Insights + Trends
Explore innovations, evolving library workflows, and real stories from libraries worldwide improving the patron experience.

LA County Library launched open+ at Avalon Library, giving patrons early-morning access to self-service options—even before staff hours begin.

remoteLockers offer Manchester students 24/7 access to interlibrary loans—eliminating delays, frustration, and limited office pickup hours.

To serve its booming population, Oakville Public Library uses remoteLockers in community hubs, providing convenient access to materials and programs.

Discover how South Korea’s Ulsan Library uses Bibliotheca solutions to streamline services, boost outreach, and serve 7,000 daily visitors.

Athy Library blends historic architecture with selfCheck and RFID tech to host 500+ annual events and deliver a modern, accessible library experience.

Discover how Mooresville Public Library partnered with a local YMCA to provide convenient library access across a rapidly growing community.

Bree Public Library became Belgium’s first open+ library, increasing hours by 180% and offering flexible access with strong community support.

Richmond Hill Public Library installs a modular flexAMH system to streamline returns today and prepare for fully automated patron returns in the future.

Frankfurt Central Library boosts efficiency with a custom flexAMH system, handling returns across multiple floors and expanding open hours for patrons.

Lawrence Public Library installed Bibliotheca remoteLockers in a grocery store, offering patrons easy access to holds while shopping for groceries.

Bundaberg Regional Library uses Bibliotheca’s RFID and smartShelf to streamline tasks, boost access, and strengthen personal connections with the community.

Discover how Forsyth County’s new flexAMH with bulkSeparator reduces return errors, speeds shelving, and frees staff for better patron engagement.