Lyngsoe Library Mate™ 1300: Self-Service Returns for a Wider Range of Materials
Lyngsoe Library Mate™ 1300 gives patrons a quick, independent way to return materials, including oversized items that many induction units weren't built to handle. It connects directly to the Lyngsoe Sort Mate™ system, updates your Library Management System (LMS) in real time, and fits naturally alongside the self-service equipment your library already has.
Handle More of Your Collection Without Manual Workarounds
Most library collections include picture books, oversized titles, and wide-format materials that simply don't fit through a standard induction tunnel. Library Mate 1300 addresses that with a wider tunnel, giving patrons the ability to return materials up to 400 mm in width independently. Items feed directly onto the sorter, status updates reach your LMS instantly, and staff are freed from the routine work of handling returns by hand. Both RFID and barcode technology are supported, so it works with virtually any collection setup.
An Experience That Feels Like Part of the Library
Library Mate 1300 follows the same Scandinavian, organic design language as the Lyngsoe LibDeco™ Self-Check Kiosk and Lyngsoe Holds Mate™, so the equipment patrons interact with looks like it belongs together. A 22" touch screen guides patrons through the return process step by step, with a choice of languages and specially designed, easy-to-read fonts that make returns accessible to all users. Optional receipt printing lets you customize the experience with your own text.
Library Mate 1300 is available as an alternative to the Lyngsoe Library Mate™ 1200 and runs on the same Library Mate software, making it straightforward to integrate into existing installations.
Discover the Benefits of Lyngsoe Library Mate™ 1300
Wide 400 mm tunnel for self-service returns of oversized and wide-format materials
Easy integration into existing installations, running on the same Library Mate software as Library Mate 1200 with real-time LMS updates
Intuitive 22" touch screen with multilingual support, accessible fonts, and compatible with both RFID and barcode systems
Cohesive Scandinavian design that matches LibDeco and Holds Mate equipment
Want to know more?
Download the Lyngsoe Library Mate™ 1300 product sheet for specification details and technical information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyngsoe Library Mate™ 1300?
The Library Mate 1300 is an indoor self-service return kiosk with a 400 mm induction tunnel, designed for libraries that need to handle a wider range of materials, including oversized and wide-format items.
How does Library Mate 1300 differ from Library Mate 1200?
The main difference is the induction tunnel width. Library Mate 1300's 400 mm tunnel accommodates larger materials that a standard induction unit may not handle. Both products run on the same Library Mate software and integrate with the Sort Mate system.
Is Library Mate 1300 compatible with my existing system?
Yes. Library Mate 1300 supports both RFID and barcode technology and integrates with your LMS in real time. It runs on the same software platform as Library Mate 1200, so adding it to an existing installation is straightforward.