The Upper Hudson Library System (UHLS) has released a new version of their app.
The previous app was called UHLS Mobile App. The new app is called UHLS Libraries and has a new look and several new features. The old version of the app will continue to work until August 13, 2025. After that, the old app will no longer work. The new app is available for download in the iOS App Store for Apple Devices and in the Google Play Store for Android Devices.
Home Screen
After downloading the app, you will see the main UHLS interface.
In order to use any features of the app, you will need to login with your library card. You cannot use any features other than Nearest Libraries without logging in. To login, tap on the My Account button. Enter your full library barcode number with no spaces. Your PIN is the last four digits of your phone number unless you have changed it.
Search
Once logged in, you will see the interface for your home library.
To search the UHLS catalog, tap in the search box in the top center and enter your search term. Next, you will see a list of items that match your search term. Tap on the name of the item to see more information. On the item information screen by default, you will see a place hold button. This does not indicate if an item is currently available for checkout. To see an item’s availability, scroll down to see a list of which libraries own the item and whether or not it is currently checked out. You can tap on the Available Only button to only show items that are currently available.
Notification Area & My Barcode
Under the search icon is the notification area. Here, you will see if you have any requests available for pickup or any items that are overdue.
Underneath your notification area is My Barcode. You can enter your library barcode for easy access while checking out items at the library. If you have any cards linked to your account (more on that later!), swipe left to use them as a digital library card.
Underneath My Barcode is a book carousel featuring new and upcoming book titles available and soon-to-be available at the library. You can tap on a book cover to see more information on that title or on more to see more book lists.
My Account
Tapping on My Account shows a list with checkouts, holds, and fines. Next to checkouts and holds, there is a number containing your current number of each. The number next to holds is the total number of items on hold, including items not yet ready for pickup.
Checkouts
Tapping on Checkouts brings up a list of currently checked out items, including items from hoopla. Checkouts are grouped by overdue, due soon, and general.
To view your checkout history (formerly called My Reading History), tap on your name under the Checkout History header. If you have linked accounts, the names on the accounts are listed under Checkout History as well. To renew an item, tap on select, choose the item(s) to renew, and then tap on renew selected.
Holds
Tapping on Holds will show your current lists of holds. They are grouped by ready for pickup and on hold. On hold is a list of all holds placed that are not yet ready to pickup. For items ready to be picked up, their pickup location is shown. For other items, your queue position is shown.
Linked Accounts
Linked Accounts is on the My Accounts screen. If you have any linked accounts there will be a number next to the Linked Accounts header. You can add a additional accounts by tapping on Linked Accounts and then on the Add button in the top right corner. Once additional accounts have been added, you can access the barcode(s) on the home screen.
To view checkouts and holds on linked accounts, go to either of those sections and tap on the account button. You can select which account holder’s checkouts or holds you would like to view.
Other Home Screen Buttons
The home screen includes other buttons as well. Library Calendar shows a list of upcoming events at the library. eBooks & eAudiobooks gives you quick shortcuts to access the Libby and hoopla apps. Digital Library has shortcuts to our digital resources.
Wireless Printing is a quick shortcut you can use to print items from your phone or tablet for pickup at the library. Scan ISBN allows you to scan a book or item’s barcode to see if the library owns a copy. The other buttons include Hours & Contact, a link to our social media pages, and Nearby Libraries to see location and contact information for other libraries in UHLS.