At Booth #1818
Lake Elmo, Minn. — Bibliotheca will host two educational sessions on library access and facility design at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference & Exhibition on Saturday, June 27, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
The sessions are part of a broader presence at the conference, where Bibliotheca will exhibit at Booth #1818 through June 29. Attendees can explore the portfolio in action, including the ALA debut of the Digital Book Kiosk and demonstrations of Romi, the library robot.
“ALA has been part of the library profession’s evolution for 150 years, and Bibliotheca has had the privilege of supporting libraries through more than a third of that journey,” said Matthew Bellamy, CEO at Bibliotheca. “This anniversary conference comes at a time when libraries continue to expand access, remove barriers, and serve their communities in more inclusive ways.”
Founded in Philadelphia in 1876, the same year the United States celebrated its centennial, ALA now returns to Chicago for a conference celebrating 150 years of impact while shaping the future of library service.
Bibliotheca on Stage
Saturday, June 27 | 10:30 – 11:20 AM | Tech Talk Stage (Booth #1320)
Practitioners from public and academic libraries discuss how nontraditional locker deployments are extending access beyond the library building. Panelists include Robin G. Roggio, Director of Resource Sharing and Interlibrary Loan at University of Arkansas Libraries; Samantha Yeung, Access Services Division Manager at Thousand Oaks Library; Adam Webb, Executive Director of Garland County Library; and Sara Fillbrandt, Library Director at Augsburg University Lindell Library.
Education Session: Architecting Access: Designing New and Existing Facilities for Unstaffed Self-Service
Saturday, June 27 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | W471b
Kate Michaud, Director of Project Delivery and Principal at MSR Design, and Kelly Duran, Manager of Express Library at Jefferson County Public Library, share practical lessons from planning and retrofitting library spaces for unstaffed, self-service operation.
Inside Booth #1818
From self-service kiosks to automated materials handling, Bibliotheca’s exhibit covers technologies that help libraries operate more flexibly and serve more people. Featured at the show:
- Romi: a mobile robot designed to assist with returns, checkouts, wayfinding, and locating materials within the library.
- Digital Book Kiosk: an immersive multimedia installation that combines physical books with digital projection, touch interaction, and interactive content experiences.
- Other solutions: selfCheck 3000, selfCheck 2500, cloudCheck tablet, remoteLocker+, flexAMH, smartShelf borrow, and Mobile Inventory (DLA).
Bibliotheca will exhibit at McCormick Place, Booth #1818, June 26–29. Exhibitor hours: Friday, June 26, 5:30–7:00 pm; Saturday–Sunday, June 27–28, 9:00 am–5:00 pm; Monday, June 29, 9:00 am–12:30 pm.
Attendees can schedule a 15-minute booth meeting and receive a $10 Starbucks gift card. Details at https://info.bibliotheca.com/ala-bibliotheca-starbucks-gift-card.
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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