartphone Apps

New apps give round-the-clock access to the library’s catalog and services, as well as a way to use a smartphone as a digital library card.

The Mentor Public Library has launched two new mobile apps, CardStar and Boopsie, both are free new service for patrons. With the use of these smartphone apps, patrons not only will be able to have round-the-clock access to the library’s catalog and services, but also have an on-hand digital Mentor Public Library card. Patrons can search in the smartphone app store under “Mentor Public Library” to find these free apps. The MPL Mobile app, developed by Boopsie for Libraries, offers patrons anytime access to the library’s catalog content, reading lists, event calendar and social media networks. “Patrons are able to have real-time access to materials and have the ability to manage their accounts, including placing holds and renewals,” MPL …

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