Floor-standing
A dedicated place to borrow.For branch self-service areas, with room to arrange materials and an integrated screen, reader and receipt printer.
LIBRARY SELF-SERVICE
More time for people.
Less time at the desk.
Self-service for borrowing, returning and joining.
Three machine formats. Your library software.
Azimut middleware and Satellite underneath.
01 / THE MACHINES
Different spaces.
A familiar experience.
Choose the enclosure around the branch, rather than rebuilding the software around the enclosure.
Countertop
Make an existing space work harder.A smaller installation for service counters and desks, with a separate reading area and serviceable peripherals.
Compact
Library services in less space.A reduced footprint for smaller locations, with the same library services in less space.
02 / THE PLATFORM
Your software, devices
and fleet. Connected.
Connect library services, payments and identity workflows through Azimut middleware. Manage the machines and application releases with Satellite.
THE EXPERIENCE
Library application
Borrowing, returns, account access, assistance and receipts. Connect circulation decisions to your library system and shape the experience around your patrons.
THE DEVICE LAYER
Azimut SDK middleware
One hardware-agnostic API between the application and supported devices. Connect device control, session handling and printing through a common interface.
THE OPERATIONS LAYER
Satellite
See your device fleet, review health and supported diagnostics, manage application releases and inspect reported installation outcomes from a central workspace.
Patron & staff applicationsAzimut SDK middlewareSupported peripherals
Satellite manages the device and application lifecycle across the fleet.
LIBRARY SOFTWARE
Your library services.
One clear interface.
Give patrons a clear way to borrow, return and manage their library services, with guidance and help throughout.
A complete patron journey on screen.
Bring borrowing, returns and account services into one interface. Guide people from their library card to a clear result for every item, with help always within reach.
- Borrow, return and review
- Show scanned materials, borrowing results and due dates together. Keep each item’s status easy to understand.
- Make it personal to your library
- Carry your branding, languages, service messages and library promotions through the experience.
- Finish without extra steps
- Choose a printed or electronic receipt, discover related reading and continue services started on a phone.
Connected circulation
Keep patron accounts, loans, due dates and holds connected to your library system.
Staff access
Organize staff tools around roles and branch responsibilities, with sign-in and activity records.
Receipts & communications
Manage receipt content, service messages and promotions across the branch network.
Fleet operations
Use Satellite for machine health, diagnostics and application releases alongside the library workspace.
MOBILE & KIOSK, CONNECTED
Start on your phone.
Pick up at the kiosk.
Start a service on your phone and use a QR code to continue at the kiosk, without entering the same details again.
Prepare on mobile
Start a membership application, choose a service or prepare a fee payment on your phone. Keep your progress ready for your visit.
Scan to continue
Present your handover QR code to the kiosk. Continue your service with your details already in place.
Complete at the kiosk
Scan materials, present a document, make a payment or print a receipt. Continue on your phone for the steps that do not need the machine.
03 / THE EXPERIENCE
From a library card
to the next good read.
Help patrons borrow and return materials, with clear guidance and staff assistance throughout.
Identify
Scan a physical or digital library card. The library system checks the account and borrowing permissions.
Borrow or return
Place materials on the reader and see a clear borrowing or return result for each item.
Finish clearly
Offer printed or electronic receipts, show next steps and clear personal information when the session ends.
Get support
Request staff assistance directly from the kiosk when you need help.
MORE THAN CHECKOUT
Extend the service.
Reuse the platform.
Connect more library services through the same platform, from fee payments to new memberships.
Payments & POS
Bring fines, fees and paid services into the self-service journey through payments and POS integration.
Joining & account opening
Connect membership applications with identity capture, KYC and your library’s account-opening workflow.
Staff circulation
Give staff a connected workspace for batch returns, holds and transit handling.
Accessible by design
Shape the patron journey around touch and tactile navigation, private audio and language options.
04 / FROM DESIGN TO BRANCH
Bring self-service
to every branch.
Plan the service around your branches, prepare your teams and manage the rollout with Satellite.
01 / Discover
Build the service around your collection, branch spaces and patron needs.
02 / Connect
Connect your library system, kiosk devices and staff workflows.
03 / Launch & expand
Prepare branch teams, roll out application releases and manage the fleet through Satellite.
LET’S DESIGN YOUR LIBRARY SERVICE
Your branches.
Your systems. Connected.
Start with your collection, your workflows and the equipment you want to keep.
Talk to Azimut