Burnaby Public Library
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2.13.1for iPhone, iPad and more
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About Burnaby Public Library
Keep a library in your pocket! BPL Mobile makes it easy to find and discover titles, manage your account, and get the branch and availability information you need.
Features:
- Keep track of what items you have checked out
- Renew materials
- Place holds
- Search your library's catalog
- Browse new titles
- Access items from digital content providers directly through your library's app
- Scan items directly to keep track of what you would like to reach
- Find hours, locations and contact information
- Display your digital library card when checking out at a branch
Features:
- Keep track of what items you have checked out
- Renew materials
- Place holds
- Search your library's catalog
- Browse new titles
- Access items from digital content providers directly through your library's app
- Scan items directly to keep track of what you would like to reach
- Find hours, locations and contact information
- Display your digital library card when checking out at a branch
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.13.1
Last updated on Dec 15, 2023
Old Versions
We’ve introduced a customizable home screen feature, empowering you to prioritize specific sections and streamline navigation. This gives you greater control over your home screen layout.
This release also includes some bug fixes.
This release also includes some bug fixes.
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Version History
2.13.1
Dec 15, 2023
We’ve introduced a customizable home screen feature, empowering you to prioritize specific sections and streamline navigation. This gives you greater control over your home screen layout.
This release also includes some bug fixes.
This release also includes some bug fixes.
2.11.0
Jul 10, 2023
Multiple accounts support has been added.
Landscape mode has been enabled.
List cards will now display the list type.
Jailbreak detection has been added for enhanced security.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements, accessibility enhancements, and bug fixes.
Landscape mode has been enabled.
List cards will now display the list type.
Jailbreak detection has been added for enhanced security.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements, accessibility enhancements, and bug fixes.
2.10.0
Apr 12, 2023
Branch details screens now include local events.
Search results can now be sorted.
An item’s availability can now be seen from search results.
Barcodes can be scanned from the login screen.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements and bug fixes.
Search results can now be sorted.
An item’s availability can now be seen from search results.
Barcodes can be scanned from the login screen.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements and bug fixes.
2.7.0
Sep 14, 2021
The About This Title screen has been completely rebuilt with features to promote evaluation and discovery, including: reviews, recommendations, lists, and community contributions.
The Search screen now displays edition statements, along with vernacular metadata for titles and authors. The Filter button has been moved to the top of the screen. Pagination is now displayed at the bottom of the screen. Some actions are no longer available from the item actions menu.
The Filter button on the Locations screen has been moved to the top of the screen.
On the Home screen, viewing more new titles is done using the 'View all' button under each carousel. The Events Filters have been combined into a single button above the Events carousel.
Navigation in the app has been simplified. There is a now a single 'Back' button on all screens. The style and height of the navigation bar has also been reduced and made uniform across all screens.
Let us know what you think! The Share Feedback screen allows you to contact the library directly.
Make a typo? The Search screen now offers 'Did you mean?' suggestions for mistyped searches.
Improvements have been made to how you navigate the app: 'Pull to refresh' has been added to the Home screen, and you can now swipe to go back instead of using the Back button.
The Item action sheet on the Search screen has been redesigned.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
The Search screen now displays edition statements, along with vernacular metadata for titles and authors. The Filter button has been moved to the top of the screen. Pagination is now displayed at the bottom of the screen. Some actions are no longer available from the item actions menu.
The Filter button on the Locations screen has been moved to the top of the screen.
On the Home screen, viewing more new titles is done using the 'View all' button under each carousel. The Events Filters have been combined into a single button above the Events carousel.
Navigation in the app has been simplified. There is a now a single 'Back' button on all screens. The style and height of the navigation bar has also been reduced and made uniform across all screens.
Let us know what you think! The Share Feedback screen allows you to contact the library directly.
Make a typo? The Search screen now offers 'Did you mean?' suggestions for mistyped searches.
Improvements have been made to how you navigate the app: 'Pull to refresh' has been added to the Home screen, and you can now swipe to go back instead of using the Back button.
The Item action sheet on the Search screen has been redesigned.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
2.5
Mar 15, 2021
It's now easier to see what you have on hold and checked out! The My Borrowing screen now provides an overview of your library account with quick access to itemised displays of your account.
Want to know what's coming soon to the library? On order titles can now be accessed from the Home screen.
Some library locations may open or closed at various times throughout the day. These times are now displayed on the Location Details screens.
In response to user feedback, the Borrowing and Visiting tabs have been renamed My Borrowing and Locations.
It's now possible to scan ISBN and UPC barcodes from the Search by Barcode screen.
This release also includes behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
Want to know what's coming soon to the library? On order titles can now be accessed from the Home screen.
Some library locations may open or closed at various times throughout the day. These times are now displayed on the Location Details screens.
In response to user feedback, the Borrowing and Visiting tabs have been renamed My Borrowing and Locations.
It's now possible to scan ISBN and UPC barcodes from the Search by Barcode screen.
This release also includes behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
2.2
Jan 22, 2020
In this update we have improved and fixed a few things:
- We have added an Availability by location link to the Bib screen based on your feedback.
- We have made Holds the default screen on the Borrowing page.
- We have made further design improvements to the Locations page.
- We have made our search by barcode functionality easier to use.
- The availability status text is no longer clipped on the Bib Page.
- Error messages on login have been clarified.
- Interaction issues experienced with the Branch Information menu are now resolved.
- We have added an Availability by location link to the Bib screen based on your feedback.
- We have made Holds the default screen on the Borrowing page.
- We have made further design improvements to the Locations page.
- We have made our search by barcode functionality easier to use.
- The availability status text is no longer clipped on the Bib Page.
- Error messages on login have been clarified.
- Interaction issues experienced with the Branch Information menu are now resolved.
2.1
Dec 5, 2019
In this update we have improved and fixed a few things:
Improved
- We have revised and updated our translations
- We have made the Borrow tab the default on the item description screen based on your feedback.
- We have updated the Locations page to better reflect library closure statuses.
- We have made some improvements to the bib page to better accommodate large text support.
Fixed
- Video game format is now supported.
- Items no longer in the catalog now display the correct status.
- Notices now display in full on the Branch information page.
- The correct cover images now display in search when scrolling.
- Animation issues experienced on the Branch Information page are now resolved.
- Voiceover for carousels now mentions your placement in the list of items
Improved
- We have revised and updated our translations
- We have made the Borrow tab the default on the item description screen based on your feedback.
- We have updated the Locations page to better reflect library closure statuses.
- We have made some improvements to the bib page to better accommodate large text support.
Fixed
- Video game format is now supported.
- Items no longer in the catalog now display the correct status.
- Notices now display in full on the Branch information page.
- The correct cover images now display in search when scrolling.
- Animation issues experienced on the Branch Information page are now resolved.
- Voiceover for carousels now mentions your placement in the list of items
2.0.1
Nov 5, 2019
Your library's app has been rebuilt from the ground up with some great new features! These include:
- A brand new modern design
- Personalized elements to show information relevant to you.
- Library-wide messages so that you can be notified about closures and other important information.
- Staff lists of great items to check out from the catalog.
- A new search screen that groups together items by format.
- A new browsing experience to find items similar to what you're already looking at.
- A brand new modern design
- Personalized elements to show information relevant to you.
- Library-wide messages so that you can be notified about closures and other important information.
- Staff lists of great items to check out from the catalog.
- A new search screen that groups together items by format.
- A new browsing experience to find items similar to what you're already looking at.
1.10.3
Oct 11, 2018
Speed improvements and bug fixes.
Resolves an issue where filters might not have worked properly
Resolves an issue where filters might not have worked properly
1.10.2
Sep 7, 2018
Speed Improvements + bug fixes.
1.10.1
Mar 21, 2018
Bug fixes and speed improvements
1.10
Jun 5, 2017
Various Bug Fixes and Speed Improvements.
1.9
Feb 17, 2017
- Bug fixes and small performance improvements
1.8
Aug 31, 2016
Bug fixes and speed improvements
1.7
Oct 30, 2014
- General bug fixes and improvements
- Fixed an issue with audio book availability
- Fixed an issue with audio book availability
1.6
Sep 15, 2014
- Fully Supports iOS 8
1.5
Aug 5, 2014
- Various bug fixes
- Fixes issue with iOS 5 and early iOS 6
- Fixes issue with iOS 5 and early iOS 6
1.4
Jun 16, 2014
- Updated Interface for iOS 7
- General performance improvements
- Multiple Bug Fixes
- General performance improvements
- Multiple Bug Fixes
1.3
Nov 8, 2013
* Compatible with iOS 7
* Optimized for retina display
* Optimized for retina display
1.2
Jan 26, 2013
All holds now display within 'Active Holds'
1.1
Nov 10, 2012
- added a link to all the eBooks and Downloadable Audiobooks
- resolved renewal issues
- resolved hold issues
- resolved renewal issues
- resolved hold issues
1.0
May 17, 2012
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iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch
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