Book-o-mat

Book-o-mat outdoor

This self-service device allows to collect books previously ordered in the library and optionally return of books. The patron places an order through the library system. When the book is prepared for borrowing, the staff places it in the book-o-mat and the order is marked in the library system as ready for collection. The library system shall notify the patron of the possibility to collect a copy. The patron logs onto the device using a library card (which may be based on a barcode or RFID technology). The device automatically opens the locker with ordered book. A library card or electronic ID is required to open the locker. The device is equipped with a lockable lockers, a touch screen and a library card reader. To be placed outside the building under the canopy.

 

Device specification:

•  powder-painted stainless steel,
• main module (height 2034 mm, width 1000 mm, depth 610 mm), with a touch screen and 18 lockers: lockers with dimension: height 123,2 mm, width 506,5 mm, depth 471 mm (panel with a touch screen) 12 lockers with dimension: height 123,2 mm, width 406,5 mm, depth 471 mm. Approx. weight: 160 kg.
• additional module (height 2034 mm, width 900 mm, depth 610 mm) with 24 lockers: 24 lockers of the dimension: height 123,2 mm, width 406,5 mm, depth 471 mm. Approx. weight: 160 kg.

 

Equipment:

• electrolocks for each locker together with controls,
• locker doors resistant to destruction,
• connection to the computer network: LAN, RJ45,
• supported card standards: Mifare, bar code, 2D QR code,
• card reader adapted to the requirements of the library,
• 17-inch LCD touch screen,
• PC-class desktop,
• standard voltage supply 230V/50Hz,
• power consumption 480 W,
• choice of colours (standard RAL),
• receipt printer (optional).

The main module can be extended with the additional module consisting of 24 lockers. To 10 additional modules can be added if there is enough space for such amount.

 

Requirements for the ordering party:

• Purchasing a license for the SIP2 protocol from the library system provider.
• Supplying 230 V power to the location of the book-o-mat.
• Supplying a LAN connection.
• Preparing a hole through a wall for 4 cables (diameter 30 mm) outside in the place where the book-o-matt will be stand.

 

Book-o-mat indoor

This self-service device allows to collect books previously ordered in the library and optionally return of books. The patron places an order through the library system. When the book is prepared for borrowing, the staff places it in the book-o-mat and the order is marked in the library system as ready for collection. The library system shall notify the patron of the possibility to collect a copy. The patron logs onto the device using a library card (which may be based on a barcode or RFID technology). The device automatically opens the locker with ordered book. A library card or electronic ID is required to open the locker. The device is equipped with a lockable lockers, a touch screen and a library card reader. To be placed only inside the building.

 

Device specification:

• a steel powder-coated enclosure 1,5mm,
• main module 19 lockers – width 900 mm, height 1900 mm, depth 500 mm, weight 160 kg.
• main + additional module 43 lockers –width 1800 mm, height 1900 mm, depth 500 mm, weight 320 kg.
• dimension of locker:  height 115 mm x width 385 mm, depth 470 mm,
• electrolocks for each locker together with controls,  locker doors are equipped with a recessed handle (not protruding beyond the outline of the device), resistant to destruction,
• standard voltage supply 230 V, 50 Hz,
• connection to the computer network: LAN, RJ45,
• card reader adapted to the requirements of the library,
• receipt printer, 
• 17”, LCD touch screen,
• desktop computer of PC class,
• power consumption 480 W,
• choice of colours (RAL standard).

 

The book-o-mat can be composed of 1 to 5 modules, which can be combined in any order.

 

Requirements for the ordering party:

purchasing a license for the for book-o-mat module service (SIP2) at the library system supplier and supplying LAN and 230 V power in the place where the book-o-mat will stand.