41 books challenged overnight. Parents and librarians reviewed and returned them to the shelf. Then the board changed hands and reversed it. That's when Laney Hawes co-founded @txfreedomread.bsky.social. Her advice, from our webinar with @penamerica.bsky.social: www.bibliotheca.com/community-gr...

Yesterday at ALA 2026, public and academic library leaders talked nontraditional access, and how lockers onsite and in the community bring the library closer to more people. Thank you to our panelists and to everyone who showed up and asked great questions. #ALAAC26 | Booth #1818

How do you design a library for unstaffed self-service? Thank you to our panelists, Kate Michaud of MSR Design and Kelly Duran of Jefferson County Public Library, and to everyone who came out and asked great questions at ALA 2026. #ALAAC26

Our full lineup is live at booth #1818, each one built to give staff more time and patrons more freedom. Take a look at what we brought to #ALAAC26. McCormick Place | Booth #1818

The @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social turns 150 this year. We’re in Chicago to mark it. Day one at #ALAAC26 has wrapped. Here’s a look at the floor. Come visit us at Booth #1818. We’d love to show you what’s next from Bibliotheca. See you there!

Heading to ALA Annual 2026? Meet with the Bibliotheca team at Booth #1818 for a quick conversation and enjoy a $10 Starbucks gift card on us. Fill in the form, and we’ll be in touch: hubs.la/Q04lghL60 Terms apply. See landing page for details. #ALAAC26

RFID should make circulation faster. In a recent webinar, Bibliotheca and ByWater Solutions demonstrated a new Koha RFID integration built to help library staff check out, check in, and process multiple items directly inside Koha. Read the full recap: www.bibliotheca.com/koha-rfid-in...

In 1905, the Western Colored Branch opened in Louisville. It was the first U.S. public library to serve African American patrons with an all-Black staff. Its leader, Thomas Fountain Blue, built a training program that shaped the first library science degree for Black Americans. #Juneteenth

Bibliotheca is heading to #ALAAC26. On Saturday, June 27, we’re hosting two sessions on library access, lockers, and self-service in Chicago. Visit Booth #1818 to explore the portfolio, including Romi and the ALA debut of the Digital Book Kiosk. hubs.la/Q04kGJxx0

See the Digital Book Kiosk debut at Booth #1818 during #ALAAC26. A physical mini-book triggers projected images, video, and interactive content as pages turn. Meet the Bibliotheca team and get a $10 Starbucks gift card: info.bibliotheca.com/ala-biblioth... June 26–29 in Chicago.

More than 1,100 people joined @addisonlibrary.bsky.social on May 31 to celebrate the reopening of its renovated library. Visitors explored the new spaces through a library-wide bingo card experience, including a stop at the flexAMH. Congratulations to the entire APL team on this milestone!

Bibliotheca and ByWater Solutions are bringing RFID and Koha closer together. The staffConnect link plugin connects Koha directly with Bibliotheca RFID hardware, allowing staff to process multiple items at once within a single interface. Join us tomorrow for a live demo. Read more: bit.ly/3ShX9Gk

Bibliotheca has appointed Jodi Bellinger as Director of Customer Success, North America. With 20+ years in library technology, Jodi brings deep experience in customer operations, support, and relationship management. Welcome to the team, Jodi! Read more: www.bibliotheca.com/jodi-belling...

Since 2000, the @librarycongress.bsky.social Veterans History Project has preserved 121,000+ veterans’ stories, from WWI to recent conflicts. On Memorial Day, we remember those who served, and the libraries keeping their stories alive. loc.gov/vets #MemorialDay

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