Auburn Hills, MI-based LEID Products LLC recently announced that it will be displaying its new self-service "Library Express" kiosk system June 24-27 at the American Libraries Association's Annual Conference and Exhibit in New Orleans.
According to the announcement, the ALA conference is the world's largest event for the library community, attended by more than 25,000 librarians, library supporters, educators, writers, publishers, Friends of Libraries organizations and trustees.
LEID Products said it is offering a brand new, cost-effective solution to help libraries expand their services to growing communities where building a new brick-and-mortar branch is not the best solution. LEID's standalone self-service branch allows libraries to increase library visibility and provide expanded access to services, the company said.
With this self-service solution, library patrons order materials online or through LEID Products' high-tech self-service computer kiosk called the "iLibrary," then pick up reserved library materials 24/7 through LEID's electronic locker system. Patrons use their library card number to reserve materials, and receive an email with access code when their materials are available for pick up. Returns can be made to a convenient book drop.
In response to LEID's pilot program in Minnesota, Washington County Library Director Patricia Conley said in the announcement, "We are delighted with the system, it is most appropriate for active suburban commuter communities. We see people stopping by the Library Express to pick up their books right along with the rest of their daily errands. It's a fast process and will only take a few minutes to pick up and return the items they have put on hold."
