# Smart Alec @ Your Library — Smart Alec

> Mobile app for library services: printing, PC booking, and fee payment. (iPhone/iPad app by Comprise Technologies, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-alec-your-library/id895438141 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Comprise Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/895438144)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-alec-your-library/id895438141/reviews.md

## What is Smart Alec @ Your Library?

Smart Alec enables convenient services from smart phones and tablets for participating libraries.  Why wait in line when you can use Smart Alec to print email, maps, notes, graphics, etc. at the library; sign up to use a library-PC; or pay library charges whenever you like.

## Key features

- Print emails, maps, and notes
- Sign up for library PCs
- Pay library charges
- Remote library service access
- Mobile printing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-alec-your-library/id895438141/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrendous

*2026-03-31*

Terrible App, doesn’t even recognize the library near me and is only allowing me to print something at a library 30 miles away from vs a library a mile away from me

### 1/5 — Exhausting process

*2025-10-15, version 3.0.8*

That never quite works.

### 1/5 — Can’t login

*2025-08-13*

Can’t even get past login page. My library comes up but when I try to login with my email and library card it says it isn’t correct. I can see why there is so many bad reviews.

### 1/5 — Does not Work With IOS 18

*2025-06-10*

This app is trash. It does not work with IOS 18. I guess, if you have an older version of IOS, it might work. It just freezes my phone. Full of bugs. Deleted app immediately.

### 1/5 — Seriously?

*2025-05-21*

Absolutely trash app and embarrassing that a major library would trust them with printing.

### 2/5 — Cannot Find Library

*2025-03-09, version 3.0.6*

All the libraries in my county use Smart Alec, however none of them are accessible through the app. I allowed the app to search my location (I’m two miles from the library) and even directly typed in the zip code and it still only gave me a single option of “Anytown Public Library” in a remote city over an hour away. I’m not sure why the developers even bothered making the app but perhaps it’s more functional in other states.

### 1/5 — Does anyone actually run this app?

*2024-09-10, version 3.0.6*

So many complaints. Here’s another. Libraries across the company show up when I search my library card number or my zip code. NOTHING near me.

### 1/5 — Just awful

*2024-02-09*

I was able to print two documents.  Tried to print more but no luck. Forget the video that explains the app.  It’s so fast there’s no way anyone can follow it.  I spent way too much time trying to make it happen.  I had to leave but will try again tomorrow.  It shouldn’t be this cumbersome.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t accept my log in

*2024-01-19*

I see this has been a complaint. I can’t log in with my library account & password on my iPad. Bummer!

### 1/5 — CANT CHOOSE LOCATION

*2023-12-22*

there’s a review from january of this year that had the same problem! it’s late december. still haven’t fixed it ig. pls … fix this!

## Frequently asked questions about Smart Alec @ Your Library

### What can I do with this app?

This app allows you to access various library services conveniently from your smartphone or tablet. You can print documents like emails, maps, and notes, sign up to use a library PC, and pay any outstanding library charges.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app itself is free to download and use. It provides access to library services for participating libraries without any direct cost to the user for the app's functionality.

### What kind of documents can I print?

You can print a variety of documents directly from your phone or tablet. This includes emails, maps, notes, graphics, and other files that you can access through your mobile device.

### How does this app help me use library PCs?

The app allows you to sign up to use a library PC remotely. This means you can reserve a computer without having to be physically present at the library, saving you time.

### Can I pay my library fees through the app?

Yes, you can conveniently pay your library charges directly through the app. This eliminates the need to wait in line at the circulation desk for payment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.8 — 2025-07-25

1. Display near by library information
2. Auto detect library environment 
3. Guest pass policy update

### 3.0.7 — 2025-04-16

1. Welcome text update
2. Auto fill card number on welcome screen  if it searched by card number in search screen

### 3.0.6 — 2023-08-03

Support for SmartAlec version 4.

### 3.0.5 — 2022-03-05

Fix slow upload issue from printing web pages

### 3.0.3 — 2018-10-25

Policy Updated

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