Lyngsoe Systems Library

What if patrons could pick up their holds at 9 PM on a Sunday? 📚

Library hours and patron schedules don't always line up.

A hold that's ready on Tuesday morning doesn't help the commuter who can only stop by after closing time 🕒

Smart lockers are a simple answer to that.

They give patrons a secure, self-service pick-up point for reserved materials, available around the clock, whether the locker stands inside the library, outside the entrance, or somewhere else in the community entirely.

As a recent addition to our product portfolio, we are happy to now offer -Tech International's Smart Locker solutions to libraries in the US, UK, and Canada.

✅ provides an automated collection point for reserved items, so patrons can pick up their holds whenever it suits them.

✅ combines secure storage with device charging, adding an extra service option for your patrons.

Both solutions are modular, so your library can start small and expand as demand grows🌱

Curious how smart lockers could work at your library?
Learn more here: https://lyngsoesystems.com/library/self-service-equipment/lockers

Happy International Day for Universal Access to Information! 📖

Every year on September 28, this day is a reminder that knowledge isn't something everyone has equal access to.

Where you're born, what you can afford, and how you read still determine how much of the world's information is within reach 🙋🏻

Libraries exist to change that.

Free access to books, research, and reliable information, regardless of income, education, or background.

Somewhere you can walk in with a question and walk out with an answer, no paywall and no need to already know where to look 👀

That kind of access is easy to overlook when you've always had it. For a lot of people, having somewhere open and free to turn to still makes all the difference📚

What does expertise even mean when it comes to library technology? 🤔

Sometimes it means knowing how to bend, twist, and tailor a standard solution to fit a historic building.

That was the case with Deutsche Nationalbibliothek, when they decided on a self-service locker solution for their reading rooms.

Working within the constraints of old, preservation-worthy buildings while still giving patrons a modern, intuitive experience is no small feat, but we loved the challenge.

And we think the result speaks for itself👇🏻
https://lyngsoesystems.com/library/cases/deutsche-nationalbibliothek

This week we're in Gothenburg 🚗

If you're at Bokmässan these next few days, come say hi to our colleague, Mogens Olsen.

He'll be wandering around the halls, so you can catch him for a chat about Intelligent Material Management, Automated Material Handling, or self-service equipment 📚

You can get in touch with him at
📞+45 2122 3669
📧 [email protected]

Hope to see you there👋🏻

Understanding comes before the solution💡💭

That's how Downs, our Global Commercial Director, has worked for almost 12 years at Lyngsoe. He always starts by understanding the customer's goals, and what success actually looks like for their operation.

These days, he spends a lot of his time on the road, working alongside our account managers and helping them bring that same approach into their own customer conversations🫱🏼‍🫲🏼

Real experience like that helps customers get a solution built around what they actually need.
And to us, that's the real success 🎯

What if picking up your library holds didn't depend on opening hours? 📚

At Mead Public Library, it doesn't.

Patrons can now collect their holds any time, day or night, through a Smart Locker built by D-Tech International that loads from inside the building 🏛️

Staff stay warm and dry, even through Wisconsin's coldest winters, while patrons get round-the-clock access 🕜

"The lockers integrate smoothly with Polaris, are easy to maintain, and are the only solution offering internal loading and external access. A feature that has made a real difference for us."
- Cheryl Nessman, Support Services Manager, Mead Public Library.

It's the first installation of its kind, built because D-Tech was willing to redesign the unit around what Mead actually needed.

See how Mead Public Library expanded access for its community 👇🏻
https://lyngsoesystems.com/library/cases/mead-public-library

Meet Our New Smart Charge Locker 🔋📚

As part of our acquisition of -Tech International, we're expanding our self-service lockers with Smart Charge, which is now available to our customers in the UK, US, and Canada.

Smart Charge keeps laptops, tablets, and other equipment locked down and charging until a patron is ready to check one out.

Devices are only released once they're fully charged, so no one walks away with a dead battery.

We could talk about Smart Charge all day, but we'd rather you see it for yourself. Take a look👇🏻
https://lyngsoesystems.com/library/self-service-equipment/lockers/smart-charge-locker