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Library automation systems with RFID (and barcode) technology

WORK SMARTER - AUTOMATION OF YOUR LIBRARY PROCESSES WITH SMART LIBRARY SOLUTIONS

Often the term “library automation system” is associated with the processes running in the ILS or LMS. Our focus is on the automation of the library processes, where physical items such as books are being handled, moved, placed, i.e. material handling technology using both barcodes and RFID as identifiers.

 

WE SUPPORT FORWARD-THINKING LIBRARIES WHO ARE EVOLVING THE ROLE AND NATURE OF LIBRARIES, REGARDLESS OF SIZE

 

We help libraries work smarter and save time on material handling with smart library automation systems. With the latest generation in Automated Material Handling for libraries, Sort Mate™ 2000, you will significantly improve circulation, while reducing cost and the need for physical handling of materials. Our wide range of barcode or RFID self service equipment lets libraries make selections for their specific needs. We offer barcode, but recommend RFID technology due to the simplicity in use for patrons and staff. IMMS™ gives public libraries and academic libraries control of collection, space, and float management.

lyngsoe sort mate

Automated Material Handling solutions

Automate your physical library processes with market-leading book sorting solutions.

Fast circulation, reliable, scalable. Safe and ergonomic solution for library staff.

Checking status on book with IMMS app in Vejle

Intelligent Material Management system™

Space and collection management in one powerful bundle: IMMS™.

Active, intelligent, real-time control of your collection.

Lyngsoe Phoenix Tabletop 2022 Standard set-up

Self-Service Equipment

Improve service and minimize staff touches with barcode-based or RFID Self Service Equipment.

Maximize accessibility and service hours without stretching staff resources.

WORKING FOR
SMARTER LIBRARIES

We work for smarter libraries. Not to help them survive. But to make them thrive. By automating complexity, libraries are freed to focus on becoming once again the centre of words, thoughts, ideas and culture. Join us, and help lead the way.

Automated Material Handling - (Library book sorters)

The modular system allows all libraries to reap the benefits of Automated Material Handling. Improved circulation numbers. Reduction of work-related injuries for staff. Fits in even the tightest spaces of a library. Supports RFID and/or barcodes.
  • Down to one touch from return to shelving
  • Fast fulfilment of holds
  • Reliable reduction of staff material handling time

Intelligent Material Management system™

IMMS™ gives public libraries control of collection, space, and float management. IMMS™ complements your existing ILS and creates an unprecedented level of transparency in your material flow. Utilizing RFID and new tools for data collection, items can be tracked to the shelf, shelving cart, transport bin, or storage location.
  • Pick up to 285 items/hour
  • Save 2 minutes on each circulated item
  • 60% saved on holds management

Self-Service Equipment

The large catalogue of self-service and automation options (barcode and RFID) from Lyngsoe systems allows all libraries to choose solutions fitting their need and style. Ranging from staff work stations and alarm gates over kiosks in many designs to intelligent (RFID) shelves and smart lockers and 24h access, all featuring reliable accessibility for patrons, the opportunities to extend service with ease are many.

  • Extended service without stretching staff resources
  • Maximized accessibility for patrons
  • Large range of options to meet your needs

Libraries lead the way

The library is no longer a library. It is a cultural space. A knowledge hub.

A place of vibrant ideas. With its new role comes new demands: In-depth counseling. Local community responsibility. Frictionless experiences. The library was never meant to be a static site for static knowledge.

As such, libraries are not transforming into something new. Libraries are transforming back to the original idea of being the common ground for words, images, media, culture, thoughts, and ideas.

In this new paradigm, handling, distributing, and sorting physical books should not be a core chore. On the contrary, for libraries to survive, thrive, and grow in importance, complexity must be automated.

We help automate complexity. Handle the challenges. And unleash your library’s full potential.

We are inspired by the ideas of the forward-thinking libraries such as the Next Library community and the METLIB section of IFLA.

Naestved Library

Naestved library
Is leading the way

”With IMMS™, material handling has gone from a resource-intensive librarian task to a semiautomated logistics process, giving the librarians time for all the other necessary projects in a modern public library.”
”IMMS™ provides more precise and detailed information about where the items are located.”

Mads Jacob Dyhr-Rasmussen, Naestved library.

Hamburg library
Is leading the way

“Ergonomics is the doctrine of human labour. We wanted to improve the working conditions for our staff and create a healthier working environment. Together with Lyngsoe Systems we have developed the Ergo Box that enables library staff to remove the media from the sorting system while standing upright as much as possible. As the box floor moves up and down automatically, materials can always be handled at a back-friendly height, which reduces the risk of back pain.”

Carolin Rohrssen, Bücherhallen Hamburg.

Learn how you can lead the way

You can release librarian power, by empowering patrons to check-out and return materials by themselves through the Library Mate™ products and let them help with the sorting on shelves or feed into a Sort Mate™ sorter doing the operation fast and reliable. Watch our Library Show Reel and see how you can gain the benefits:
  • Ergonomic elimination of repetitive heavy work for staff
  • Longer hours of service – can in fact be 24/7/365
  • Compact and low noise – can be installed in existing buildings
  • Fast ROI – Increased library efficiency

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MEET THE PEOPLE WHO ARE

LEADING THE WAY

Intelligent Material Management system™

IMMS™ gives public libraries control of collection, space, and float management. IMMS™ complements your existing ILS and creates an unprecedented level of transparency in your material flow. Utilizing new tools for data collection, items can be tracked to the shelf, shelving cart, transport bin, or storage location.
  • Pick up to 285 items/hour
  • Save 2 minutes on each circulated item
  • 60% saved on holds management

RFID (or barcode) based Library system ensures a book sorting system with fully automated material handling

Automating returns with a book sorter brings a host of benefits to your library. With the latest generation in Automated Material Handling Systems for libraries, Sort Mate™ 2000, you will significantly improve circulation, while reducing cost and the need for physical handling of materials. Lyngsoe Systems’ Sort Mate™ sorter series is modular, allowing the same fast, accurate, and reliable quality to lift the performance in both a central sorting facility and in a branch library.

  • Down to 1 touch from return to shelf
  • Days, not weeks, for holds fulfilment
  • Typical ROI: 1-3 years

Library Self-Service Equipment​

Improve safety and minimize touches with Self-Service Equipment

Self-service lets patrons take over some of the processes from staff to release time for other services such as consultancy and other new tasks, libraries are increasingly facing.

The self-service can extend to become a part of the sorting process, guiding patrons to place returned media to the requested shelf or cart, thereby bringing the media fast in circulation again.

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