PLS Connect User Reviews

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Won’t work

I put in my library card number and my “pin” and it wont take it.

Disappointed

The app doesn’t open half the time!
I have books on my bookshelf & can’t access it because the app won’t open!

Suddenly doesn’t work

The app won’t load my bookshelf now. :(

Another app ruined by fiddlers!

Since they updated it a few days ago, it crashes every time I try to open it.

Can't even log in

What good is the app when I get an error code every time I try to log in? If I could give it zero stars, I would.

Response from developer

It sounds like your account may need to be renewed! Please email connect@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with your name and library card number, and we can take care of that for you.

Buggy and non-functional

The app experiences frequent bugs and errors. It does not let me sign in half of the time because of an “Authentication Timeout.” It also does not let you make a library card account: Once you fill out all of the information and click submit, it pops up an error message.

Response from developer

Our apologies - it sounds like you tried logging in when our authentication server was down! It has been fixed, so please try again. If it still isn't letting you in, please email us at connect@pioneerlibrarysystem.org and we'll investigate.

Help!

This app won’t stay open on my iPhone. I’ve tried deleting and reinstalling but same issue. It was working fine before and now not at all. Would have given 5 stars before it started forcing closed immediately upon opening it. It’s a worthless app if you can’t actually use it. 😩

Response from developer

We're sorry to hear that- it definitely shouldn't be doing that! Please email connect@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with your name and library card number, and we'll investigate.

Great way to access library resources on the go

I like the fresh new look and the menu revamp. I can see my account info in a snap! The UPC barcode scanner makes it easy to search the catalog and it’s fun to use. Being able to see and register for programs is great!

A good app

A good app but could be better. Compared to other apps, in 2018, this one seems like it’s from when apps first came out. The discover process and home page could be better. When placing holds I was told you would be able to see how many were also holding it, after going back in and placing a hold this did not happen. I just think it could be a lot more user friendly, especially for people like me who don’t really have the time to go and browse through a library as often they want. Digital is my best friend because of my personal life and I am sure I am not alone in this.
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Awesome!

I love the Flipster integration. It makes reading my favorite magazines so much easier! And the search function makes it a smooth process to place items on hold or check them out immediately through Overdrive. Love it!

Great! But

Can't reserve movies. Still have to go to the website. 😒

Great!

Works great. Only thing is that I would like to have a "wish list" that I could add books I want to read, but am not ready to check out.

Way, WAY Better

MUCH better than the previous app. Everything actually works! Clean design. Would be nice to be able to change email from the app though? *puppy eyes*
It's awesome!

Simple enough

This is a simple app for placing books on hold and renewing books currently checked out.
I tried to search for a book and it gave me books completely unrelated to the actual title I entered. Once I did find the book I had no idea which format it was available (book, large print or e-book.) It would be nice to know this information and to be able to search for books using title, author and/or format.

I was able to click on the "help" button and it provided the webpage layout which solved the issues I listed above; seems there should be an easier way. ?
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Response from developer

Have you tried it since we enabled specific title & author searching - not just keyword searching?