LibQueue

LibQueue helps readers stop wasting time on long hold lists by showing realistic wait-time predictions and nearby alternatives across library systems. Users paste an ISBN/title and the app aggregates availability, hold-queue length, historical checkout speed, and branch-level circulation patterns to estimate when you’ll actually get the book. It then suggests faster options: different editions (paperback vs. large print), ebook/audiobook versions, neighboring library cards you already have, or interlibrary loan requests with the right form prefilled. For libraries, it offers a lightweight dashboard that highlights chronic bottlenecks (e.g., one title causing hundreds of holds) and recommends actions like purchasing extra copies or switching to simultaneous-use digital licensing where possible. This is not a “cute reminders” app; it’s a practical decision tool that reduces patron frustration and support tickets.