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Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · 14h

In the Lyon metro area, Saint-Genis-Laval became the first library in the region, and sixth in France, to extend access with open+.

Usage has nearly doubled since launch, with 26 extra open hours each week.

Watch our webinar (FR) with Médiathèque B612: hubs.la/Q03MJMDD0

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · 2d

We’re proud to sponsor MetLib 2025, hosted by the Toronto Public Library. 🍁

Through Thursday (Oct. 9), visit Jean-Simon Boivin and Alini Garcia at our sponsor table to see how Bibliotheca helps libraries create more opportunities for human connection through smart automation.

#MetLib2025 @ifla.org

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · 2d

We’re heading to Edmonton for #StrongerTogether2025!

📍 Meet Jean-Simon Boivin at the DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel to talk about how self-service and automation help libraries empower their communities.

See you there! #AlbertaLibraries

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · 7d

October is Canadian Library Month, led by the Canadian Federation of Library Associations. 🇨🇦📚

Libraries support lifelong learning, cultural engagement and freedom of expression. This month, join us in celebrating their essential role in strengthening communities across Canada. #LibrariesForLife

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Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · 7d

A fresh look from West Des Moines Public Library (Iowa, USA) ✨

The team took the selfCheck 3000’s graphic wrap to the next level, turning functional instructions into a bold, branded surface that guides patrons step by step.

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · 8d

Canada’s NDTR: we honour Survivors and the children who never returned. /
Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation : nous honorons les survivants et les enfants qui ne sont jamais rentrés.

#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · 26d

Accessibility has become the new minimum for library services.

Join Bibliotheca experts for Accessibility in Action on September 25. This webinar will explore global accessibility laws, trends, and practical steps for inclusive library services.

Register now: hubs.la/Q03J6fK80

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Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · 28d

We’re back at ARSL 2025: Libraries Rise!
📍 Sept 17–19 | Albuquerque Convention Center | Booth 503

Meet Brian Gilbert & Bryan Pasteryk and explore how Bibliotheca’s self-service solutions expand access & strengthen communities.

See you in Albuquerque! #ARSL2025

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Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Sep 8

On September 8, @unesco.org marks International Literacy Day. This year’s theme, Promoting literacy in the digital era, highlights how literacy now includes navigating information online, evaluating sources, and engaging safely with technology.

#LiteracyDay

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Sep 4

Check out this great video from our customer Mount Prospect Public Library showing how flexAMH streamlines returns, sorts items into 13 bins, and keeps materials moving back to shelves.

In the Chicago suburbs, the library serves 56,000 residents from a 101,290-sq-ft Main Library and a South Branch.

Reposted by Bibliotheca

American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day! Today, we're honoring the library workers across the country whose dedication and expertise keep our libraries and our communities strong. Libraries work because library workers do!

ALA offices are closed in observance.

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Reposted by Bibliotheca

American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Sep 1

Books and so much more. From ebooks and audiobooks to maker labs and museum passes—a library card is the key to it all. One Card. Endless Possibilities.
September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. https://ilovelibraries.org/librarycard/

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Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Aug 29

From the U.S. to the EU and Asia-Pacific, new regulations demand barrier-free tech.

Bibliotheca’s selfCheck™ is built for inclusivity: high-contrast screens, adjustable heights, tactile keypads & audio navigation.

Discover accessible self-service: info.bibliotheca.com/selfcheck-re...

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Aug 20

Protect collections while ensuring everyone feels welcome.

▫️ Wide aisles for accessibility
▫️ Visible patron counter for insights
▫️ Stylish, transparent design

Explore the details: www.bibliotheca.com/solutions/se...

#LibraryTech #RFID

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Aug 18

Day 1 at #WLIC2025 | @ifla.org

We’re excited to kick off this global gathering of library leaders. Join us at Booth #A18 to meet our amazing sponsors, Telelift and Hublet, and explore Bibliotheca’s portfolio of solutions that bring people and technology together to move libraries forward.

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Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Aug 13

Help your library run smoothly with the new selfCheck™ 2500.

▫️ Fast, intuitive checkouts with quickConnect™ software
▫️ Anti-glare screen for clear visibility
▫️ Modular design for even the tightest locations

Learn more: hubs.la/Q03CxlZp0
#LibraryTech #SelfService

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Aug 7

Missed it? Watch the full recording here: www.bibliotheca.com/webinar-prot...

Hosted by Lisa Stamm, MLS, the session featured Tasslyn Magnusson and Sabrina Baeta from PEN America, and Sanobar Wilkins from EveryLibrary’s Fight for the First initiative.

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Aug 6

Multi-screen. Interactive. Simple to use.

With uniFi+, you can turn every idle screen, selfCheck, and public PC into a vibrant communication tool. Promote programs, share real-time updates, and educate visitors.

Learn more: www.bibliotheca.com/solutions/di...

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Aug 6

The newly renovated Mullins Library at the University of Arkansas blends historic character with modern design.

Technology is at the heart of this project. An 11-tower indoor remoteLocker and selfChecks now make it easy for students and faculty to check out or return holds.

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Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Aug 4

In an interview published in Library Journal, Bibliotheca CEO Matthew Bellamy explains how libraries worldwide are adapting to rising user expectations, expanding access, and adopting more inclusive technology.

Read the full interview: www.libraryjournal.com/story/interv...

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Jul 31

📚 We’re thrilled to be part of 2025 OverDrive: Digipalooza conference, taking place August 12–14 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, OH!

Visit us at Table #11 to meet Molly Haines and experience Bibliotheca’s newest compact innovation, the selfCheck 2500. Let’s connect!

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Jul 14

🎥 See flexAMH in action

No matter your size, volume, or space constraints, flexAMH adapts to your workflow.

Explore what’s possible: info.bibliotheca.com/updated-auto...

#flexAMH #LibraryTech

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Jul 10

#TBT to our uniFi+ webinar

Missed it live? Now’s your chance to catch the full session on demand: info.bibliotheca.com/on-demand-un...

Turn library screens into powerful tools for wayfinding, promotion, and engagement.

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Jul 10

Tattle-Tape™️ has protected libraries for over 50 years, and it’s still the world’s most trusted EM security technology.

Now is the perfect time to bring your library protection up to date. Upgrade now: info.bibliotheca.com/tattle-tape-...

Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only.

Bibliotheca @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social · Jul 9

📚 At the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Conference 2025, Bibliotheca unveiled its most comprehensive lineup of library tech yet.

Thank you to @penamerica.bsky.social + @everylibrary.bsky.social for helping champion access and intellectual freedom.

🔗 www.bibliotheca.com/ala-2025-lib...

#ALAAC25

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