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Bibliotheca and ByWater Solutions Announce RFID Integration for Koha Libraries
June 2, 2026

Lake Elmo, Minn. — Bibliotheca, a global provider of library technology solutions, has announced a new integration between its RFID workstations and the Koha integrated library system. This integration was made possible by our partnership with ByWater Solutions and is enabled through the staffConnect link plugin.

The integration allows Koha to communicate directly with Bibliotheca RFID pads, enabling staff to process multiple items at once without switching between systems. The result is faster check-in, checkout, and renewal workflows, with improved accuracy in high-volume environments.

By removing the need for one-by-one item handling and reducing reliance on separate interfaces, the integration streamlines daily operations and helps staff stay focused on patron service.

“This is a practical step forward for library workflows,” said Mason Humphrey, Commercial Director at Bibliotheca. “This integration brings RFID and Koha closer together in a way that removes friction from everyday staff workflows.”

Jessica Zairo, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at ByWater Solutions added, “Koha is developed to be flexible and adaptable. By integrating directly with Bibliotheca RFID workstations, we’re providing libraries with a more streamlined way to manage circulation.”

The staffConnect link plugin enables Koha to control both RFID hardware and on-screen messaging, creating a unified workflow within a single interface.

About ByWater Solutions

ByWater Solutions is a full service, high-quality open source support and implementation company dedicated to providing libraries with a lower cost, more advanced level of support for their systems than a traditional proprietary solution can offer. ByWater Solutions has a proven track record in the first-rate implementation and support services with library systems of all sizes for the Koha ILS, Aspen Discovery, Metabase, and Libki PC Management.

About Bibliotheca

Bibliotheca is a global library technology partner helping libraries create more accessible, connected, and intuitive experiences for their communities. For more than 50 years, the company has worked with libraries to simplify everyday operations, support staff, and give patrons more flexibility in how they access services, resources, and spaces.

Today, Bibliotheca works with more than 30,000 libraries across 21 countries. Its solutions support self-service, returns, extended access, digital engagement, and accessibility-focused experiences, all designed around the real needs of modern libraries and the communities they serve.

For more information on this release, please contact
info@bibliotheca.com.

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