Library Technology Guides

Looking for a new media partner? Look no further: Midwest Tape and Hoopla are here to help. Midwest Tape and Hoopla support libraries in their mission to meet patrons where they are, offering a robust mix of digital and physical content that ensures accessibility, reliability, and ease of use. Midwest Tape has been a trusted provider of physical media to libraries across North America for more than 35 years. From DVDs and Blu-rays to audiobooks on CD, Playaways, music CDs, and, VidieGoGo books with embedded video, Midwest Tape delivers fully processed, shelf-ready materials by street date. Libraries looking to transition their existing digital one copy/one user licenses will find Hoopla Flex to be a seamless solution. [Full Announcement].

Hoopla Digital strengthens investment in product discovery solutions. Hoopla Digital, the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, is reinforcing its commitment to empowering library partners through technological advancements with the launch of Hoopla for Developers, a public, library and vendor-facing documentation website for Hoopla Partner API endpoints. This new resource helps libraries and their technology partners get the most out of their integration by providing detailed Hoopla API documentation, including integration steps, security protocols, general guidelines, and more. [Full Announcement].

American Library Association Conference 2025 Wrap-Up. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, attended the American Library Association Annual Conference 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We were thrilled to see so many of our partners, library colleagues, and fellow vendors in attendance. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions partners with Hoopla Digital to bring Flex integration to Aspen Discovery. ByWater Solutions, an open source community contributor and America's forefront provider of open source library technology support, announced today that they have partnered with Hoopla Digital to integrate its Flex model to Aspen Discovery and LiDA via API. This update will provide the Aspen Community with enhanced access to digital content while ensuring library staff enjoy the catalog curation efficiencies of API integration. [Full Announcement].

Bibliotheca to launch latest generation self-service kiosk at PLA 2024. Bibliotheca, a leading provider of innovative library technology, will showcase its fully integrated library ecosystem and unveil a complement of brand-new solutions at this year's Public Library Association Conference in Columbus, OH. In addition to exploring other recent releases visitors to booth 2412 will be among the first to see the brand-new selfCheck 3000, Bibliotheca's latest premium self-service kiosk and learn about the new cloudCheck mobile app. [Full Announcement].

Auto-Graphics, Inc. has introduced fully indexed records for all hoopla titles in VERSO. Auto-Graphics, Inc. in collaboration with hoopla Digital, has introduced a new feature in VERSO that provides fully-indexed records for all hoopla e-resources. This new feature works with all hoopla content included with both Instant and Flex plans. [Full Announcement].

bibliotheca launches Smartshelf borrow to global library market. Bibliotheca announced the global release of smartShelf borrow, an integrated intelligent-shelving return and borrow solution for libraries of all sizes. smartShelf borrow combines intelligent return shelving with the power of selfCheck to allow instant recirculation of recently returned items. Library users simply place returns on the shelf and technology does the rest - identifying the items, removing them from the user's account, enabling security, and making them immediately available for borrowing through the integrated selfCheck self-service checkout solution. [Full Announcement].

Bibliotheca to unveil new releases and showcase entire ecosystem at ALA 2023. Bibliotheca, a leading provider of innovative library technology, announced that it will bring its catalogue of library solutions and a host of learning experiences to the American Library Association Conference in Chicago, June 22-27, 2023. These new releases include cloudCheck tablet*, a small, streamlined self-checkout solution that makes it easy for libraries to improve service by increasing the number of service points throughout the library; smartShelf borrow, an intelligent shelving return solution with built-in self-checkout; and the redesigned DLA inventory wand. [Full Announcement].

Follett Aspen Student Information System partners with MyFlexLearning. Follett School Solutions and Nash Consulting, LLC, announced a partnership to integrate the Follett Aspen Student Information System with Nash Consulting's MyFlexLearning, a flexible scheduling platform. Together, the two systems give schools the benefit of the robust Aspen master scheduler and the ability to provide flexible and personalized daily offerings for students via MyFlexLearning. [Full Announcement].

Civica acquires Infoflex. Civica, a global leader in software for public services, has announced that Civica UK Limited, the company's wholly owned subsidiary, has acquired UK based healthcare software specialist Chameleon Information Management Services Limited and its subsidiary, Flex Software Limited, trading as InfoFlex. [Full Announcement].

RMG Consultants, Inc.. 2020 RMG's Annual Presidents' Seminar: Learning from Past Company Presidents. Learn from Past Company Presidents as They Share Perspectives and Advise the Library Industry at RMG's Annual Presidents' Seminar: The View from the Top. Hear and ask about what these former technology company leaders have to say about their Library Industry experiences, perspectives, and advice. What lessons can we learn from our library automation industry's history as we consider how libraries will absorb and adapt the onslaught of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), high speed (5G) mobile data technologies, quantum computing? [Full Announcement].

Contex. Texas A&M University-Central Texas preserves history like never before. Contex announced that the University Archives of Texas A&M University-Central Texas uses Contex large format scanners to preserve history like never before. The University Archives installed an IQ Quattro roll-fed scanner and IQ FLEX flatbed scanner at its new facility located at Heritage Hall, which opened in January, this year. The Contex scanners boost staffers' scanning productivity by up to 50%, thanks to quick scanning speeds and Nextimage software, which simplifies functions such as cropping, rotating, and editing, especially for delicate material. [Full Announcement].

Historic Woburn Public Library expands; installing Tech Logic automated materials handling sorter and self-checkout. Massachusetts' historic Woburn Public Library will celebrate the grand opening of its renovated building on March 16, featuring state-of-the-art Tech Logic technologies for patron convenience and staff efficiency at its core. [Full Announcement].

bibliotheca Receives Gold and Platinum Modern Library Awards for Fifth Consecutive Year. bibliotheca, a leading global library technology solutions provider is proud to announce that it has received four platinum awards and two gold awards in LibraryWorks’ fifth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs.) The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry in a truly unbiased format. [Full Announcement].

bibliotheca Receives Gold and Platinum Modern Library Awards for Fifth Consecutive Year. bibliotheca, a leading global library technology solutions provider is proud to announce that it has received four platinum awards and two gold awards in LibraryWorks’ fifth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs.) The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry in a truly unbiased format. [Full Announcement].

Tech Logic develops custom, single-sided sorter for New Monticello Library. Tech Logic partnered with Johnson County (KS) Library System to design and install a unique, custom automated materials handling solution, that includes a drive up book drop and overhead conveyance leading to a 7-bin, single-sided sorter for their new, highly-anticipated Monticello branch. [Full Announcement].

bibliotheca introduces ground-breaking upgrades for cloudLibrary at ALA 2018. bibliotheca will be introducing three exciting new cloudLibrary modules at this summer’s ALA conference in New Orleans, June 22 – 25, 2018. [Full Announcement].

Helping libraries expand access and convenience: bibliotheca launches open+ at PLA. bibliotheca announces the North American launch of its open library solution, open+. open+ is a comprehensive solution that provides more convenient access for users, more flexibility for library staff and more opportunities for libraries to make an impact within their communities. Using the open+ solution, libraries can control building access, security, and automation through one efficient central management hub. Seamlessly integrating with existing ILS and library solutions, open+ allows libraries to easily configure open hours, monitor library activity, control audio announcements and more. [Full Announcement].

After an award-winning year, bibliotheca showcases comprehensive integrated solutions for engaged libraries at ALA Midwinter. bibliotheca will be on hand at this year’s ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver, February 9-13, 2018, to showcase a host of comprehensive solutions designed to help libraries connect, engage and evolve. [Full Announcement].

Tech Logic Welcomes New Senior Solutions Specialists to Represent Northern U.S. and Canada. Tech Logic announced the recent hire of Nicole Johnson and David Degrandchamp, who in October, joined the Tech Logic team as Senior Solutions Specialists for the Northeast U.S. and eastern Canadian territories, and North Central U.S. and central Canadian territories respectively. [Full Announcement].