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Boopsie for Libraries Optimum Package Now Available

Boopsie has announced the launch of Boopsie for Libraries Optimum, a new product that aims to increase awareness and access to catalog inventory, foster an engaged reader community and create efficiencies for library staff. Optimum includes Boopsie’s newest feature, Book-Look. By scanning or entering the ISBN barcode data, cardholders can determine if a book is owned by their local library, the branch where it is located, and either place it on hold or join the waiting list. Boopsie for Libraries barcode scanning functionality is currently limited to iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry platforms because of those manufacturers inclusion of advanced camera technology. Optimum is immediately available for iPhone and Android. Support for the BlackBerry platform will be available in the near future.

In addition, Boopsie has announced one-click access to the Overdrive e-book collection. The new functionality will simplify mobile access to digital titles, and enable libraries to offer one-stop access to branch information, services, and the catalog. OverDrive collection access for Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone platforms is included in Boopsie’s recently announced Optimum package and is available to all new and existing customers. A separate download of the OverDrive Media Console is required to read e-books accessed via Boopsie applications.