Solus UK Ltd Information

SOLUS is the global leader in delivering mobile apps to libraries, now serving over 5,000 library locations on 5 continents. Nearly a billion library transactions have been performed with the SOLUS app, enriching library members around the world in over 20 languages. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative library technology to ensure that libraries remain relevant for today and into the future and the app now also delivers Self-Service and “Click & Collect” This crisis has taken countless lives, shut down cities, sent major shockwaves through the global economy, and completely changed the way we work, travel, live and interact with other people. The world as we know it and libraries as we knew them may never be the same. Contactless, self-service (check-out and check-in) of materials and click & collect pick up are surely a must now in these challenging times. The focus on personal hygiene and germ avoidance means library members will now be able to easily and safely check out or check in resources simply by tapping the item with their own personal smartphone (similar to using tap and go) without the need to use any other hardware – or public kiosks, managing RFID security directly from the user’s device! With RFID/Self-Service vendors now acknowledging that patrons will not want to touch self-service hardware and stating that even if they do, they’ll need rigorous cleaning between every patron use, then Self-Service on patrons own devices is a timely and critical provision to facilitate transactions. Cross platform, vendor neutral and standards-based the SOLUS app provides a one-stop shop for all of the library’s services. Once downloaded, users can access the library from anywhere. Explore the library’s catalogue and discover the library’s broad range of eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks, newspapers, music, local history content, libraries news and events, social media postings and more. The mobile App has extensive integration with the Li