Communico Product Updates

Sharing updates and enhancements to the Communico platform. 

Reporting Now Available for Communico Classics

6/1/20 5:33 PM / by Marcie Felner posted in Engage, Reports

We have added reporting capabilities for Engage Classic Reads. There is a new option under the drop-down menu which will allow you to run reports based on Classic Read downloads.

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Schedule Updates, Roam Lite and Engage Self-Check Update

6/1/20 5:23 PM / by Marcie Felner posted in Engage, COVID-19 Response, Roam Lite, Schedule

The engineering team closed out May with a productive week, completing two high-priority updates to Schedule. Additional updates are planned for this week along with major milestones for Roam Lite and adding self-check to Engage. 

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Social Distancing Checkout FAQ

5/8/20 3:26 PM / by Marcie Felner posted in Engage, COVID-19 Response, Reserve, Roam, Self Check, Roam Lite

As discussions turn to libraries reopening they raise questions around social distancing and checkouts, particularly as many anticipate taking a phased approach. We've been discussing how our modules can best support these various stages and recently shared three enhancements we hope will make it easier for you to serve your community while keeping patrons and staff safe. 

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Webinar: Social Distancing Checkout

4/28/20 7:49 PM / by Paul Quelch posted in Engage, Reserve, Self Check

At last, we are now talking more about branch openings than closures! But with that comes questions around social distancing and checkouts, particularly as libraries are expected to have a phased approach to reopening. We've been discussing how our modules can best support these various stages and are pleased to share three enhancements we hope will make it easier for you to serve your community while keeping patrons and staff safe. 

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Communico Classics

4/6/20 3:23 PM / by Suzanne Marsalisi posted in Engage, COVID-19 Response

Never has there been a better time to get lost in the pages of a good book. Whether readers are looking for adventure or mystery, romance or intrigue, current data suggests they are turning to classic "bucket list" titles or higher page counts to fill their time and imaginations. Even Stephen King recently admitted on Twitter that he is using his self-isolation to "finally" read Ulysses. 

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Digital Library Card Sign Up

3/30/20 3:39 PM / by Paul Quelch posted in Engage, COVID-19 Response, Create

Over the last few weeks the Communico Team has been working hard to develop, implement and support tools that help our library's through these uncharted waters.  Initially these were utility tools to manage room reservations and events. Information regarding these tools is available here or by reaching out to customersuccess@communico.us.

I am pleased to report we are shifting focus to develop enhancements that allow you to continue to connect and engage with patrons from a (social) distance.

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