--- title: Bibliotheca Customer Connect | PLA 2026 --- [![Bibliotheca_logo_color_1000px](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bibliotheca_logo_color_1000px.png?width=250&height=87&name=Bibliotheca_logo_color_1000px.png "Bibliotheca_logo_color_1000px")](http://bibliotheca.com) # Bibliotheca Customer Connect 2026 **Welcome to our hometown!** **Join us in Minneapolis for insights, training, and connection pre-conference PLA 2026.**   This year, PLA is happening right in our backyard. Before the conference begins, join us at our Lake Elmo headquarters for two days of hands-on training, exclusive product insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at the technology you use every day. We’ll wrap up the experience with a happy hour and great conversation to kick off your PLA week.  \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 📅 **March 30–31, 2026** 📍 **Bibliotheca Headquarters,** 11190 Hudson Blvd N #300, Lake Elmo, MN   **Registration is now open. See full agenda and all details below.** [SEE AGENDA AND REGISTER](https://info.bibliotheca.com/bibliotheca-customer-connect-pla-2026?hsLang=en#form) # What to expect Join us for practical training and meaningful connection.   #### Complimentary shuttle transportation We'll provide free transportation from downtown Minneapolis to our headquarters and back. [Sign up for the free shuttle.](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0hvfzSfiDkmVcoeQK8jYbXVFo2pewANCj1RmxktOn9xUNDVXM01NT1JOUE9TRVlaME8wOVAzVkZKQS4u) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### Meals, Refreshments & Happy Hour Enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a lively happy hour with drinks and appetizers during PLA week. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### Hands-on training and product sessions Deep dive into our solutions, explore our product roadmap, and discover the latest on integrations and new features. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### Exclusive headquarters tour Visit our demo room and warehouse to see where we build, test, and perfect the solutions you rely on every day. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### Connect with our team Engage with our team to address your questions, explore opportunities, and plan for what's next at your library. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### Special Prizes We’ll hold prize drawings for gift cards and other special surprises throughout the event.   \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # Event Schedule and Registration Explore the final agenda for Bibliotheca Customer Connect 2026, featuring sessions, demos, and networking over two days. #### Monday, March 30, 2026 **| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM:** Lunch & Welcome Reception **| 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Updating Your quickConnect Software to Make an Impact** Learn how to leverage your existing selfCheck hardware with the latest quickConnect updates to drive engagement, awareness, and accessibility in your library. **| 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM:** Break **|  1:30 PM – 2:15 PM: Product Showcase: Self-Service Solutions in Action** Get hands-on with Bibliotheca’s full self-service portfolio, including selfChecks, smartShelf Borrow, remoteLocker, flexAMH, and more. **| 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM:  Tour of Facility and Warehouse** **|  3:30 PM – 4:30 PM:** Private Demos & One-on-One Consultations #### Tuesday, March 31, 2026 **| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM:** Breakfast & Networking **| 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: Driving Enhanced Self-Service in Your Library** Meet the new Bibliotheca selfCheck line and explore the latest capabilities and add-ons that enhance accessibility, efficiency, and user experience. **| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM:** Break **| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Product Showcase: Self-Service Solutions in Action** Get hands-on with Bibliotheca’s full self-service portfolio, including selfChecks, smartShelf Borrow, remoteLocker, flexAMH, and more. **| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Tour of Facility and Warehouse** **| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:** Lunch **| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Extend Your Reach, Engage Your Community** Discover how open+ Access can help extend library hours and how uniFi+ supports more relevant, impactful library marketing. **| 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM:** Break **| 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Effective and Efficient Returns with Automation** Learn best practices for implementing automated returns using solutions like flexAMH with bulk induction, smart bookDrops, and RFID-enabled shelves. Includes live demonstrations and expert insights into efficiency gains. **| 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM:** Break **| 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: RFID: The Next Step in Library Innovation** Explore how RFID has evolved over the past decade, why libraries of all sizes are adopting it, and how to build a compelling case for RFID in your library. **| 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM:** Open Demos, Consultations & Exploration **|  4:30 PM – 6:30 PM:** Happy Hour & Networking with Games and Prizes **| 6:30 PM:** Shuttles to Downtown   ### *Confirm your registration* #### Complete your registration to secure your spot. *There’s no cost to attend. Registration, sessions, and meals are all included.* **Pick and choose what fits your schedule: fill out the form to tell us which sessions you'd like to join.** ![border-1](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Newsletter%20Images/border-1.jpg?width=1920&height=30&name=border-1.jpg "border-1") # Free shuttle sign-up Shuttle transportation between **downtown Minneapolis and Bibliotheca** is provided **at no cost** during the event. Please complete the form below to let us know which shuttle leg(s) you plan to use. **Pickup & drop-off locations:** **Hilton Minneapolis** 1001 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 **Bibliotheca** 11190 Hudson Blvd N, Suite 300, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 [Sign up for the free shuttle](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0hvfzSfiDkmVcoeQK8jYbXVFo2pewANCj1RmxktOn9xUNDVXM01NT1JOUE9TRVlaME8wOVAzVkZKQS4u) ![Bibliotheca-New-Office-Ribbon-Cutting-1-768x512](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bibliotheca-New-Office-Ribbon-Cutting-1-768x512.jpg?width=768&name=Bibliotheca-New-Office-Ribbon-Cutting-1-768x512.jpg "Bibliotheca-New-Office-Ribbon-Cutting-1-768x512") # Ready to Join Us?  Register today to secure your spot at Bibliotheca Customer Connect ahead of PLA 2026. 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