Thanks to all the companies that have sonsored our 2022 Annual Seminar 'Redesiging the Future'.

The six Sponsor's Flash Films shown at the seminar can be downloaded below, and here is a full list of our sponsors a bit more information about them -

Axiell

Axiell provides software and services for Public Libraries, Specialist Libraries, School Libraries, School Library Services, Archives and Museums, which help organisations to organise and share culture and knowledge with the world. Our solutions help our community of customers to manage their collections, encourage reading, preserve cultural heritage, improve learning and increase engagement with the public.

We’re made up of groups of local, accessible teams. We have a variety of small cooperative offices in locations that are close to communities of our customers, and our approach is a personal one. In the UK we have 2 offices, one in Nottingham and one in Manchester.

Our business is all about ensuring the long-term sustainability of the sectors we serve. Our solutions help our customers to excel in an increasingly digital environment. We stay close to our customers ensure we understand their changing needs and can adapt as a partner for now and the future.

Come and speak to us about your Library Management Requirements and to see our modern cloud based LMS.

Bibliotheca

For over 50 years, Bibliotheca has partnered with libraries to meet the needs of their communities worldwide. Things are changing at lightning speed. 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. Through 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.

Bolinda

Bolinda is a world-leading audiobook and technology company. We publish the greatest books you’ll ever hear and are the creators of BorrowBox, your library in one app.

As publishers, we are unsurpassed experts in the audiobook category, combining brilliant authors, talented narrators and superb production to create mind-blowing audio experiences.

As technology providers, we go where no library has gone before with BorrowBox. A ground-breaking digital content solution, BorrowBox instantly brings the world's best titles to libraries’ digital shelves.

Our mission is to inspire people to live their best lives through the power of storytelling. Anywhere, everywhere: we never stop.

D-Tech International Ltd

Launched in 2002, D-Tech International Ltd is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high performance technology products and services for public space locations in the UK and overseas. Our success has been built in the library sector but in recent years we have seen an increase in cross-sector demand for our EM, RF, RFIQ and RFID technologies for tracking, managing, protecting and forecasting demand.

Insight Media

We design, manufacture and install RFID, EM, RF and RFIQ Security, self service & stock inventory, book vending, library management software including smart device apps, laptop self service lockers and thermal imaging people counters. App., earning a reputation along the way as creative solution providers and forward thinking developers of new products to meet the needs of rapidly changing consumer demands.

Excellent customer service with an emphasis on direct contact and support has been crucial to our success.

Insight Media is a leading library technology partner in the UK for the provision of PC booking, print management, Wi-Fi printing, Wi-Fi authentication, and kiosk software services.

Our products integrate with all the UK Library Management Systems as well the main RFID self-service kiosk providers, enabling us to provide a seamless experience for your library visitors.

We have extensive experience in the public sector and support customers to provide IT and self-service solutions. We are continuously monitoring customer and market demands and working to deliver new and improved solutions, offering customers a wider range of library services and operational efficiencies.

Our solutions are all provided with a comprehensive installation and training programme, together with first-class ongoing support services.

Contact us to find out more.
Tel: 0844 335 6350  Email: info@insight-media.co.uk  Website: www.insight-media.co.uk 
Twitter: @_Insight_Media

Lorensbergs

Lorensbergs works closely with libraries to improve access to services and resources. Our market-leading solution, netloan PC booking provides a comprehensive session management system for greater control and accessibility to library PCs, together with self-service print payment and release. Netloan Wi-Fi print gives library users the opportunity to print from their smartphones, tablets and laptops in the library and from home.

The netloan portfolio gives you the technology and data to meet greater demands on library resources. With our integrated solutions, library policies and administration can be managed holistically. Administrative tasks are easily achieved with centralised web-based access, allowing library staff greater freedom to ensure their libraries operate smoothly and efficiently.

Netloan integration on self-service payment kiosks achieves a number of further benefits. It provides library users with the ability to make PC bookings and self-service print or PC payments at the same point as carrying out book-related transactions on Bibliotheca kiosks. This relieves pressure on staff and can even support longer opening hours. It also helps save on valuable floorspace in the library.

Lyngsoe Systems

Lyngsoe Systems has been a world leader in the field of cutting-edge electronic logistics control for over 40 years and is leading within the radio frequencies identification (RFID) technology. We are devoted to helping libraries transform by supporting them to save time on material handling with smart library solutions. We are experts and trusted by libraries in providing automated material handling solutions, self-service equipment, and intelligent material management systems. Our solutions are standards compliant as well as practical, affordable, and innovative. We have our own network of engineers and solution experts, as well as trained distributors, dedicated to libraries around the World. With a proven record of accomplishment with 20.000 installations in over 60 countries, the Lyngsoe Systems team can demonstrate extensive experience in customer process, solution design, software development, integration, service, and maintenance. Our ambition is to always offer a market-leading range of products fulfilling our guiding star: “Working for Smarter Libraries”.

To find out more, visit www.lyngsoesystems.com.

OverDrive

Extend beyond the physical walls of your library by offering access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and streaming media.  More than 21,000 libraries worldwide rely on OverDrive for the best selection, best service and best user experience.  With millions of premium titles available from more than 30,000 publishers, OverDrive has the largest digital catalog for libraries. The Libby reading app for libraries is one of Popular Mechanics’ 20 Best Apps of the Decade.  OverDrive recently acquired Kanopy the popular streaming video app.

Patron Point

Patron Point is a fully-featured marketing automation platform that helps hundreds of libraries around the world drive their digital marketing and attract, onboard, inform, engage and retain library customers through targeted marketing and automated engagement.

It is the first of its kind patron engagement platform built specifically for public libraries harnessing data from a wide range of library systems including the LMS, ebook platforms, event/PC/room booking systems, databases and website to build a unified view of the patron’s engagement with the library. 

With Patron Point, libraries more fully engage their patron audience across multiple channels including email, website forms and pop ups, web widgets and social media tracking and SMS. Libraries can benefit immediately from a foundation of Proven Programs™ or create their own workflows that are customized to their unique user communities and needs.  

Libraries interested in learning more about Patron Point can visit the company’s website at www.patronpoint.com and request a short online demo.

PTFS Europe

PTFS Europe provides a wide range of products for the library market. These include the open-source library systems Koha and FOLIO, the Aspen Library Engagement Platform, RT: request tracker for enquiry management, Coral for electronic resources management, Metabase business analytics, and the Knowvation digital repository. An ISO27001 company, PTFS Europe, provides the full range of services needed to implement, host and support these products.

RedQuadrant

RedQuadrant are a leading public and community sector consultant, who have worked with over 40 local authority library, archive and museum services over the past 12 years. We have all worked in those fields, so we know the reality of the challenges and opportunities you face.

We offer experienced, authentic delivery together based on the following principles:

• We focus on the needs of communities
• We believe in equality and inclusive services
• We like to hear all voices, not just the loudest
• We are pragmatic and have a focus on outcomes
• We form one team with our clients

SirsiDynix

Working in partnership with libraries, SirsiDynix helps communities thrive by connecting people with information resources that educate and inspire. Our BLUEcloud library services platform combined with CloudSource OA Content solution, delivers the Best Library User Experience through attractive mobile and web interfaces, coupled with enterprise-ready analytics. Our solutions cater for public, academic and special libraries, large or small, including the biggest consortia in the world. To find out more, visit www.sirsidynix.com.

Here is a link to their Flash Film - SirsiDynix | The Economic Power of Libraries

SOLUS

SOLUS is a software development company that provides highly functional and scalable mobile applications for libraries. We serve and support clients globally, with customers of all sizes, right up to the largest library corporations and the world’s biggest library consortium. With offices in the UK, Australia and the US, we are the number one provider of Library Apps for Public Libraries and we have huge ambitions to deliver further industry leading software solutions for the library community.”

Thedesignconcept

Thedesignconcept understand library environments are ever-changing and we pride ourselves at being at the forefront of library design.

Sustainability together with being FSC accredited ensures we meet the demands the of 21st library. We are the design hub for Lammhults Design Group, designing libraries worldwide. We provide a truly international interior designed approach to all our library projects whatever the size! Be it makerspaces to business hubs we can design to ensure we provide not just flexibility but also innovation.

Your project may be big or small, but our aspirations always remain the same.