National Reading Year 2026 

 

 

Celebrating the Power of Reading in Every Community

National Reading Year shines a spotlight on the importance of reading in bringing communities together. Discover how libraries can promote the initiative, boost engagement, and inspire more people to read—supported by ready-to-use digital assets and in-library tools.

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SELF-SERVICE

Intuitive self-service solutions

selfCheck

Our self-checkout solutions with intuitive quickConnect software make borrowing and returning library items easy and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or language. With industry-leading accessibility features such as audio jacks and physical keyboards, as well as height-adjustability, text-to-voice features, and patron language selection, users can personalize their experience to meet their unique needs.

EXTENDED ACCESS

Redefining library access

open+

open+ access is a comprehensive system that allows libraries to provide consistent and flexible open hours, drive equitable access, and have more impact on their communities. Customizable for different library service models and spaces, open+ is a flexible solution that can be configured to meet the needs of your unique library.  

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SELF-SERVICE

Convenient self-service holds pick-up

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Increase library visibility and accessibility by offering convenient self-service holds pick-up, browsing, and returns anywhere in the community. This modular solution can be customized for any space, including outdoors, to offer those with non-traditional schedules access to library materials.

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SECURITY

Innovative security solutions

RFID Gate

Protect your investment without sacrificing library accessibility or aesthetics. Offering the most accommodating aisle entrance for libraries, the RFID gate premium is perfect for wheelchairs, wide strollers, and large groups of students.

SELF-SERVICE

Seamless returns, instantly available

smartShelf Borrow

smartShelf Borrow offers patrons an all-in-one option for returning and borrowing books instantly. Patrons place items on the shelf and technology does the rest - automatically checking them in, removing them from patron accounts, and setting security. The integrated selfCheck allows patrons to quickly select and borrow recently returned items without having to search through library stacks.

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MOBILE APP

Empowering patron choice and library efficiency

cloudCheck Mobile

cloudCheck Mobile App is Bibliotheca’s new solution that redefines patron interactions in libraries. From streamlined checkouts to seamless holds and renewals, cloudCheck mobile revolutionizes the library experience for digital natives and traditional patrons alike.

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CUSTOMER STORIES

Empowering libraries 

Discover how libraries worldwide leverage Bibliotheca solutions to enhance accessibility.

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Stockport Libraries Lead the Way with the UK’s First Outdoor remoteLocker
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PAISLEY CENTRAL LIBRARY

A Vibrant Community Hub in Paisley
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Customer Stories

Empowering Libraries Worldwide

Discover how libraries worldwide leverage Bibliotheca solutions to enhance accessibility 

UNITED STATES

Scott County Library: Transforming access with open+

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VIETNAM

VinUniversity: Using Bibliotheca solutions to create a smart 24/7 academic library

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Gabriel García Márquez Library: Using library technology to create a Third Place

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FRANCE

Val Parisis Media Library: A Metamorphosis with open+

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UNITED STATES

Garland County: Thinking Outside the Library with remoteLocker outdoor

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CANADA

Gatineau's Journey to Increase Efficiency and Improve Patron Experience

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