The latest version of Vega Mobile is being submitted to app stores this week! This release introduces dynamic home tabs, giving your library more flexibility to customize the app’s layout and create a more engaging experience for patrons.
Once available, users with automatic updates will receive the new version seamlessly; others must update manually. Keep reading for some of the newest features and updates, and how to configure these features in your CMS.
What’s New in Vega Mobile
- Image Loading Optimization – Backup images now load more efficiently for a smoother visual experience.
- Calendar Integration – Patrons can choose their preferred calendar when adding events.
- Dynamic Home Tabs – Customize your app’s home screen with flexible, user-focused tabs.
- Notification Confirmation – Patrons now get a confirmation prompt when receiving notifications.
- Stripe Payments – Secure, streamlined payments through Stripe (requires existing Stripe account).
Enhanced Features for a Smoother Patron Experience
- Improved Item Detail Popup – Cleaner popups in the Reading Tracker for easy access to key info.
- Faster, Friendlier UI – Improved responsiveness, better image handling, and smoother navigation.
- Improved Layout Alignment – Better spacing and consistent styles for a clean, modern look.
- Accessibility Upgrades – Screen reader and large-text users now enjoy easier navigation.
- Dynamic Home Refresh – Homepage updates based on your device’s accessibility settings.
And many more!
Vega Mobile offers a seamless and accessible way for patrons to engage with library services on the go. It provides easy access to library catalogs, event calendars, and account management, allowing patrons to search for and borrow materials, check due dates, renew items, and place holds directly from their smartphones. This mobile experience is vital for meeting the needs of today’s tech-savvy library users, while also helping libraries improve engagement, streamline operations, and provide a more personalized service. Plus, with real-time notifications and user-friendly features, Vega Mobile helps libraries keep their patrons informed and connected, anywhere, anytime.
Get a first-hand look at the new Vega Mobile features released in Q1 during a live demonstration and interactive Q&A session.
Join us on April 22, 11 a.m. EDT for a live webinar here.