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South Gloucestershire Libraries Expand Access by 166% With open+ Technology

With open+ access, South Gloucestershire libraries increased open hours by 166%, offering greater flexibility, access, and quiet spaces for every community member.

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January 29, 2018

Modern library interior with RFID security gates and Bibliotheca self-checkout kiosks at Kalk Library in Cologne, Germany.

Cologne Public Library: Discover how world-class design and tech can turn a library into a community’s third-place

Cologne’s Kalk Library expanded access by 53% with open+ and RFID tech, turning a redesigned space into a modern third place for the community.

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October 31, 2017

Hamilton Public Library Expands Rural Access With open+

With open+ access, Hamilton’s Freelton branch grew from 17 to 60 open hours per week—boosting visits by 19% in just a few months.

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May 22, 2017

Lady using open+ access panel to enter Gwinnett County Public library

Gwinnett County Leads the Way in Expanding Access With open+

The first library in North America to implement open+ access, Gwinnett County more than doubled its open hours—without expanding its budget.

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May 14, 2017

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South Gloucestershire Libraries Expand Access by 166% With open+ Technology

Cologne Public Library: Discover how world-class design and tech can turn a library into a community’s third-place

Hamilton Public Library Expands Rural Access With open+

Gwinnett County Leads the Way in Expanding Access With open+

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