Product: LibraryStation Pro - All-in-One Self-Service Kiosk

Transform Your Library Experience with Streamlined Self-Service

The LibraryStation Pro is a fully integrated, robust self-service kiosk designed to empower patrons and optimize library operations. By consolidating multiple functions into a single, intuitive touchscreen device, it serves as a 24/7 access point for borrowing, returning, and managing library resources, freeing up your staff to focus on higher-value services and community engagement.

Key Features & Patron Benefits:

• One-Touch Borrow & Return: Patrons can quickly check out or return items themselves using an integrated, high-speed RFID reader. Simple, on-screen instructions guide them through the entire process, reducing wait times and lines at the main desk.

• Integrated Payment Solutions: Enable seamless payment of fines and fees directly at the kiosk. With a secure, built-in card reader, patrons can clear their accounts on the spot, facilitating immediate borrowing privileges.

• Dynamic Account Management: Offer patrons unparalleled control. They can view their account details, see checked-out items, renew materials, and place holds on new titles—all from the kiosk.

• Digital Library Gateway: Promote your digital collection directly on the home screen. Provide easy access to eBooks, audiobooks, and online databases, encouraging exploration of your library's full range of resources.

• Multi-Language Support: Serve a diverse community effectively. The interface can be configured to support multiple languages, ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all patrons.

• Durable, Vandal-Resistant Design: Built for high-traffic public environments. The kiosk features a robust metal chassis, tamper-proof hardware, and a hardened glass touchscreen capable of withstanding daily wear and tear.

Library Operational Advantages:

• Increase Staff Efficiency: Automate routine transactions, allowing your librarians to dedicate more time to research assistance, programming, and reader advisory services.

• Extend Service Hours: Provide core library services even when the staffed service desk is closed, offering greater flexibility and convenience to your community.

• Reduce Operational Costs: Minimize the need for multiple, single-function devices. The all-in-one design consolidates borrowing, returning, and payment into a single footprint.

• Actionable Insights: Gain valuable data on circulation patterns and self-service usage to help inform your collection development and operational strategies.

Technical Specifications:

• Display: High-brightness 21.5" to 32" Full HD Touchscreen (Projected Capacitive)

• RFID Module: Supports ISO 15693/18000-3C standards

• Card Reader: Contactless NFC/RFID for library cards & integrated EMV card payment terminal

• Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

• Construction: Cold-rolled steel chassis, anti-scratch surface

• Optional: Receipt Printer, Barcode Scanner, Secondary Customer Display

Why Choose the LibraryStation Pro?

We at Ankefa Technology understand that a library is more than just a repository of books—it's a community hub. The LibraryStation Pro is engineered to enhance that hub by combining reliable hardware with adaptable, user-centric software. It’s not just a machine; it's your partner in building a more modern, efficient, and patron-focused library.