Leave a Review YALSA’s Teen Book Finder
So wanted to like this app more
Would be great if find feature connected to local PL instead of world cat (which failed to locate my library system).doe___doe
Great lists, but "find it" feature lacking
These are great lists and it's awesome to have them so readily available. The only problem - and perhaps someone can enlighten me on this point - is that the "find it" feature, which as far as I know is powered by oclc's worldcat search api, doesn't bring up local, relevant results (essentially the results you would get if you used worldcat's actual site).
A previous reviewer suggested that only academic libraries were included in results, but I'm not sure that's the problem. Utilizing the find it feature for HP & the deathly hallows, for example, tells me that the nearest copy (I'm in Wisconsin) is at an elementary school outside Philadelphia. Hmm.
Has anyone else experienced this problem? Regardless, I think it's a great readers advisory/collection development tool, but marketing it to teens with the promise of a feature that isn't actually functional seems problematic.
4 for great potential and because I'm sure yalsa can iron out the wrinkles.Show lessOhellodello
What about public libraries?
Love the search feature and links to lists. Was disappointed that the Find It button only showed university library holdings.RitaNancy
Not as useful as I'd hoped
Nice idea, but glad I tested the app before sharing with teens. The search does not seem to communicate with our greater Portland area library system. The college libraries and the system south of us do show.
I have a isbn reader app that can find books in local stores and Multnomah County, so I know it's possible.
I like the short synopses. The lists would be more useful if they weren't as broad, but I imagine with feedback the app will improve.Show lessmultcolady
Good app, but needs some additional features
I teach 9th grade English and am always looking for books for my students and myself. This app is a quickly accessed tool I can use to help locate books for picky readers.
A few additional features I would like to see:
1. A search category for age and gender. On a computer I can access the reviews for a book, which will give me an idea about appropriate audience, but in the app I must make a guess.
2. Ways to provide feedback and/or suggestions within the app.
3. Ways to personalize the app to my students' interests. I like being exposed to new books through the Hot Picks, but I would once again like them on an appropriate level.Show lessEnglish 9 Teacher
Fun App!!
This is an amazing app. You can search for YA books by author or title, add them to a favorites list and find them in your local library network. What's not to love?!? Perfect for librarians, parents, YA lovers, teens will love it too.IamaLibrarian
error message and question
Upon trying to share via twitter, there is an error on close message and no tweet.
Why are authors listed alphabetically by first name?
Lots of potential...Play!19
School librarian
Great app! Easy to navigate. Really useful for finding and recommending books. Search by category (author, title, genre, etc.) or check out the "Hot Picks" updated daily. Add books to your "My Favorites" page to create lists. Highly recommended for librarians, teens, teachers, and parents.trmaureen
Fantastic
This app is easy to use and a great tool!Molly M W
For all kinds of book lovers
YALSA's Book Finder app is easy to use and provides quick descriptions of award winning and recommended YA books, audiobooks, and adult books of interest to teens. Perfect for librarians, but also helpful to teachers, parents, and teens themselves. Appreciate the Favorites feature that allows for a mobile "to read" list.Show lessPdando
