Library Elf Mobile

Library Elf is pleased to announce the release of Elf Mobile. Currently we are targeting iPhone/iPod devices. Android devices will work but the Android Back button is not handled by the app. (If you hit the Android Back button it will take you out of the app.) We are working on a solution to this problem.

Directions:

• click on the link https://www.libraryelf.mobi to download the web app
• sign into Elf Mobile with your email address and password (first time only) - if you forget your Elf password you can get it sent to you (https://www.libraryelf.org/GetPassword.aspx).

See your checked-out items and holds in a calendar format and by categories (overdue, holds ready, etc.) If your items are due across more than one month, swipe the calendar sideways or you can tap on various dates in the calendar to get more detailed information.

To check your cards for the latest status, tap on the Refresh icon in the upper right corner. If you have several cards, it takes a few minutes. Elf Mobile is designed to work even when there is no network connection, so if you are out of cellphone or Wi-Fi range, you can still view your calendar and items.

On the iPhone/iPod, we suggest putting this web app on your home page: tap the icon at the bottom of the browser with the option "Add to Home Screen". This will put the Elf icon on your home screen. When you tap that Elf icon you will notice that the app now has more display area. With Android devices, we suggest book marking the web app and then adding that bookmark to your home screen as well.

We hope that you find this new feature helpful as we expand our mobile applications.