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LibrariesWest

LibrariesWest

by Somerset County Council Library Service

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78 reviews
📚 Education
🌟 Lifestyle
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 15, 2014
  • August 7, 2026

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Developer

Somerset County Council Library Service
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About

Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew borrowed items, and place holds on new books. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

✓Manage library account
✓Search catalog
✓Renew books
✓Reserve books
✓Mobile access
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of LibrariesWest. It highlights the 5 positives and 15 negatives reviewers mention most about this Lifestyle app.

Positive things

  • 👍Handy for searching
  • 👍Useful for reserving
  • 👍Good for renewals
  • 👍Can check return dates
  • 👍Barcode scanner works

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent login issues
  • 🐛App frequently freezes
  • 🐛Slow loading times
  • 🐛Unreliable performance
  • 🐛Linked accounts disappear
  • 🐛App not opening
  • 🐛Crashes frequently
  • 🐛Search function issues
  • 🐛Renewal errors
  • 🐛Reminders not sent
  • 🐛App not working at night
  • 🐛Outdated interface
  • 🐛Inconsistent across devices
  • 🐛Cannot reserve items
  • 🐛Blank screens after update

What's New in LibrariesWest

2026.32

August 7, 2026

Minor fixes and enhancements, including: Improved refresh indicator handling Improved event calendar date handling

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User reviews

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Can’t even login

Doesn’t even matter how many times I enter my PIN, says it’s wrong. Reset it. Tells me it doesn’t recognise it. Wait 10mins. Recognises it. Two days later, I’m logged out and the cycle repeats. Used to work alright 5 years ago
TheGreatWapitiTheGreatWapiti

Not working….AGAIN

Once more can’t sign in to check/renew. Useless.
flanjamibflanjamib

Worst App in the World

Once again unable to sign into the App, send an e mail eventually it works again for a short period, rinse and repeat, a two year old could do better.
Porridge face pintPorridge face pint

Useless!

Keeps freezing and becoming unusable. Asks me to verify my account but refuses to let me use the camera to identify my membership.
I need to delete it and start over.
But it's now lodged itself within the AppStore and I don't know how to put it back on the desktop, for me to delete it there, and then reboot it.
What's its problem?!Does Libraries West hate all its readers?
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Unreliable

After a good few months of actually working this blasted app is once again not recognising my log in. If you can’t rely on it what, really, is the point?
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

20 issues

Login PIN not recognized

Bug

App freezes and becomes unusable

Bug

Camera not working for verification

Bug

App stops music playback

Bug

FastBack renewal error

Bug

App won't open unless via App Store

Bug

Unable to connect to server

Bug

Linked accounts repeatedly unlinked

Bug

App doesn't work at night

Bug

Invalid date error when reserving

Bug

Charges appear on returned books

Bug

App stops working after update

Bug

White screen on launch after update

Bug

Hangs on loading screen

Bug

Blank screen with 'image not available'

Bug

Scrolling not working on loans

Bug

Cannot search or reserve

Bug

Linked accounts disappear

Bug

Catalogue search not working

Bug

Barcode scanner not working

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Requested Features

6 requests

Add loan history section

Feature

Indicate font size in book info

Feature

Add wish list option

Feature

Improve search functionality

Feature

Add browsing by categories

Feature

Add notes area

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with this app?

This app allows you to manage your library account from your mobile device. You can search the library's catalog, renew books you have borrowed, and place reservations on items you wish to borrow.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for use on Apple devices, specifically the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

How do I search for books?

You can search the library's entire catalog directly within the app. This feature allows you to find specific titles or browse available materials.

Can I renew my borrowed books?

Yes, a key feature of the app is the ability to renew books that you have currently borrowed. This helps you avoid late fees and keep items for longer if needed.