Library Technology Guides

Hartford Public Library (CT) upgrades with Solus Library App. The Hartford Public Library (CT) has gone live with the latest SOLUS Library App, upgrading from the former BLUEcloud Mobile app and connecting to its Symphony ILS. [Full Announcement].

Arkansas River Valley Regional Library System launches new Solus mobile app to boost patron access. The Arkansas River Valley Regional Library System has launched the SOLUS Library App, providing patrons across its four-county region with a modern, convenient way to access library resources, manage accounts, and explore events from any mobile device. The launch is notable as the first transition from BLUEcloud Mobile 2 to the SOLUS platform, underscoring ARVRLS's commitment to cutting-edge digital service. [Full Announcement].

Westchester Library System (NY) selects SOLUS Library App. Westchester Library System (NY) has signed an agreement with SOLUS UK Ltd. to transition its 38 member libraries from the open source LiDA app, over to the company's Library App. WLS has been on the Evergreen ILS platform since 2018, and Aspen platform since September 2024. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS proudly sponsors AspenCon 2025 in Nashville. SOLUS, a global leader in library app solutions, will be showcasing its fully featured Library App along with its new consortia friendly events, equipment and room booking eb#1 platform in Nashville this October 8-9, 2025. [Full Announcement].

The Garland County Library (AR) deploys Events, Equipment and Room Booking Platform from SOLUS. SOLUS, announces that the Garland County Library has gone live with eb#1, its cloud-based events, room and equipment booking platform. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS and OCLC's CloudLibrary announce integration -- now available in the SOLUS library app. SOLUS and OCLC's CloudLibrary are excited to announce the integration of CloudLibrary into the SOLUS Library App, delivering a more seamless digital reading experience for Solus Library App patrons. With this new integration, patrons can easily discover and borrow CloudLibrary eBooks and eAudiobooks through the SOLUS Library App, with reading and listening taking place in the CloudLibrary App. [Full Announcement].

The Walla Walla County Rural Library District deploys latest SOLUS Library App. SOLUS, a global leader in library app solutions, announces that the Walla Walla County Rural Library District has gone live with the latest version of the Library App and is integrated with the recent deployment of the Koha/Aspen platform from Bywater Solutions [Full Announcement].

SOLUS Library App enhances Aspen Discovery with seamless integration. 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. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS unveils G-Staff App to Transform Staff Ops at Computers In Libraries 2025. SOLUS will introduce the G-Staff App, a groundbreaking solution designed to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency which it will be showcasing at CIL 2025 in Crystal City w/c 24 March. The G-Staff App empowers staff with seamless hold management, RFID/barcode enabled item processing, integrations for transfers and discards and Smart Inventory with real-time updates [Full Announcement].

SOLUS Partners with StackMap to deliver in-app navigation. SOLUS, the global leader in Library App solutions, announced its integration with StackMap, the innovative indoor mapping and navigation solution. With the integration of StackMap, patrons using the SOLUS Library App can seamlessly access detailed maps of their library and efficiently pinpoint the exact location of books and other resources. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS and Ulverscroft launch major audiobook collaboration. SOLUS, a global leader in library technology, is excited to announce the successful integration of Ulverscroft's uLibrary platform with the SOLUS Library App. This partnership will provide library patrons with seamless access to uLibrary's extensive collection of digital audiobooks, delivering a more convenient and enriched experience for library users worldwide. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS's eb#1 Events and Room Booking Platform is now fully multi-lingual, including right-to-left languages. SOLUS has enhanced their eb#1 events, rooms, resources and PC bookings platform to include support for over 50 languages, with the ability to add translations for requested languages at no charge within 48 hours. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS partners with Beegees Computers Pvt. Ltd.. SOLUS and Beegees Computers announced a partnership to bring the SOLUS Library App to libraries across India, revolutionizing access to library services for institutions nationwide. With immediate effect, Beegees Computers will start to sell the SOLUS Library App to their customers in India. Many academic libraries have already onboarded, including Deccan College, one of India's oldest and most prestigeous institutions. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS and Convergent Library Technologies Inc. announce Partnership. SOLUS and Convergent have announced a partnership that will see Convergent sell SOLUS products to Canadian libraries. Commencing with immediate effect, Convergent will be reselling the new SOLUS Library App, the eb#1 Events Calendar, the LUCi Discovery platform and SOLUS's Staff App. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS welcomes City of Randwick to The Library App. SOLUS announced that City of Randwick has gone live with the SOLUS Library App, transitioning from the BLUEcloud Mobile App. City of Randwick in Sydney's Eastern suburbs, have launched their upgraded app to provide a consistent search experience across Randwick's existing Web and new Library App platform on top of their SirsiDynix's Symphony ILS connected via standard Web Services. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS appoints Shelbi Schollenberger as Product Manager for the SOLUS Library App and LUCi Discovery platform. Shelbi Schollenberger has joined SOLUS as Product Manager for the SOLUS Library App and LUCi discovery platform. This key appointment allows SOLUS to take the next step in delivering on their exciting roadmap for their library discovery platforms. As Product Manager of BLUEcloud Mobile with SirsiDynix until January 2022, Shelbi joins SOLUS following a year outside the Library space as Project Manager with Logixboard. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS welcomes MCLS to The Library App with their updated connector for the Symphony ILS. SOLUS announced that Manitowoc Calument Library System has just gone live with the SOLUS Library App. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS enters US academic market - debuts at ACRL 2023 in Pittsburgh. SOLUS is well known for its mobile app in public libraries and has recently introduced a new events and room booking platform. SOLUS is now entering the US academic market with its debut at the ACRL conference in Pittsburgh held March 15 – 17. The company states they have approximately 20 academic customers with their mobile app in Australia, UK and USA and are ready for expansion. [Full Announcement].

Kapiti and Hutt Libraries choose the new SOLUS Library App. SOLUS announced two more members of the SMART Libraries Consortium in the Greater Wellington area in New Zealand onto the brand new Library App. Kapiti and Hutt Libraries have followed Masterton and Wairarapa Libraries in purchasing the App. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS and Patron Point announce major new integration. SOLUS and Patron Point are pleased to announce a new integration between eb#1, SOLUS's Events and Room Bookings platform and Patron Point's Library Marketing Automation platform. Launching with Moonee Valley Libraries in Australia the development deeply integrates Patron Point's automated email marketing and SOLUS's Events & Room Bookings solution and enables libraries to seamlessly market their Events and Rooms. [Full Announcement].