Meescan started small. One innovative idea for self-checkout plus a handful of specialists lead to an industry-changing app that has served libraries worldwide for over 10 years. Over this time, the technological landscape has massively evolved, and inevitably, we are constantly growing with it too. This year Meescan released version 5.0, reinventing our app from the ground up and keeping up with current tech demands.
Why are we making this update?
From the beginning, we have understood that libraries come in all shapes and sizes. Meescan 5.0 offers improved adaptability, so app functions and language can be adjusted to fit each institution’s specific needs. Its structure is more versatile, allowing space for the future development of new features and expanding what is possible within a single application. Meescan is constantly improving through librarian and patron feedback, and we are excited to build a foundation that will grow along with us.
What can you look forward to in the new Meescan experience?
The new Meescan experience features a beautifully modernized user interface and an internal structure designed for flexibility, compatible with present-day operating systems. Here are some of the major changes:
On the kiosk, a comprehensive configurations page has been introduced in-app, allowing librarians easier access to customization options.
Language and font size settings have been moved to the top left panel and can now be quickly accessed at any point of a transaction, whereas it was only possible on the home screen in the legacy app.
The checkout screen has a cleaner layout that highlights clear instructions for the patron, less clutter, and a more visible “Finish” button, making the process more intuitive on both the kiosk and phone app.
On the phone app, all functionalities are neatly condensed in the Centre Button and can be customized to suit your library’s specific needs and permissions.
To see more of the new app please go to https://meescan.com/newapp/
Helping librarians through the transition
A librarian’s day can be extremely busy; the last thing they want to do is to figure out a complex update on their self-checkout. Thankfully, updating Meescan is easy as just a few taps on your kiosk, incurring minimal downtime. During this transition to our new app, we are prioritizing helping librarians update their systems smoothly and addressing any roadblocks along the way. Without needing to spend a fortune on hardware upgrades or technician fees, libraries can easily stay up to date with their equipment while librarians get back to helping patrons beyond checkout.