SAILS Mobile

Solus UK Ltd

About this app

SAILS Mobile makes it quick and easy to access the SAILS Library Network on the go! Search the SAILS' catalog, download items, manage your account, and find suggested reading instantly with your Android phone or tablet.

Top Features
• Search the SAILS' catalog: Search for items by title, author, subject, or general keyword and place holds on interesting items.
• Manage your account: Keep track of your account - view your checked-out items, holds, fines, and account information.
• Search by barcode: Use your device’s camera to scan the barcode on a book, CD, DVD, or other item at a friend’s house or bookstore and search for available copies in the SAILS' Network.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [e-mail].
Let us know what device and Android version you’re using and the specific steps leading up to your issue, and we’ll work with you to resolve it.

Ratings and reviews

As a new user the experience is abysmal. The app is generally simple, fast, and functional, but there's no explanation for anything. I had to go learn on my own that I need a completely separate app to take out an ebook, and lost my hold because of my missteps in learning the process. It's not the end of the world, but a lot of frustration could be avoided with a better FAQ and/or UX development.

I really like Sails - convenient for most things. I request books and DVDs from our local library. Generally quick and easy to use. I wish I could set it to default to 'video disks' instead of 'all media' (changing each time I use it.) I *would* like to know why it needs each permission - camera (to scan bar codes), storage (?), Bluetooth (?), location, etc. I really dislike apps asking for more than needed. Overall, I use it frequently, and have for several years. I recommend it.

Horrible!!! Could not get past the search function. Search DOES NOT WORK! Another example: This rating function doesn't even work. It's asking the user to "rate your experience for ads shown inside the app." THERE ARE NO ADS!

What's new

Introducing our new updated version that includes many new features, including:

Brand new User Interface.
General Usability Improvements – accessibility enhancements, improved library site display, improved title displays, item copies by distance display, account summary alerts on home screen, priority ordering in account display.
Reading and Wish Lists.
Right to Left language support.