Features & Capabilities

Librista is a companion app for Atriuum-based libraries, designed to empower patrons with easy access to the library catalog. You can search the catalog, view items checked out, renew or place holds, and create personalized book lists. The app also highlights trending and newly added items and supports eBooks when your library partners with additional providers.

Log in with your library credentials, switch between multiple catalogs, and manage your account including fines and items out. Set alert preferences, scan ISBNs to check availability, and follow subjects, authors, or series for new acquisitions. Find local libraries with the Locator and stay updated on community events and notes posted by your library.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Book Systems, Inc
Rating:
4.80
(2,190)
29 new ratings
Version:
2.7.8 Last updated: 2026-04-23
Version code:
884823730
Creation date:
2017-02-03
Compatible devices:
Size:
88.16MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
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Ranking

Other platforms

Android
Librista (v2.7.8)
36,419 4.55 (519)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Book Systems, Inc
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/librista/id1175532865
Website:
http://www.booksys.com

User Reviews

Users praise Librista for viewing holdings and reserving items, plus tracking checked-out materials. But repeated issues dominate: endless loading, locator and multi-library switching problems, login instability, and overall slowness that make the app largely unusable.
Pros
  • Allows viewing library catalog and checking item availability
  • Supports reserving items via the app
  • Helps keep track of checked-out items and due dates
  • Useful for librarians to compare or shop against other library collections
Cons
  • Endless loading / screens that never load (home page, search results, item details)
  • Library locator/location services issues and difficulty switching between libraries
  • Frequent login/logout problems and sessions not staying active
  • Overall slow performance and occasional freezes or crashes
  • Problems managing multiple library cards (switching, per-card history/reservations)
Recent reviews
The e app is so easy to use. I love that it keeps record of all the books I have read.
by Gr*****, 2026-06-01

Love using this app to reserve, renew, and check on books my library has.
by Ho*****, 2026-05-26

New update has completely bricked the app. The search function no longer works; the screen freezes instantly
by Ol*****, 2026-02-12
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