the best of both worlds
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It’s all about the experience
We understand how important it is for users to have a great experience when they visit your library. Whether it’s an enjoyable conversation with your knowledgeable staff, attending a valuable event, having an easy self-service experience, or downloading and reading from your digital collection, we know that every touchpoint builds on the reputation of your library. With growing requests to host additional programmes like technology classes, hands-on learning or increased story time options, libraries must become as productive and efficient as possible to meet the changing needs of their communities.Organise, preserve, and make knowledge accessible for everyone
Promote literacy without discrimination
Provide educational opportunities to help people grow
Provide relevant programmes and services for their communities
Transform lives and fuel lifelong learners
Continually extend their services to meet the changing needs of users
Support higher education’s core mission of research and education
We believe in libraries because they...
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Increase
library usage
strategic goals
Meet
Encourage
user discovery
We help libraries
Our focus
Delivering product and service innovation in partnership
Supporting the mission of libraries
Bridging the digital & physical divide
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With our industry-leading service plans, you get expert maintenance and repair along with support to minimise any inconvenience for your users. Service begins with the development of quality products that will provide maximum long-term value. Our unmatched service plans will allow you to keep your system operating smoothly, so you can focus on your library users.
Unmatched service you can count on
Ongoing software
updates & bug fixes
Trained technicians
providing premium support
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Drive participation for
upcoming events
Quick and convenient
processing
Easy to use
interface
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Self-service is only convenient if it’s easy
Integrate physical and digital collections with cloudLibrary™
Encourage discovery with recommended reads*
Innovative design that engages library users Drive participation through patron promos Easily customise with an online design editor
Designed for everyday users with an ergonomic workflow
Customise your system
and quickly run reports
Discover more...
In our dedicated quickConnect™ brochure * Currently compatible with EBSCO Novelist and Proquest LibraryThing
* Some modules may be chargeable
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selfCheck™ components hybrid selfCheck™components selfCheck™ 400 selfCheck™ 420 selfCheck™ 1000
hybrid selfCheck™ 1000
Desktop version available P P P P P
Build your own components P P
EM/RFID hybrid P P
Landscape screen 19” 19” 19” 19”
Portrait screen 22” 22”
Media case unlocker P* P* P* P* P P
Height Adjustable P P
Guided LED experience P P
Integrated Return Bin P P
Colour options: powder-coated paint P P P
Graphic wrap P P P
Non-RFID interactive kiosk P
Cash payment P* P* P P* P P
Debit & credit card payment P* P* P P* P P
ePayment P P P P P P
ApplePay P** P** P** P** P** P**
Payment modules optional on all kiosks * add-on option, not integrated ** dependent on card payment solution
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Digital selfCheck™ integration
Drive digital circulation from self-service transactions
An outstanding eBook & eAudiobook
experience, designed for library users
Attract new digital users from within your library eBook & eAudiobook content from top publishers Extremely simple sign-up and sign-in process Simple content transfer process
Marketing tools to help promote your digital collection
Read more...
In our dedicated cloudLibrary™ brochure
In-library discovery
cloudLibrary™ discoveryTerminal
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Extend library opening hours & improve service to your community
open+ allows you to maintain or extend your library opening hours, providing your community with more choice and flexibility as to when and how they engage with the library service. This complete solution can automatically control and monitor building access, self-service kiosks, public access computers, lighting, alarms, public announcements and user safety.
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Secure access outside of
staffed hours
Increase library usage
and attract new
members
Protect or extend
opening hours
Proven experience with open+
bibliotheca has a proven track record of success implementing open+. With deployments
extending over 6 years and over 250 libraries using this solution, open+ can work seamlessly
with your library system to maintain service levels, increase use, and potentially expand
opening hours for your community.
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Items are returned and security is activated immediately Convenient access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Improved ergonomic workflow for staff
Staff time can be reallocated to more meaningful tasks
Dedicated sort patterns allow for quicker processing of hold items
Real-time returns you can count on
Immediately update
user accounts
automated returns to
High volume
speed up circulation
Customise to fit your
space and needs
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300 AMH range
IRSS AMH range
RFID bookDrop
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Configure devices remotely and synchronise settings across your entire range View status and reports on your library self-service devices
Communicate with other bibliotheca customers through an online forum
Access a wealth of self-help training materials, including videos and user guides Connect to Content Acquisition Tool to manage your cloudLibrary™ digital account
libraryConnect™ is the only place you need to go to manage your entire suite of bibliotheca solutions. This one-stop portal allows you to access more information, have full transparency on all your products and connect with like-minded library customers.
Everything you need in one place
device configuration
live reports
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detailed statistics
self-help & training
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Colour options
Many of our products can have a colour finish applied in one of over 200 options that include semi-matte, glossy and pearlescent finishes. Others have custom laminate finish options available. Please talk to your Account Manager for more details.
remoteLocker™ extends the coverage and accessibility of your library service so that you
can offer users a self-service experience at locations and times more convenient to them. Deployable at any indoor location, remoteLocker™ allows your library users to reserve items in
their usual way, collect them at the device and return their previous loans.
Remote locations extend your service
Extend library services within and beyond your community Configure to fit your individual requirements and space
Integrated with RFID, users can easily return multiple items at one time LMS automatically updates once item is collected or returned
Large locker capacities allow users to collect multiple items
Available in a variety of RAL colours to suit any community environment Custom graphic wraps to extend your branding within the community
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Perfect return system for smaller spaces & budgets Fast and easy returns when users don’t require a receipt Eliminate queues with a dedicated returns area
Security set & LMS updated
Items are ready for circulation immediately
Four shelving options to choose from for various types of items
smartShelf™ is an intelligent RFID shelf that makes returning library items quick and easy for
your users. Designed to be used with our selfCheck™ 410 interactive kiosk and integrated into
new library furniture, users simply place their items on the shelf and watch as their account is automatically updated and the security set.
Returned items available immediately
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RFID solutions
Tattle-Tape™ & hybrid solutions
Our detection systems combine flexibility and style with state-of-the-art technology to help provide excellent detection and reliability. Choose from RFID, Electromagnetic (EM), RF or a hybrid mix of EM/RFID technologies to find the perfect detection system for your library.
Protect your valuable assets
RFID gate basic RFID gate 400 RFID gate 9100 RFID gate premium Tattle-Tape™ gate 3500 Tattle-Tape™ gate 3800 Tattle-Tape™ gate 3900 hybrid gate
Integrated people counter P P P P P P
Visible & audible alerts P P P P P P P P
Multiple aisles P P P P P P P P
Energy saving design P P P P
RFID security detection P P P P P
Electromagnetic (EM) security detection P P P P
Hybrid EM/RFID security detection P
RF security detection
System can be installed close to metal objects P P P P P P
Custom colours P P P P
Extra-wide installation P
Software for item identification and people count P P P
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RFID solutions
Tattle-Tape™ & hybrid solutions
Designed for both the initial tagging of your collection and day-to-day staff circulation tasks, our solutions empower your staff to complete transactions as quickly, efficiently and conveniently as possible.
Simplify staff workflow
RFID workstation mobile RFID workstation print RFID workstation USB RFID workstation RFID workstation shielded Tattle-Tape™ desensitizer Tattle-Tape™ resensitizer Tattle-Tape™ bookcheck Tattle-Tape™ workstation hybrid workstation
Process multiple items at one time P P P P
Process items one at a time P P P P P P P P P P
Can be mounted under or in the circulation desk P P P P P
Fully shielded antenna P
RFID reader included within the antenna housing P
RFID reader and antenna provided as separate units P P P P P Mobile conversion solution P
Deactivate EM security strips P P P P
Activate EM security strips P P P P
Can process both EM and RFID items P
Can process barcode & RFID items P P P P
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mobile workstation mobile inventory mobile DLA
Integrated touch screen P P
Operates in conjunction with a tablet or PC P
Powerful “Boost-Mode” allows for enhanced detection of thin items P P Lightweight and ergonomic design P P P
Long lasting battery life P P
Allows staff to wirelessly read data and collect information P P
Audible and LED alerts P P
Uploads data via a wireless network P Complete item transactions P
Check user account info P
Update item security P P
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Our mobile solutions allow your staff to manage user activities and inventory tasks quickly and efficiently, having tools in the palm of their hand.
Work wirelessly, from anywhere
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consumables
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Quality tested for peak performance
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