App down? Shortcut to the catalogue on mobile
If the Library app is down you still have the ability to search the Library's catalogue, access your account, and place holds on items. To do this add a shortcut to the mobile version of the Library catalogue site to the Home screen on your device.
Apple: Safari browser
Our Library catalogue is designed to work on mobile, and includes most of the features you're accustomed to using in the Library app.
If you're reading these instructions on your phone or iPad, click this link to launch the mobile site: https://winca.ent.sirsidynix.net.
If you are not reading these instructions on your phone, use one of these two shortcuts
- Open the Safari browser and enter t.ly/YQka3
- Use your camera to scan the QR code provided on this page and open the link from there
With the site loaded, follow these instructions to save the site as a saved app on your device:
- Look for a "Share" icon in the bottom bar on the page, next to the forward and back buttons
- With the share menu open, look for an option called "Add to Home screen" and tap it
- A box called "Add to Home screen" will appear
- You can rename the app if you want - the default is the page title "Catalogue - Winnipeg Public Library" which is awkward; "Library" or "WPL" fits better
- Tap Add in the top-right corner of the screen to complete the steps
- A new icon will appear on your device's screen; you can move it around using the standard home screen press & drag options, or leave it where it is
- Tap the icon at any time to launch the mobile website
Tap the Share button in Safari to find the "Add to Home Screen" option
Sharing menu showing "Add to Home Screen" option
You can edit the App's name before hitting "add"
The app will appear on your home screen. Tap at any time to launch.
Android: Google Chrome browser
Our Library catalogue is designed to work on mobile, and includes most of the features you're accustomed to using in the Library app.
If you're reading these instructions on your Android phone or tablet, click this link to launch the mobile site: https://winca.ent.sirsidynix.net.
If you are not reading these instructions on your phone, use one of these two shortcuts:
- Open the device browser and enter t.ly/YQka3
- Use your camera to scan the QR code provided on this page and open the link from there
With the site loaded, follow these instructions to save the site as a saved app on your device:
- Look for a three-dot Settings icon in the top-right of the page:
- With Settings open, look for an option called "Add to Home screen" and tap it
- A box called "Add to Home screen" will appear
- You can rename the app if you want - the default is the page title "Catalogue - Winnipeg Public Library" which is awkward; "Library" or "WPL" fits better
- Tap Add to complete the steps
- A new icon will appear on your device's screen; you can move it around using the standard home screen press & drag options, or leave it where it is
- Tap the icon at any time to launch the mobile website
Look for the settings icon in the top-right corner of the screen
Settings menu showing "Add to Home Screen" option
You can edit the App's name before hitting "add"
The app will appear on your home screen. Tap at any time to launch.