Extend open hours and provide convenient library access
open+ access | designed specifically for libraries
What is open+ access?
open+ access is a comprehensive system that allows libraries to provide more flexible hours, making them more accessible to the community.
With over 15 years of experience with over 850 libraries world-wide, bibliotheca is continually evolving the open+ access solution, proudly innovating and leading the way for open library access.


Create convenient hours that work for more users within your community

Provide increased accessto valuable self-service resources

Allow special groups to access the library at dedicated times
User expectations require library experiences to continually evolve
open+ evolves access and space management to provide strategic value for libraries with a roadmap that ensures investment longevity.
Learn how to enhance user convenience and library access
Accurate people counting
Assure library users and staff feel safe with visible occupancy >>
Pre-arranged library reservations
Ensure occupancy compliance and positive experiences for all >>
Provide equitable library access for all types of users and communities
Rural commuters in Ontario
Busy families in California
Young professionals in Georgia
Suburban readers in Minnesota
Newsworthy libraries extending access with open+ access
Arklow Library
extends opening hours
Opening hours are to double to 98 hours, from 8am until 10pm, 365 days a year.
Ventura opens to public
without staff
The newly opened branch is one of a few libraries in the USA to offer "express hours,"
Freelton branch of
Hamilton Public Library
Innovative self-serve program extends library hours in rural Hamilton
Innovative global libraries that welcome their communities with open+ access



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