Bibliotheca

Bibliotheca We make the library experience seamless for over 30,000 libraries worldwide. Things are changing at lightning speed.

For over 50 years, Bibliotheca has partnered with libraries to meet the needs of their communities worldwide. It’s time to imagine what a library can do—what a library can be—today and tomorrow. ​

Libraries are competing with the best in consumer technologies and can’t afford to stick with the status quo. At Bibliotheca, we aren’t just keeping up with the times, we’re inventing the future. ​

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ough integrated technology we reimagine how libraries function, to inspire and delight all kinds of people, wherever they are: at home, on the move, or within the library walls. ​

Bibliotheca works with 30,000 libraries around the globe to make the library experience—physical and digital—seamless, intuitive, and inclusive. We work wonders for library staff too. ​

As degreed librarians and avid library users, we understand not only the unique management challenges that libraries face, but also what the future of library service will demand. ​

We pair global insight with strong local support, so no matter where you are, we’ve got a team nearby to help you make sure your library is ready. ​

An Icelandic proverb on why stories endure.
06/19/2026

An Icelandic proverb on why stories endure.

In 1905, the Western Colored Branch opened in Louisville, Kentucky. It was the first http://U.S. public library to serve...
06/18/2026

In 1905, the Western Colored Branch opened in Louisville, Kentucky. It was the first http://U.S. public library to serve African American patrons with an exclusively African American staff.

Thomas Fountain Blue led the branch for 30 years. He had no formal library school open to him, so he built a training program for his own staff. Workers came from across the South. The program became the model for the first library science degree for Black Americans, established at Hampton in 1925.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free. Blue, the son of formerly enslaved parents, was born the following year.

Images: Western Branch African American Archives, Louisville Free Public Library.

On June 27 at the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026, Bibliotheca will host two practition...
06/18/2026

On June 27 at the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026, Bibliotheca will host two practitioner-led conversations on library access and self-service design.

10:30 AM
“Unbeatable, Nontraditional Access: Public & Academic Panelists Talk Lockers Onsite and in Communities”

Tech Talk Stage, Booth #1320.

1:00 PM
“Architecting Access: Designing New and Existing Facilities for Unstaffed Self-Service”

Room W471b.

Featuring speakers from University of Arkansas Libraries, Thousand Oaks Library, Garland County Library, Augsburg University, MSR Design, and Jefferson County Public Library.

Today at 3:00 PM CET: the second session of Beyond Automation — How Robotics and Data Are Defining the Future Library.Bi...
06/18/2026

Today at 3:00 PM CET: the second session of Beyond Automation — How Robotics and Data Are Defining the Future Library.

Bibliotheca CPO Delaney Levey and Senserbot CEO Peter Mao discuss how robotics and data are reshaping library operations, followed by a live Q&A.

If you missed Tuesday's session, this is your chance.

Register at: https://hubs.la/Q04gQYDC0

Olá, Portugal! We are excited to be part of the 15th National Congress of Librarians, Archivists and Documentalists ( BA...
06/17/2026

Olá, Portugal!

We are excited to be part of the 15th National Congress of Librarians, Archivists and Documentalists ( BAD-Bibliotecários, Arquivistas, Profissionais da Informação e Documentação ) in Portugal.

Through June 19, we’re on-site with our official regional partner, WECUL. We’re demonstrating robotics, automation, extended access, and accessibility tools. See how integrated solutions support daily library operations.

Até lá!

Patrons no longer need to step away from the kiosk to register for an event, reserve a room, or book a computer. accessC...
06/17/2026

Patrons no longer need to step away from the kiosk to register for an event, reserve a room, or book a computer.

accessConnect brings supported third-party services directly into the quickConnect interface, including event registration, surveys, catalog search, room and resource reservations, and PC bookings.

With a single barcode scan, patrons can move seamlessly from self-service into these connected services without signing in again.

Learn how to add accessConnect to your library: https://hubs.la/Q04lGW-30

Hello from Nova Scotia!We're in Dartmouth this week for the APLA Conference, connecting with library professionals from ...
06/16/2026

Hello from Nova Scotia!

We're in Dartmouth this week for the APLA Conference, connecting with library professionals from across Atlantic Canada.

Stop by booth 18 to meet Jean-Simon Boivin and explore Bibliotheca's ecosystem of library solutions.

You can also see the cloudCheck tablet in action, a flexible and versatile self-checkout solution that helps libraries add self-service wherever they need it.

Tomorrow: Beyond Automation — How Robotics and Data Are Defining the Future Library.Bibliotheca CPO Delaney Levey and Se...
06/16/2026

Tomorrow: Beyond Automation — How Robotics and Data Are Defining the Future Library.

Bibliotheca CPO Delaney Levey and Senserbot CEO Peter Mao will discuss robotics and data in library operations, and take questions live.

📅 June 17 at 10:00 AM CT
📅 June 18 at 3:00 PM CET

Register at: https://hubs.la/Q04gQKJz0

Bibliotheca is heading to the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026.On Saturday, June 27, we ...
06/15/2026

Bibliotheca is heading to the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026.

On Saturday, June 27, we are hosting two sessions at McCormick Place: one on nontraditional locker deployments and extending library access, another on designing spaces for unstaffed, self-service operation.

We will also exhibit at Booth #1818, June 26–29, where attendees can explore the full portfolio, including the ALA debut of the Digital Book Kiosk and demonstrations of Romi, the library robot.

Read the full announcement: https://hubs.la/Q04l1C710

We are exhibiting at Acuril Conference 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from June 7 to 11, together with our official regi...
06/09/2026

We are exhibiting at Acuril Conference 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from June 7 to 11, together with our official regional partner ECCA.

This is one of the most important gatherings for library professionals in the Caribbean and Latin America, and a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and explore what library technology can do for institutions in the region.

Stop by our booth to explore how our technology can help your library do more for its community.

¡Nos vemos en San Juan!

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