B&N New Library Page

anamardoll · 09-08-2011, 10:49 PM

OK, I'm going to say it: I don't like the new B&N library pages. I especially don't like that I have to re-sign in every 10 minutes (seems like) because it's got the same security system as my bank.

I've been buying largely from B&N because I started with them and it's nice to have all my books in one place and I used to REALLY like their online library management, but now they've changed it and I can't stand it.

*sob*

Am I the only one who doesn't like the change? Does anyone know how to get it to cookie me up for longer than 10 freaking minutes?

texasnightowl · 09-08-2011, 11:14 PM

Until I saw your post, I hadn't even noticed. But I only go in every now and then and download any books I haven't downloaded previously and move them into "Archive". So since they still have the "new" and "archive" available separately I'm OK.

DianNC · 09-08-2011, 11:45 PM

I hadn't really noticed but I don't usually browse their website much. I normally spend more time on Amazon - it's more familiar to me and easier to navigate, so I find what I want there then do a search for a Nook Book on that title and then click the link.

I did spend some time at B&N today buying and yes, I did have to log my password in more than once so I guess I'm not 'cookied up' either. If I want to check something in my B&N library, I generally use the Nook for PC app.

khalleron · 09-09-2011, 12:05 AM

The only thing I buy from BN is magazines for my Nook Color - it used to be that the library on the website would tell you the date you'd receive the next issue, but it no longer does so.

It took me *days* to finally get my last knitting mag - I wouldn't have had to spend so much time trying to download it if I'd known what day to expect it.

I'm not happy, either, but for a different reason, anamardoll.

jhempel24 · 09-09-2011, 01:39 AM

I'm not a big fan either.

I used to have my password saved etc, and now I won't even have that. Also getting to the Archived books/wish lists aren't that great either.

nookkatz · 09-09-2011, 09:35 AM

I don't like it much, either. I miss having the date purchased available, and I wish the library page would show the sample books separately like it used to.

The new library page definitely needs a search function, too.

anamardoll · 09-09-2011, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nookkatz

I don't like it much, either. I miss having the date purchased available, and I wish the library page would show the sample books separately like it used to.

The new library page definitely needs a search function, too.

This. I use the "samples" as my Wish List (because their Wish List is so hard to find it's not even funny). Not being able to drill directly to the samples anymore is an issue for me.

Why does everyone have to change everything all the time?

Caltsar · 09-09-2011, 10:01 AM

Wow, they did change it.

I don't think it's too terrible (once you click "Go to Library), but I did also like knowing when I purchased a book... Looks like I'll have to use my order history for that :/

anamardoll · 09-09-2011, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caltsar

Wow, they did change it.

I don't think it's too terrible (once you click "Go to Library), but I did also like knowing when I purchased a book... Looks like I'll have to use my order history for that :/

Which, considering that they're listed by Order Number and without any description unless you click on that number, will be a pain.

Caltsar · 09-09-2011, 11:47 AM

On the brighter side, actually managing the important aspects of my library is quite a bit more responsive than the old page!

nookkatz · 09-09-2011, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anamardoll

This. I use the "samples" as my Wish List (because their Wish List is so hard to find it's not even funny). Not being able to drill directly to the samples anymore is an issue for me.

Why does everyone have to change everything all the time? :(

I guess as long as things keep changing all the time, we can hope they'll change it for the better eventually.

I do the same thing as you with samples. On my Nook and Nook Color, I do have shelves for the samples, but that means I have to remember to put the samples there when they show up on the devices!

Ron. · 09-09-2011, 11:50 PM

there is not much I like about that site, I find the navigation poorly done and painfully slow

09-08-2011, 10:49 PM	#1
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	B&N New Library Page OK, I'm going to say it: I don't like the new B&N library pages. I especially don't like that I have to re-sign in every 10 minutes (seems like) because it's got the same security system as my bank. I've been buying largely from B&N because I started with them and it's nice to have all my books in one place and I used to REALLY like their online library management, but now they've changed it and I can't stand it. sob Am I the only one who doesn't like the change? Does anyone know how to get it to cookie me up for longer than 10 freaking minutes?

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09-08-2011, 11:14 PM	#2
texasnightowl Guru Posts: 797 Karma: 2873645 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Device: PW5, Oasis 3, K4B(NT), K3/KK	Until I saw your post, I hadn't even noticed. But I only go in every now and then and download any books I haven't downloaded previously and move them into "Archive". So since they still have the "new" and "archive" available separately I'm OK.

09-08-2011, 11:45 PM	#3
DianNC Banned Posts: 1,431 Karma: 5222495 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Nook Color, Entourage Pocket Edge, iPod Touch 5th Gen	I hadn't really noticed but I don't usually browse their website much. I normally spend more time on Amazon - it's more familiar to me and easier to navigate, so I find what I want there then do a search for a Nook Book on that title and then click the link. I did spend some time at B&N today buying and yes, I did have to log my password in more than once so I guess I'm not 'cookied up' either. If I want to check something in my B&N library, I generally use the Nook for PC app.

09-09-2011, 12:05 AM	#4
khalleron Kate Posts: 1,700 Karma: 3605799 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, United States Device: MeeBook, Kobo Libra Colour	The only thing I buy from BN is magazines for my Nook Color - it used to be that the library on the website would tell you the date you'd receive the next issue, but it no longer does so. It took me days to finally get my last knitting mag - I wouldn't have had to spend so much time trying to download it if I'd known what day to expect it. I'm not happy, either, but for a different reason, anamardoll.

09-09-2011, 01:39 AM	#5
jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	I'm not a big fan either. I used to have my password saved etc, and now I won't even have that. Also getting to the Archived books/wish lists aren't that great either.

09-09-2011, 09:35 AM	#6
nookkatz Tuxedo Cats! Posts: 210 Karma: 1033575 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Nooks and iThings	I don't like it much, either. I miss having the date purchased available, and I wish the library page would show the sample books separately like it used to. The new library page definitely needs a search function, too.

09-09-2011, 10:01 AM	#8
Caltsar Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 86951 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Device: nook Touch, iPad, iPhone	Wow, they did change it. I don't think it's too terrible (once you click "Go to Library), but I did also like knowing when I purchased a book... Looks like I'll have to use my order history for that :/

09-09-2011, 11:47 AM	#10
Caltsar Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 86951 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Device: nook Touch, iPad, iPhone	On the brighter side, actually managing the important aspects of my library is quite a bit more responsive than the old page!

09-09-2011, 11:50 PM	#12
Ron. Evangelist Posts: 448 Karma: 864744 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 3, LookBook, Nook Simple Touch	there is not much I like about that site, I find the navigation poorly done and painfully slow