Library Technology Guides

Mobile Worklists 4.6 introduces RFID scanning. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced the release of Mobile Worklists 4.6, the iOS and Android staff mobile app for Sierra libraries. The latest version of Mobile Worklists introduces support for using a mobile device to scan RFID tags with the device's Near-Field Communication (NFC) feature. This means that libraries can use mobile devices to scan RFID tags on library items as an alternative to scanning barcodes with the device camera. [Full Announcement].

Innovative Announces Mobile Worklists 4.0 Available for Android. Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, announced that Mobile Worklists 4.0 for Android is in general release. The Mobile Worklists mobile app, which lets library staff update lists and item records from their mobile device when pulling titles for exhibits, fulfilling holds, and conducting inventory, is now available on the Android platform and offers libraries more options for getting work done from within the stacks. The Android operating system is used by about three-quarters of mobile users worldwide. [Full Announcement].

Innovative adds time-saving item sort in Mobile Worklists Release 2.7. Innovative Interfaces has launched Mobile Worklists Release 2.7 to increase usability and efficiency for library staff through mobile management of items. This release includes the ability to sort lists by key fields, and view additional information on both the Item Detail screen and list view for increased efficiency in finding items and decision making. [Full Announcement].

Innovative expands library staff workflow options with Mobile Worklists Release 2.4. Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, has launched Mobile Worklists Release 2.4 to give library staff increased flexibility and control when managing workflows from a mobile device. Building on the list management capabilities in Mobile Worklists, a native mobile app, the new release adds the ability to star items in a list, so users can categorize item entries based on their library’s unique workflow needs. [Full Announcement].

Innovative facilitates more effective material handling with Mobile Worklists Release 2.1. Innovative Interfaces has launched the latest version of its mobile application for library staff, facilitating more effective material handling with greater visibility into item record details. [Full Announcement].

Innovative streamlines material handling with Mobile Worklists Release 2.0. Innovative Interfaces announced the latest version of Mobile Worklists is now available for download in the Apple App Store. Building upon the success of Innovative’s first native, cloud-based product, Mobile Worklists Release 2.0 offers greater functionality for developing and sending lists, while strengthening the patron experience. The native mobile app eliminates repetitive material handling with the ability to create, manage and track lists of materials, scan barcodes using the mobile device camera, and share lists to and from the Sierra Library Services Platform in real time. [Full Announcement].

Innovative launches Mobile Worklists in new cloud architecture. Innovative announced that Mobile Worklists is now available for download from the iOS App Store, representing a landmark for the company as its first completely cloud-based offering for libraries worldwide. Built on Innovative’s new Open Library Stack, Mobile Worklists fully integrates with the Sierra Library Services Platform and does not require a change of ILS for its existing customers. Mobile Worklists is the Company’s first native, multi-tenant, cloud-based product in production. Using mobile technology, this solution makes material handling and management tasks more efficient and staff more productive. It reduces the back and forth between the stacks and the desk, cuts down on repetitive material handling, and decreases staff reliance on paper reports. Version 1.0 of Mobile Worklists includes the ability to create and track lists of materials, scan barcodes with the mobile-device’s camera, share lists in Sierra for editing or updating in real time, and more. [Full Announcement].