Press Release: Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems [July 24, 2009]
Sunnyvale Library Upgrades to Bibliotheca RFID Solutions
Copyright (c) 2009 Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems
| Summary | Bibliotheca announced that the Sunnyvale Public Library is purchasing a range of the company’s BiblioChip RFID technology-based sorting, security and self-check solutions, including a 21-bin automated materials handling system that represents the library’s first investment in AMH technology. |
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – July 24, 2009 – Bibliotheca Inc., open RFID solutions partner of choice to 400+ libraries worldwide, announced today that the Sunnyvale (Calif.) Public Library is purchasing a range of the company’s BiblioChip RFID technology-based sorting, security and self-check solutions, including a 21-bin automated materials handling (AMH) system that represents the library’s first investment in AMH technology.
Bibliotheca’s BiblioSort system is designed and tailored to meet the increasing circulation demands and fit within the architectural layout of the library. The system is built for future expansion as needed as it is composed of a 2-, 3-, and/or 5-way module that can be optionally cascaded in different directions and potentially supply up to 256 different destinations. This sorter expansion capability extends to the patron or return input stations as well, allowing up to 10 return stations to be managed.
Additionally, Sunnyvale Library is replacing its current self-check units with Bibliotheca’s new Orion series of self-service stations operating Innovative Interface’s Express Lane software. Bibliotheca BiblioChip technology is fully integrated with the library’s current software, Innovative Interface’s Express Check, allowing patrons and staff to operate under familiar, user-friendly interfaces. Stack processing of items, including multi-part media packs, as well as patent-pending BiblioConversion on the Fly software for easy transition from barcodes to RFID are key, time-saving features.
Other Bibliotheca BiblioChip investments include BiblioGate VI security gates, BiblioStaff Stations with patented shielded technology and BiblioChip open standard RFID tags.
"Our library customers expect a high quality library experience and want it as efficiently and as fast as possible, just as you would expect from residents of Silicon Valley," said Lisa Rosenblum, Library Director for the City of Sunnyvale. "So our goal in selecting Bibliotheca as an RFID partner is to capitalize on advanced self-service and automated sorting tools to enhance and grow the level of service our library offers the community."
"Sunnyvale Library is one of the highest-circulating libraries in California," said Lamar Jackson, Bibliotheca president and CEO. "The library’s challenge, which is to find ways to expanding community service requirements while staying in a consistently limited budget, is exactly the kind of solution Bibliotheca provides."
Adds Jackson, "Our 21-bin sorters and state-of-the-art Orion self-check stations will give library staff the time and bandwidth they need to manage the increasing demand for patron services – pushing these services to a whole new level."
About Sunnyvale Public Library
Sunnyvale Public Library in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley serves a population of approximately 140,000 through a growing collection of nearly 350,000 volumes and an annual circulation of 2.5 million.
About Bibliotheca Inc.
With global headquarters in Switzerland and operations in the Americas and Asia-Pacific, Bibliotheca Inc. is the second largest global provider of practical, scalable RFID solutions. Based on renowned BiblioChip technology, our RFID solutions offer unparalleled integration with ILS systems for optimal staff efficiency as well as easy-to-use, intuitive user interfaces for both patrons and staff – all with the backing of an international company that offers true global customer service and support. We've made the move to RFID smooth for over 400 libraries worldwide.
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
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| Type of Material: | Press Release |
| Issue: | July 24, 2009 |
| Publisher: | Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems |
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Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems |
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Sunnyvale Public Library |
| Permalink: | http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14125 |
| Record Number: | 14125 |
| Last Update: | 2009-07-24 21:38:03 |
| Date Created: | 2009-07-24 21:37:38 |
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