Lyngsoe Sort Mate™ 2000: Modular, Scalable Automation for Modern Libraries
Lyngsoe Sort Mate™ 2000 is a revolution in library sorting technology, providing a flexible, modular automated material handling (AMH) solution that transforms modern library operations. Designed for libraries of all sizes and built to scale easily, Sort Mate blends speed, precision, and efficiency in one tailored solution.
The Future of Library Automation
By seamlessly automating the sorting and retrieval of returned materials, Sort Mate drastically reduces the need for manual handling, accelerates circulation turnaround, and frees up your staff to focus on higher-value services that enrich the patron experience.
As libraries continue to evolve to meet growing demand and user expectations, the Sort Mate solution positions you at the forefront by streamlining workflows, enhancing accessibility, and supporting sustainable, data-driven practices.
Discover the Benefits of Sort Mate™ 2000
Its compact, modular design fits any library and can be adapted to meet evolving operational needs
Fast, accurate sorting runs quietly in the background, reducing manual handling and enabling staff to focus on more meaningful tasks
Built for continuous operation with low maintenance and intelligent power management to minimize energy use
Faster returns, optimized routing, and seamless integration speed up holds fulfilment and further enhance the patron experience
Customizable Configuration to Fit Your Library
Sort Mate’s modular design enables you to tailor the system to your space, workflows, and service demands. Interchangeable modules and configurable destinations make it easy to integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure and expand capacity over time, creating an efficient, future-ready library solution.
Find out more about Sort Mate’s modular design and customizable workflows here: How Lyngsoe Sort Mate™ 2000 Works
Why Sort Mate is the Library Solution of Choice
Through automation of processes, the solution significantly reduces staff workload and manual handling, enabling your teams to focus on higher-value, patron-facing activities. Its modular, space-efficient design, quiet operation, and seamless system integration means the Sort Mate system enhances both back-of-house efficiency as well as the front-of-house patron experience.
Discover how Nørrebro Library transformed its busy return workflows by implementing our Sort Mate solution to support them in handling over 200,000 loans per year with ease. By streamlining material handling and improving space functionality, the library was able to boost staff efficiency, enhance the return experience, and keep pace with rapid circulation growth, freeing up time to better serve its community.
Want to know more?
Download the Lyngsoe Sort Mate™ 2000 product sheet for specification details and technical information.
Sort Mate 2000 in Action
See how libraries worldwide have transformed their sorting experience with Sort Mate 2000.
Multnomah County Library's circulation grew to roughly 17 million items a year, and manual sorting could no longer keep up. See how Automated Material Handling and IMMS™ reduced physically demanding work and freed staff to spend more time with patrons.
Mead Public Library needed pickup access around the clock without exposing staff to the cold. See how D-Tech's rear-loading Smart Lockers made it possible, and why Mead became the first library to install this design.
The German National Library needed a flexible self-service model that could work within two protected historic buildings. See how a tailored media locker system made it possible.
Discover how Multnomah County Library uses IMMS™ to reduce manual work, save thousands of staff hours, and ensure patrons always find what they are looking for even with smaller local collections.
Shropshire Council enhances library services with Lyngsoe LibDeco™ self-service kiosks, improving accessibility, staff efficiency, and customer experience.
Read about how Worcestershire Libraries extended opening hours, reduced staff pressure, and increased community access with Lyngsoe Self-Operated Library™.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lyngsoe Sort Mate™ 2000 improve library operations?
By automating sorting and routing, Sort Mate reduces staff workload, accelerates returns processing, and ensures items reach their destination quickly, enhancing both efficiency and patron satisfaction.
How accurate is the sorting?
Lyngsoe Sort Mate™ 2000 combines advanced hardware with intelligent software to deliver high-speed, precise sorting that minimizes errors and keeps your materials moving efficiently.
Can Lyngsoe Sort Mate™ 2000 integrate with our existing library management systems?
Sort Mate seamlessly integrates with Lyngsoe’s Intelligent Material Management System (IMMS™) as well as other library management systems, allowing for smooth workflow automation and enhanced system control.