Extend your opening hours
Self-service solutions let patrons access library services outside staffed hours, without stretching your team.
Free up staff time
Automating checkouts, returns, and renewals means your staff can focus on community programs and patron engagement.
Accessible for everyone
Height-adjustable kiosks, multilingual support, and inclusive interface options ensure a smooth experience for all patrons.
Protect your collection
Less manual handling of materials reduces wear and tear, and RFID alarm gates keep your items secure around the clock.
Explore Popular Self-Service Equipment
Self-service equipment covers everything from patron-facing kiosks to staff solutions, intelligent shelves, and access solutions. Browse the full range or start with some of our most popular products below.
A series of self-check kiosks with a modern Scandinavian design, height-adjustable options, and a fully customizable interface — available as floor, wall, and tabletop models to fit any library setting.
A digital signage add-on that displays news, events, and promotions directly on your self-service kiosks.
A compact 24/7 mini-library that handles check-out, returns, and holds for 200+ items at any indoor location.
A cloud-based platform that lets you monitor and manage all your library solutions from one place, with real-time status updates, usage analytics, and customizable dashboards.
A solution that gives patrons secure 24/7 access to your library without staff present, with controlled entry, camera integration, alarm systems, and a configurable time schedule.
Customizable Kiosk Solutions
Library kiosks let patrons handle checkouts, renewals, and returns on their own. The software is configurable, so you decide which services each kiosk offers, dedicating one to returns only, for example, or setting up a full-service station.
Designed to Fit Your Library
The Lyngsoe LibDeco™ series comes in freestanding and wall-mounted height-adjustable models, as well as a compact tabletop version. Color themes and back panels are customizable, so the kiosks can be matched to your library's interior.
Intuitive User Interface
LibRid software guides patrons step-by-step through every transaction, keeping the process quick and accessible for all ages and abilities.
LMS Integration
Using SIP2 or other APIs, the kiosk connects directly to your library management system and updates patron accounts in real time.
Access and Availability Solutions
Your library's services don't have to stop when staff go home. Whether you want to extend access to the full library or simply make holds available outside opening hours, there are flexible solutions to match your setup.
Always Open to Patrons
Lyngsoe Self-Operated Library™ lets patrons access the library outside staffed hours, with scheduling options that give you full control over when and how the library is open.
Holds and Browsing Beyond the Library Walls
Smart Lockers let patrons pick up holds at an off-site location, such as a community center or shopping mall, at their convenience. Lyngsoe LibCabinet™ takes it a step further, giving patrons the ability to browse and borrow materials without visiting the library at all.
Automate Further with AMH and IMMS™
Self-service works even better when paired with Automated Material Handling (AMH) and the Intelligent Material Management System™ (IMMS™). Together, they take care of the full picture, from sorting and returns to inventory and logistics.
Remote Access and Service
Your self-service equipment is only as good as the support behind it. When something needs attention, our team is ready to help get things back on track quickly.
We offer a range of services ranging from on-site support to remote access and hotline assistance.
Take a Leaf from Their Book
View our case stories to find out how other libraries have improved their operations using Lyngsoe solutions.
Discover how North Lincolnshire Libraries is making library services easier and more accessible with Lyngsoe LibDeco™ self-service kiosks, engaging digital displays, and smarter workflows that allow staff to spend more time supporting patrons.
Varde Library had no experience with automated material handling, so they set out to learn the Sort Mate™ 2000 from the ground up. See how close collaboration with Lyngsoe, hands-on training and open communication made the sorter their own.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do self-service kiosks improve the library experience?
Self-service kiosks empower patrons to manage their own transactions quickly and independently, typically resulting in shorter wait times and improved service efficiency. Kiosks can be placed to match user flow and space constraints, and their use frees up staff time, allowing more focus on community engagement and programming.
Are Lyngsoe Systems' self-service kiosks accessible for all users?
Accessibility is a core focus, with kiosks being height adjustable to accommodate wheelchair users, having accessible interface options, including high-contrast modes, dyslexia-friendly fonts, and user-friendly graphics for inclusive service.
What are the benefits of self-service kiosks for library staff?
Self-service equipment reduces the burden of repetitive tasks and improves staff productivity by automating checkouts, returns, and renewals. It also enables efficient management of holds and returns and provides valuable data and insights through usage analytics. All of this means staff can spend more time engaging with visitors and supporting community programs.