East County Library opened its doors in Gresham, Oregon, on Saturday. Thirty years in the making, 95,000 sq ft, and selfCheck 3000 kiosks in place from day one. Congratulations, @multcolib.bsky.social. What a milestone.

We’re at FLA 2026! Visit booth #503 to connect with Kathy Marks and get live demos of the selfCheck 2500 and cloudCheck tablet. 📍 Hilton Doubletree Universal Orlando | May 13–15 #FLA2026

Yesterday, Wyoming Area Library in Wyoming, Minnesota officially launched its Extended Access program.

A kid said the new library should have a giraffe. They listened. 🧵

Libraries across Belgium are extending their hours. More below →

It's Preservation Week. Libraries, archives, and museums in the U.S. hold over 4.8 billion items. This year's theme: Is This Thing On? Preserving Memory and Building Archives. Explore free webinars running all week: preservationweek.org #PreservationWeek

Libraries face real pressure around collections and access. This session brings together @penamerica.bsky.social and the @txfreedomread.bsky.social on something concrete: how libraries build community support, and what that looks like in practice. Register here: www.bibliotheca.com/webinar-comm...

We’re on the final day of BCLA 2026 in Richmond, Canada, hosted by the @bcla.bsky.social. Stop by Booth #45 to meet Jean-Simon Boivin, Sophia Tzeng, and Alini Eliza Garcia, and see how Bibliotheca supports modern libraries — from self-service and automation to access and engagement. #BCLA2026

Today is #RightToReadDay. Access to information is still being challenged, and libraries cannot defend it alone. Join our webinar with @penamerica.bsky.social and @txfreedomread.bsky.social to learn how communities can support libraries and respond to book challenges. 🔗 hubs.la/Q04cL-c-0

This week is #NationalLibraryWeek. First observed in 1958 and led by the American Library Association, it highlights the essential role libraries and library workers play in our communities. At Bibliotheca, we are proud to support the systems and teams behind that work.

#ALN26 We are delighted to announce our Gold sponsor for the in-person day this year is Bibliotheca. Please visit our website to find out more academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/conference/a... Thank you @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social for your continued support.

Today is International Special Librarians Day. Working beyond traditional libraries, these professionals deliver the right information when it matters most. Long before “knowledge management,” they were already building the systems behind it.

BCLA 2026 is almost here. Join us in Richmond at Booth #45 and experience the cloudCheck tablet firsthand, a compact, flexible self-service solution designed to expand your self-check capabilities. 📍 Richmond, BC 📅 April 22–24 Explore our solutions: www.bibliotheca.com/solutions/

April is School Library Month. Led by the @aaslala.bsky.social, this annual initiative recognizes the essential role school libraries and librarians play in student learning, literacy, and long-term success. #SchoolLibraryMonth

At @ala-pla.bsky.social 2026, we put up a wall and invited people to share something simple: a message, a thought, a bit of encouragement. What showed up says a lot about the people who make libraries what they are. #StandWithLibraries #PLA2026

At @ala-pla.bsky.social 2026, visitors to booth #603 can learn how libraries are expanding access with remoteLocker+, our next-generation holds pickup solution designed for use beyond library walls. Learn more: www.bibliotheca.com/remotelocker... #PLA2026 #StandWithLibraries

Stop by booth #603 and pick up a postcard from @ala-pla.bsky.social 2026. Write a message to someone you wish were here. We’ll mail it for you. Artwork by Minneapolis artist Leeya Rose Jackson, celebrating how libraries connect us wherever we are. #PLA2026 #StandWithLibraries

We’re open. Come find us at booth #603. Day one of @ala-pla.bsky.social 2026 is here. Stop by to see remoteLocker+, Romi, the selfCheck line, and more, and add your voice to our community wall. Tell us what libraries mean to you. #PLA2026 #StandWithLibraries

AI is already part of library workflows. In our most-attended webinar, we looked at how libraries are using it today, from drafting content to building reports and answering routine questions. Here’s a recap of what came up. Read more → www.bibliotheca.com/ai-in-librar...

Thank you to everyone who registered for our AI in Libraries webinar, our largest session to date. And a special thanks to our panelists for sharing practical insights on how AI can support library staff and better serve communities. Watch on demand → www.bibliotheca.com/webinar-ai-i...

What can happen in a few seconds at selfCheck? More than you think. Libraries are promoting events, updating content remotely, and using receipts to extend communication. Read the article → www.bibliotheca.com/quickconnect...

The service is delivered by experienced library professionals and focuses on operational validation, practical guidance, and informed decisions before major investments are made. Learn more → info.bibliotheca.com/bibliotheca-...

Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar yesterday. And a special thanks to our panelists, Bryan Pasteryk, Gwyneth Jelinek, and Lori Livesay, for sharing practical insights on how libraries promote programs and engage patrons at key moments. Watch on demand: www.bibliotheca.com/customer-tra...

Bibliotheca has introduced remoteLocker+, a new generation of lockers designed to expand access to reserved materials beyond library walls. Read the full announcement → www.bibliotheca.com/remotelocker...

In February, seven new Field Technicians completed three weeks of hands-on training at our Lake Elmo, MN center. Bibliotheca now has 80+ on-site technicians and 40+ remote experts supporting libraries across North America — with parts stocked locally in Minnesota and Ontario.

We’re live at #CILDC and the Exhibit Hall is buzzing with demos, ideas, and great conversations. If you’re here, come say hi. If you’re nearby, it’s not too late. Join us- champ.ly/ziuBVNkV#CILDC What’s caught your eye so far? 👀

Don Jannazzo and David Lubin are at Computers in Libraries 2026 near Washington, D.C. Stop by booth #216 to see the selfCheck 2500 live. 📍 Hyatt Regency Crystal City | March 17–19 #CIL2026

At Flower Mound Public Library (TX), the book drop fills every 15 minutes during peak hours. A smartShelf borrow unit placed in the library’s long corridor now handles up to ⅓ of all returns. Kids call it the “bloop bloop” machine. Read more: hubs.la/Q046VV3K0

We’re heading to #PLA2026 in Minneapolis. Looking forward to joining the community at @ala-pla.bsky.social. Visit Bibliotheca at booth #603 to explore solutions for self-service, materials handling, and expanded library access. Learn more: www.bibliotheca.com/pla-2026/ #StandWithLibraries

Hello from the Bluegrass State! We’re in Kentucky this week for the KPLA Conference, connecting with librarians from across the state. Stop by the Bibliotheca table to meet David Lubin and explore our ecosystem of library solutions. #KPLA2026

From MARC records to generative models, library systems have evolved for decades. This article traces that trajectory — drawing on global survey data and published research to examine what’s changing and what’s at stake for libraries worldwide. → www.bibliotheca.com/ai-in-librar...

In Colorado, Jefferson County Public Library opened the first fully unstaffed branch in the U.S. using open+. Nearly four years in, visits keep growing, and community feedback remains strong. Read the story: www.bibliotheca.com/library-stor...

The LINK app brings system monitoring to mobile. Check on devices while you're on the floor, between branches, or away from your workstation. Explore the LINK app → www.bibliotheca.com/libraryconne...

Bibliotheca is hosting Customer Connect 2026 on March 30–31 in Lake Elmo, MN, ahead of the PLA Conference. Free two-day event with hands-on training, product demos, facility tours, and shuttle service from Minneapolis. Register: www.bibliotheca.com/customer-con...

When 70 percent or more of checkouts happen at the selfCheck, it becomes the main interaction point. This post explores why integrations like calendars, print release, discovery, and payments work best inside the selfCheck workflow. Read the post → hubs.ly/Q0416sCG0

Day two at @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social Super Conference 2026. Our team is at Booth 405, connecting with library professionals from across Canada. One highlight this week has been our interactive wall, where attendees are sharing their answers to a simple yet meaningful question. #OLASC

We’re at @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social Super Conference 2026 this week. Day one at Booth 405 is underway, with library professionals stopping by to see smartShelf borrow, remoteLocker, and selfCheck 3000 in action. 📍 Toronto Metro Convention Centre | January 28–31 #OLASC

Bibliotheca has released the LINK app and AI-based insights for libraryConnect LINK. These updates extend the platform with mobile access to dashboards, alerts, and device status, and introduce AI-based analysis of LINK operational data. Read more: hubs.la/Q040xj4W0

SKO 2026 at Lake Elmo HQ! U.S. and Canada teams together for sessions, Americas Town Hall, and team activities (darts, hammer strikes, axe throwing). We're definitely better at library technology than axes. Thanks to the Bibliotheca team. Let's make it happen.

Wishing our library partners a warm and joyful holiday season. Thank you for all you do for your communities.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Bibliotheca! Thank you to the librarians, staff, and partners we work with. Wishing you a wonderful holiday! ❤️

flexAMH Conveyors adapt to your space. Single-room setups, multi-floor layouts, corner turns, long runs—modules connect any way your building needs. Learn more: www.bibliotheca.com/flexamh/

Connect with Molly Haines at booth #110 to explore Bibliotheca’s full ecosystem and experience the selfCheck 2500 in person. Discover how our solutions help strengthen communities and streamline library systems. #OLC2025 #OhioLibraries

Forsyth County Public Library is one of the fastest-growing systems in the U.S. and has fully redesigned how it handles returns across its branches. Join us for a live conversation with their team. 🗓️ Dec 10, 11:00 AM CT Save your spot: www.bibliotheca.com/webinar-fors...

Congratulations to the City of Anna (TX) on the grand opening of their new library this weekend! We’re proud to support this next chapter. The library has implemented a broad suite of Bibliotheca technology, from self-service to extended-access solutions.

Meet Romi, the library robot at SWITCH 2025 🤖 Meet Romi, the library robot showing how technology supports wayfinding, self-service, and more inclusive experiences. Stop by Booth #36 to see Romi and Bibliotheca’s full range of library solutions. #SWITCH2025

Academic libraries are evolving fast, but many still rely on 20-year-old barcode systems. RFID is changing that: faster checkouts, accurate inventory, and less manual work. See how universities are making the switch: www.bibliotheca.com/rfid-in-acad...

How do you turn wasted space into wonder? At Redford Township District Library (MI), an unused 18,000 sq. ft. storage area became a bright new Children’s Department, filled with butterflies, murals, and climbing tunnels. 📚 Read the full story: bibliotheca.com/library-stor...

🇦🇺 Great to connect with library professionals from across Australia at the SPUN Conference 2025. We showcased our selfCheck 3000 and cloudCheck tablet, sharing how these solutions help libraries create more connected, inclusive, and efficient spaces for their communities.

We spent Tuesday morning volunteering at the @atlfoodbank.bsky.social’s Stone Mountain location. Together we served 88 families and distributed 7,768 pounds of food, the equivalent of 6,473 meals! 🧡