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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. ​

Across the United States, September is Library Card Sign-up Month!Since 1987, the American Library Association and libra...
09/01/2026

Across the United States, September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

Since 1987, the American Library Association and libraries nationwide have used the month to highlight everything a library card can unlock, from books and digital resources to programs, technology, creative tools, and new opportunities.

This year’s honorary chair is Laufey, the two-time GRAMMY®-winning Icelandic-Chinese singer and composer — and a passionate reader who founded the Laufey Book Club.

Libraries can find free campaign graphics and promotional resources on the ALA website: https://hubs.la/Q04qDPBT0

Every library uses its technology a little differently.Bibliotheca Academy offers modular courses for quickConnect, Syst...
09/01/2026

Every library uses its technology a little differently.

Bibliotheca Academy offers modular courses for quickConnect, System Manager for selfChecks, RFID gates, and libraryConnect LINK, with more on the way. Staff pick the topics that match their roles and come back whenever they need a refresher.

Bring flexible training to your library: https://hubs.la/Q04qch1F0

The last ten feet of a library matter more than they might seem.The security gate sits where collection protection, priv...
08/31/2026

The last ten feet of a library matter more than they might seem.

The security gate sits where collection protection, privacy, accessibility, circulation technology, and entrance design all meet.

Our latest article looks at the history of library security, the differences between electromagnetic and RFID systems, what gates actually detect, why security starts before the door, and how privacy and accessibility factor into entrance design.

Read the article: https://hubs.la/Q04vV08j0

08/28/2026

This walkthrough shows how libraries can give staff consistent access to the knowledge they need—whether they are onboarding, revisiting a workflow, or preparing to use a new feature.

Short, focused lessons and guided learning paths make professional development easier to fit into daily operations. Continued guidance from Bibliotheca’s learning specialists also helps library teams build confidence and get greater value from their systems across roles, branches, and experience levels.

Explore Bibliotheca Academy: https://info.bibliotheca.com/bibliothecaacademy

08/26/2026

This walkthrough shows how libraries can extend the reach of programs, services, events, and important updates across screens throughout the building—all managed from one central platform.

The demonstration also explores professional wayfinding tools that help visitors navigate library spaces through clear visual guidance. When paired with quickConnect, patrons can select their preferred language for a more personalized and accessible experience.

Learn more about uniFi+: https://www.bibliotheca.com/solutions/digital-communications/

What can RFID really do for your library?Watch our Customer Training session on demand to explore how RFID supports self...
08/25/2026

What can RFID really do for your library?

Watch our Customer Training session on demand to explore how RFID supports self-service, inventory management, smart shelving, and more, with practical insights for modern library operations.

Watch now: https://hubs.la/Q04vfx6m0

Bibliotheca is now the exclusive global distributor of Ubidus’ Digital Book Kiosk.Winner of the Most Innovative Demo Awa...
08/24/2026

Bibliotheca is now the exclusive global distributor of Ubidus’ Digital Book Kiosk.

Winner of the Most Innovative Demo Award at IFLA WLIC 2026, the Digital Book Kiosk brings multimedia content directly onto the pages of a physical book. Images, video, text, and animation are projected as patrons turn the pages, combining a familiar reading experience with interactive digital content.

Already in use at institutions across South Korea, the technology will now be available to libraries internationally through Bibliotheca.

Read the press release: https://hubs.la/Q04v57Nn0

Mesa Gateway Library, part of Mesa Public Library, won the 2026 IFLA/James Bennett Public Library of the Year Award, rec...
08/24/2026

Mesa Gateway Library, part of Mesa Public Library, won the 2026 IFLA/James Bennett Public Library of the Year Award, recognizing it as the world’s best new public library. Step inside to see how architecture, accessibility, and technology came together in a space designed around how people actually use libraries.

Read the story: https://hubs.la/Q04tyT6L0

Paul Auster on libraries as spaces for reflection and imagination.
08/21/2026

Paul Auster on libraries as spaces for reflection and imagination.

Steve Miller joined the 3M research labs 30 years ago. He is still building library technology today, now as a product d...
08/20/2026

Steve Miller joined the 3M research labs 30 years ago. He is still building library technology today, now as a product development leader at Bibliotheca.

Over three decades, Steve has helped design nearly every product in the Tattle-Tape® line and contributed to our selfCheck and RFID portfolios. Much of the hardware that libraries rely on reflects Steve’s engineering work.

Colleagues also know Steve for his involvement with the Social Committee and as the chef behind many office events. At today’s Americas Townhall, our CEO, Matt Bellamy, presented Steve with a plaque recognizing his 30th anniversary.

Congratulations on 30 years, Steve. Thank you for the work and for what it has meant to the libraries we serve.

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