David Bart from TechLogic Corp shared a new system which allows for the seamless the lending of iPads in a public library. Presented at Keeping Up With Library Technology (KULT) November 1, 2013 at Hamilton Public Library.
1. Keeping Up With Library Technology 2013
November 1, 2013
Hamilton Public Library Hamilton, ON
MediaSurfer- The iPad Lending Machine
David Bart TechLogic Corporation
2. Overview
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About Techlogic
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What We Do Next Libraries
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Generation Thinking
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The Next Chapter
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What is MediaSurfer
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MediaSurfer Benefits
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MediaSurfer Demonstration
8.
Mediasurfer Connections
MediaSurfer, January 2012
3. About Techlogic
+ Founded in 1997
– Focus is exclusively to serve Libraries
+ 67,500 square foot manufacturing facility based in White
Bear Lake, MN
+ Invented and developed the concept of Automated
Material Handling systems (AMH) for libraries
+ Invented “Self Pay” at Checkout
+ Invented MediaSurfer
+ Profitable and Successful
+ Family-owned company
MediaSurfer, January 2012
4. What We Do For Libraries
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Self Check-Out
Check-In
RFID Security
Tagging Solutions
Inventory
Automated Sorting Technology
MediaSurfer – iPad lending kiosk
MediaSurfer, January 2012
5. Next Generation Thinking
+ Today’s library patrons are defined as “mobile-centric
information consumers” with an unprecedented appetite for
information.
+ 44% of academic libraries and 34% of public libraries currently
offer patrons some type of mobile services (the most popular
are mobile-optimized web sites and catalogs, and SMS
reference and notifications).
+ In order to remain relevant to patrons and prevent the erosion
of membership, two out of five libraries of all types plan to “go
mobile” in the near future.
MediaSurfer, January 2012
6. The Next Chapter
MediaSurfer bridges the gap
between traditional libraries and
today’s digital information
hungry patrons, putting the
power of hand-held technology
within easy, affordable reach for
both.
MediaSurfer, January 2012
7. What is MediaSurfer?
+ MediaSurfer is a stand-alone kiosk
that lets patrons borrow hand-held
tablets, automatically, simply by
completing a few steps on an
intuitive touch-screen and swiping
their library card.
+ MediaSurfer securely dispenses
the tablets, recharges them when
returned, and manages the
content for you.
MediaSurfer, January 2012
8. MediaSurfer Benefits
+ Kiosk keeps iPads secure
+ Manages content on iPads – to fit needs of patrons and
library – save $$ on an internal resource
+ Swipes iPads clean once returned – back to original state
+ Connected to your ILS – you know who checked them out
+ Prevents theft
+ Case protects the iPad from damage
+ Conveniently organized
+ Small footprint to fit anywhere within your library
MediaSurfer, January 2012
