The Stacks Mobile app for iOS and Android offers an industry-leading mobile library experience boasting rich integrations and exclusive functionality. When paired with the Stacks Web Platform, mobile app content is easy to manage and automatically updated when you make website changes.
Stacks Mobile is available exclusively through EBSCO Information Services.
The Features
Stacks Mobile apps offer a number of features depending on whether you have a standalone mobile app or a mobile app connected to a Stacks web platform.
Features Available with Standalone Apps
Browse the library’s catalog(s) and:
- View details, reviews, recommendations and cover art
- Retrieve call numbers and item status
- Scan a book anywhere and check availability or place a hold instantly
- Access Databases
Manage ’My Account’ including:
- View and renew current check-outs
- View, place, and cancel holds
- Access digital library card
- Scan a barcode to place a hold request
Additional Features Available When Paired With Web Platform
When paired with the Stacks web platform, mobile app content is easy to manage and automatically updated when you make website changes. Added features include:
- Register for programs and events
- Manage forms and polls with Easy Forms
- Book rooms
- Complete and submit surveys
- Access Databases
- Look and feel matches your Stacks website
Stacks Mobile Feature Overview
- 24/7 support desk
- Accessible
- Adheres to user experience best practices
- Analytics integrations
- Cover art integrations
- Database portal
- Events management
- Exclusive EDS integration
- ILS integrations
- Location and hours - Google Places
- Resource flows
- Reviews integrations
- Room bookings
- Supports a single website or many locations
- Surveys and forms
- And more...
The Integrations
Stacks Mobile is the only app to offer seamless, turnkey EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) integration.
- Surface content and resources in just one click
- Relevant results every time
More Integrations
- Extensive ILS integrations
- Authentication: OpenAthens, ILS providers and more
- Cover Art: Content Cafe, Bowker Syndetics, ChiliFresh
- Reviews: ChiliFresh, Baker & Taylor
- Recommendations: NoveList Select