Library Products
Minitex News articles tagged with "Library Products" (34):
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Introducing the latest addition to Bibiliotheca's self-service portfolio: the new selfCheck 2500
The Bibliotheca selfCheck™ 2500 is a compact and efficient kiosk that delivers full self-service functionality in a space-saving design—perfect for libraries with limited room or high-traffic areas. Powered by Bibliotheca’s quickConnect™ software, it supports over 70 languages, offers customizable workflows, and enables secure, card-only transactions. Available through Minitex Cooperative Purchasing, this solution reflects a strong partnership between Minitex and Bibliotheca, established in 2015, following Bibliotheca’s acquisition of 3M’s Library Systems.
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Join a Sentry webinar covering EM & Barcode vs RFID... What Is Best For Your Library?
Join Sentry for a free webinar to answer your questions about EM & Barcode vs RFID. It's good to do research and careful planning when choosing between EM barcode and RFID systems for library management. By understanding the unique features and considerations associated with each technology, libraries can make strategic investments that optimize their operations and enhance user experiences.
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Minitex is now offering Bibliotheca hybrid selfCheck 3000™
The Bibliotheca selfCheck 3000 is a flexible, user-friendly self-service kiosk that supports check-in, check-out, payments, and account management, all through a sleek, customizable design. Its modular components and remote management tools allow libraries to adapt and operate efficiently, even with limited staff. Available through Minitex Cooperative Purchasing, this solution reflects a strong partnership between Minitex and Bibliotheca, established in 2015 following Bibliotheca’s acquisition of 3M’s Library Systems.
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Need a patron self-checkout - consider Sentry's QuickCheck-X™
The QuickCheck-X™ is a user-friendly self-checkout system for library patrons, featuring a touch screen monitor that provides step-by-step instructions for checking out various library materials. It supports traditional barcode labels and electromagnetic (EM) security strips, and is available in configurations including RFID and barcode-only. The system is modular, allowing additional security features, and includes remote administration software for monitoring and managing multiple stations, updating software, and generating usage reports.
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Need library products? Cooperative Purchasing catalogs have a fresh new look, with updated 2025 pricing!
The newly redesigned 2025 Product Catalog is now available online. Minitex offers discounted prices on a wide variety of products for libraries of all kinds.
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Sentry Library Laughs & Oddities May/June 2025
The May/June newsletter from Sentry Custom Security features the Toronto Reference Library (TRL) is the largest and most visited of Toronto Public Library branches, with more than 1.6 million items on 80 kilometers of shelving on 5 floors! As well as a chance to win a $5,000 gift certificate towards a purchase.
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Covering more than just books: CoLibrì joins Minitex Cooperative Purchasing
Minitex is happy to add CoLibrì to our Cooperative Purchasing program. Giving libraries an easy way to protect their books with fast, reliable covers - at a 15% discount!
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Free Magazine Storage Boxes Available for Libraries
Free Magazine Storage Boxes Available for Libraries through Anoka County Library.
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Cooperative Purchasing Vendor Spotlight: Bibliotheca
We are continuing with our Vendor Spotlights, and this week Bibliotheca is in the spotlight! Watch Messenger, as we will be sharing information from other vendors offering discounted prices through Minitex Cooperative Purchasing.
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Sentry Library Laughs & Oddities March/April 2025
The March/April newsletter from Sentry Custom Security features a man in a South African ghetto that transformed his backyard garage into a neighborhood library, giving local children a safe space to discover the joy of reading. His efforts have made a lasting impact, inspiring young minds and opening doors to new opportunities.