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| NOW: Your library's own, customized app and mobile website! At ALA midwinter in Dallas we will be showcasing our NOW mobile solution for libraries. Unlike many other mobile products out there, this one is a journey. It's an interactive mobile platform that focuses on exploration, revealing to your users all the great things the library has to offer. NOW is much more than just a catalog. In fact, if you already have a mobile catalog, we can integrate it. And if you do not have a mobile catalog - we can provide it for you. Visit us at ALA booth 910. Learn More | Booth 910 | Infor Library Automation Solutions |
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| Debuting at ALA Mid-Winter! Crowley's Wicks and Wilson UScan The Crowley Company’s first on-demand microform scanner makes its debut in Booth 1910, marrying high-end production scanner technology with walk-up patron convenience. Be the first to demo! Multiple book scan capture units also on display. Learn more | Booth 1910 | The Crowley Company |
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| Cast Bronze Sculptures for Libraries & Schools Randolph Rose Collection features lost wax cast bronze sculptures for libraries & schools. Shown here is the “Stack of Books” bench. This library bronze sculpture has a unique open book design. Book bench is also a functional piece of art. So sit down, relax and enjoy the love of reading. Mention Library Product News for an EXTRA 20% off your next purchase – Valid to 1/31/12. Visit www.RandolphRose.com or call 800-462-5851 to learn more. Learn more |
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| Free Trial Offer CountryWatch, Inc. is a leading on-line resource for country-specific information, data, and intelligence on the world's 195 countries. CountryWatch provides political, economic, historical, cultural, and demographic information, news and data for each country. Free Trial Access to the country of Germany is available here. Additionally, CountryWatch offers a Macroeconomic, Energy, Agricultural and Metals Forecast that provides users with 5 years of historical data and 20-year projections on key variables. *ALA Mid-Winter Special - 25% Discount off a multi-user subscription - Contact us for details. Learn more | Booth 1256 | CountryWatch |
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| Aurora Library Shelving Aurora Library Shelving features a unique design that’s easy to assemble, reconfigures in a snap and eliminates the problems of book storage common to cantilever-style shelving. Aurora Library Shelving has finished, closed end panels as standard, a smaller footprint than cantilever shelving and no protruding hardware to harm book collections. For more information: 800.277.1699. Learn more | Aurora Storage |
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| allCIRC-Cube is the next generation, low-cost Media Dispensing and Patron Self-Check System allCIRC-Cube is the next generation, low-cost Media Dispensing and Patron Self-Check System - all in one machine. Guaranteed disk retrieval loading/unloading is less than 6 seconds with expanded capacity and dynamic loading capability. Build specifically for library environments, allCIRC-Cube contains a Meganite® top, touchscreen operation and ultra-high printing. Compatible with all ILS systems and all item security modes (EM, RFID, None …etc.). More information and datasheets at: www.allCIRC.com Learn More |
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| Displays for Media, Books & Periodicals ESCALOOK™ is manufactured by MJ Industries, Inc. See the newest and best way to display CDs, DVDs, new books and periodicals. Our ESCALOOK™ incorporates a modern sloping display design that is both efficient and esthetically pleasing in today's library setting. Learn more | MJ Industries |
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| Big Cozy Books Now Offers Entryways! These stand alone entryways inspire everyone who walks under the giant books while entering your library. Manufactured to any length, these rugged pieces can also be used to divide areas. Made with the same attention to detail as all Big Cozy Books products. Learn more | Big Cozy Books |
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| SafeAisle® - High-Density Powered Mobile Storage System Designed to provide innovative storage solutions for modern library workspace environments, Montel’s new SafeAisle® high-density powered mobile storage system adds a new dimension to safety by detecting the entire floor surface of an aisle with its LED Guard Technology™. With refined aesthetic and inherent design flexibility, SafeAisle® offers enhanced standards in safety, reliability, user-friendliness, and productivity. Learn more | Booth 2522 | Montel, Inc. |
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| Safety for Your Library's Multi-Disc Media Titles One-Time Audio Book’s tough construction protects your media investments for longer life and better returns. CDs and DVDs are secure on the shelf. Safe during circulation. Protected in the return box. With full cover sleeve, removable sleeve cartridge, One-Time lock option. Learn more | Booth 3658 | Clear-Vu |
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| Desktop Disc Repair: Quality & Performance The Uno is the newest member of the Azuradisc line of desktop machines. The Uno is very simple to use, with virtually no training required, has a self mixing smart cartridge so you don't have to shake the bottles and each cartridge will repair up to 220 discs. The Uno repairs all formats and requires no special steps for Blu-ray discs. Come see Uno in action at booth #3451 and be amazed by its quality and performance. Learn more | Booth 1617 | Azuradisc |
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| Libraries Choose the ScanPro® 2000 for Ease of Use, Performance and Value The ScanPro 2000 is the most durable, easy to use, versatile microfilm scanner available. The world's leading universities, libraries and private companies have been choosing e-Image Data microfilm scanners for more than 20 years and no other equipment on the market can match the ScanPro 2000 for its track record of performance and reliability. Learn more | Booth 2538 | e-Image Data |
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| Web-Based, Hosted ILS A brand new Mandarin, a Web-based, hosted ILS designed to function as your website as well! Learn more | Mandarin Library Automation |
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| New from RTI! ECO Pro - Affordable Disc Repair Machine Fully automatic. Fixes all discs including Blu-ray. No hand wiping! No mess. Faster than dual disc machines restores a disc in 1 minute! Very economical to operate! See it at ALA Booth # 3446. Ask for special introductory show price! www.DiscChek.com or 1-800-323-7520 Learn more | RTI |
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| First Choice in Libraries for Complete On- and Off-Site Storage Solutions From books to multimedia, Spacesaver's shelving, compact shelving, and high-bay storage systems accommodate all of your library's needs. Categorize periodicals in less space, while maintaining easy availability. Organize and protect all types of multimedia without sacrificing space or accessibility. For a no-cost professional space assessment, call us today. 1.800.492.3434 Learn more | Booth 0820 | Spacesaver |
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| Barcodes and Identification Solutions For over 35 years, Computype has been at the forefront of innovations in the manufacturing of barcodes and identification solutions. We are your tried-&-true resource for spine, item, and CD/DVD labels. Now, we are proud to announce our latest innovation: The Peel n' Shield: Our unbeatable spine label material combined with an attached overlaminate for added image protection. Stop by booth 0834 for samples and more information on how Computype can solve your library identification needs. Learn more | Booth 0834 | Computype |
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| mk LibDispenser™ - 24/7 Library! - Create a new branch for your library with an installation of the LibDispenser™
- Provide around-the-clock library access in high traffic areas such as airports, hospitals or malls without the price of building and operating a branch
- As a fully-equipped self-service kiosk, patrons can browse the collection as well as borrow and return available library materials and hold items
- All items are stored in the mk LibDispenser™ without special storage cases to prevent the hassle of handling unnecessary cases
- This self-maintaining unit has full library catalog access
- Roofing is available for outdoor units in order to shield patrons from any inclement weather
- Optional payment functions are available to be integrated into the unit in order for patrons to pay fines and fees
- Artwork can be displayed on the exterior walls of the LibDispenser™
Watch the video Learn more | mk Sorting Systems |
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| Millennium ILS The Millennium integrated library system (ILS) offers libraries the most complete and continuously evolving solution on the market. While others have abandoned integration or pushed technology fads, we’ve never lost sight of the services libraries provide and the means to make those processes work. Millennium’s multi-tier, client-server architecture is broad, stable, and includes what libraries need to meet their most pressing technology challenges. Learn more | Booth 1823 | Innovative Interfaces |
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| Self-Service Library Usage Program Mandarin Library Automation introduces a self-service Library Usage program to track who visits the library and why, generating concrete evidence of the library’s value! Touch screen, easily configurable, great reports. automation@mlasolutions.com Learn more | Mandarin Library Automation |
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 | Cantilever Library Shelving Estey, one of the premier manufacturers of cantilever library shelving in the world. Providing storage solutions for today’s library needs, to include the latest in multimedia storage. Learn more | Booth 1119 | Estey/Tennsco |
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| RFID Self-Check RFID self-check QuickCheck™ systems provide patron check-out and renewals of materials via RFID tags and barcodes. RFID self-check systems can safely check-out printed materials and AV media in one easy step. When the RFID tag or barcode is read an EAS/AFI security function is performed and a receipt is printed informing the patron when to return materials to the library. QuickCheck™ RFID self-checks are available in Kiosk, Desktop and Built-in configurations. Learn more | Sentry Technology |
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| The United States Digital Database Tour the United States with this database from Abdo Digital, featuring hundreds of articles for young researchers wanting to learn and report on their favorite state. Based on our companion book series, The United States, our database features easy keyword searching, hundreds of chapters and articles, and unique online games. Learn more | Booth 1551 | Abdo Digital |
