{"id":99360,"date":"2025-07-07T22:33:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T22:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bibliostaged.wpengine.com\/?p=99360"},"modified":"2025-07-08T16:25:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T16:25:04","slug":"ala-2025-library-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/ala-2025-library-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside ALA 2025: Technology, Access, and the Fight for Intellectual Freedom"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"99360\" class=\"elementor elementor-99360\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-725914e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"725914e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;e10cdb8&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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url(https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-team-photo.webp);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Bibliotheca team poses at the ALA 2025 booth with Romi the robot\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/category\/blog\/events\/\" rel=\"tag\">Library Events<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/category\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blog<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tInside ALA 2025: Technology, Access, and the Fight for Intellectual Freedom\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-13939c83 elementor-section-full_width content-video-contained bb-1 elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"13939c83\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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href=\"https:\/\/2025.alaannual.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 American Library Association Annual Conference<\/a>, held June 26\u2013July 1 in Philadelphia, Bibliotheca presented its most comprehensive lineup of library solutions to date.<\/p><p>From compact self-check kiosks to robotic innovation and advanced automation, Booth 1705 brought together technology, ideas, and conversations that reflected the evolving role of the modern library.<\/p><p>This year\u2019s presence was about more than technology. It was about connection, shared purpose, and a vision of access for all.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8511cf7 image-gallery elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"8511cf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;columns&quot;:2,&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;masonry&quot;,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;link_to&quot;:&quot;file&quot;,&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-booth-overview.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"8511cf7\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-booth-overview\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Bibliotheca\u2019s booth at ALA 2025 featured a wide array of self-service solutions including the selfCheck 2500 and selfCheck 3000. 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These kiosks demonstrated compact footprints, improved accessibility, and engaging on-screen content for library users.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk3ODIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1ib290aC1vdmVydmlldy00LndlYnAiLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI4NTExY2Y3In0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-booth-overview-4-1024x768.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" aria-label=\"Close-up of selfCheck 2500 and selfCheck 3000 kiosks at Bibliotheca\u2019s ALA 2025 booth\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-booth-overview-3.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"8511cf7\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-booth-overview (3)\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Bibliotheca\u2019s booth at ALA 2025 included product demonstrations and giveaways of \u201cRight to Read\u201d tote bags. Visitors interacted with selfCheck kiosks and explored solutions designed to improve access, efficiency, and patron engagement in libraries.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk3NjcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1ib290aC1vdmVydmlldy0zLndlYnAiLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI4NTExY2Y3In0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-booth-overview-3-1024x768.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" aria-label=\"Bibliotheca\u2019s ALA 2025 booth with tote bag giveaways and self-service kiosk stations\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-booth-overview-2.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"8511cf7\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-booth-overview (2)\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"At ALA 2025, Bibliotheca showcased solutions for flexible and extended access. The cloudCheck Tablet offered mobile self-checkout, while the remoteLocker allowed patrons to retrieve and return materials outside of library hours.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk3NTIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1ib290aC1vdmVydmlldy0yLndlYnAiLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI4NTExY2Y3In0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-booth-overview-2-1024x768.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" aria-label=\"Visitors exploring Bibliotheca\u2019s cloudCheck Tablet and remoteLocker at ALA 2025\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-107e6f36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"107e6f36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Solving Real Problems<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ca405a6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6ca405a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8697b0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8697b0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Throughout the week, attendees explored a full ecosystem of tools built to streamline operations and meet the evolving needs of diverse communities.<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/selfcheck-2500\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">selfCheck 2500<\/a>, a compact kiosk introduced at ALA, enables libraries to offer self-service in smaller spaces without sacrificing functionality. Meanwhile, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/selfcheck-3000\/\">selfCheck 3000<\/a> demonstrates enhanced accessibility features and on-screen content designed to foster greater engagement for all users.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e6f239 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7e6f239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-selfcheck-2500-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-99527\" alt=\"selfCheck 2500 kiosk displayed at ALA 2025, showcasing compact design with touchscreen and books on counter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-selfcheck-2500-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-selfcheck-2500-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-selfcheck-2500.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04c1904 image-gallery elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"04c1904\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;columns&quot;:2,&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;masonry&quot;,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;link_to&quot;:&quot;file&quot;,&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-banner-selfcheck-2500-2.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"04c1904\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-banner-selfcheck-2500 (2)\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"This close-up photo of Bibliotheca\u2019s promotional banner at ALA 2025 emphasizes the intuitive user interface of the selfCheck 2500\u2122. Featuring visual elements like check-in, account access, and storytime, the signage reinforced the device\u2019s role in enhancing library engagement.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk2NzcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1iYW5uZXItc2VsZmNoZWNrLTI1MDAtMi53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMDRjMTkwNCJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-banner-selfcheck-2500-2-1024x768.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" aria-label=\"Close-up of Bibliotheca\u2019s ALA 2025 banner showing selfCheck 2500 with colorful interface and promotional messages\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-banner-selfcheck-2500-3.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"04c1904\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-banner-selfcheck-2500 (3)\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"In the main registration hall of the ALA 2025 conference, a large freestanding sign promoted Bibliotheca\u2019s latest solution, the selfCheck 2500\u2122, directing attendees to booth 1705 for live demonstrations.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk2OTIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1iYW5uZXItc2VsZmNoZWNrLTI1MDAtMy53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMDRjMTkwNCJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-banner-selfcheck-2500-3-768x1024.webp\" data-width=\"768\" data-height=\"1024\" aria-label=\"ALA 2025 registration hall featuring Bibliotheca\u2019s selfCheck 2500 promotional banner among other exhibitor signage\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-banner-selfcheck-2500-4.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"04c1904\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-banner-selfcheck-2500 (4)\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"This close-up photo of Bibliotheca\u2019s promotional banner at ALA 2025 emphasizes the intuitive user interface of the selfCheck 2500\u2122. Featuring visual elements like check-in, account access, and storytime, the signage reinforced the device\u2019s role in enhancing library engagement.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk3MDcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1iYW5uZXItc2VsZmNoZWNrLTI1MDAtNC53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMDRjMTkwNCJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-banner-selfcheck-2500-4.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"450\" aria-label=\"Close-up of Bibliotheca\u2019s ALA 2025 banner showing selfCheck 2500 with colorful interface and promotional messages\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f6dd4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f6dd4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/cloudcheck-tablet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cloudCheck tablet<\/a> offers a portable, energy-efficient option that installs quickly and supports staff wherever service is needed. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/solutions\/pick-up-lockers\/\">remoteLocker<\/a> expands access by allowing patrons to retrieve holds and return items beyond regular hours, or even outside the main library building.<\/p><p>In the automation zone, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/solutions\/intelligent-return-shelving\/\">smartShelf borrow<\/a> system enables instant check-ins and automatic reshelving, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/solutions\/automated-return-sorting\/\">flexAMH Tote Management solution<\/a> optimizes logistics between branches. Both tools are designed to reduce staff workload and accelerate turnaround times for library materials.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84cf5a3 image-gallery elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"84cf5a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;columns&quot;:2,&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;masonry&quot;,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;link_to&quot;:&quot;file&quot;,&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-selfcheck-3000.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"84cf5a3\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-selfcheck-3000\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Bibliotheca\u2019s selfCheck\u2122 3000 was featured at ALA 2025 with enhanced accessibility, modern UX, and digital content integration. Designed for inclusive use, it allows libraries to promote events, reading lists, and custom messaging.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk1NDIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1zZWxmY2hlY2stMzAwMC53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiODRjZjVhMyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-selfcheck-3000-768x1024.webp\" data-width=\"768\" data-height=\"1024\" aria-label=\"selfCheck 3000 kiosk on display at ALA 2025, promoting personalized recommendations and modern design\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-smartshelf-borrow.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"84cf5a3\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-smartshelf-borrow\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"At ALA 2025, the smartShelf\u2122 borrow system demonstrated how libraries can streamline returns. Items placed on the shelf are instantly checked in and automatically reshelved\u2014simplifying operations and boosting efficiency.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk1NTcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1zbWFydHNoZWxmLWJvcnJvdy53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiODRjZjVhMyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-smartshelf-borrow-768x1024.webp\" data-width=\"768\" data-height=\"1024\" aria-label=\"smartShelf borrow demo at ALA 2025 showing live video and reshelving system with return functionality\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-cloudcheck-tablet.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"84cf5a3\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-cloudcheck-tablet\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"At the 2025 ALA Conference in Philadelphia, Bibliotheca showcased the cloudCheck Tablet, a compact self-service solution for mobile library use. Designed for flexibility and ease of installation, it enhances staff workflows and improves user experience in any library environment.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk4MTIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1jbG91ZGNoZWNrLXRhYmxldC53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiODRjZjVhMyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-cloudcheck-tablet-768x1024.webp\" data-width=\"768\" data-height=\"1024\" aria-label=\"cloudCheck Tablet displayed at Bibliotheca&#039;s ALA 2025 booth, promoting portable self-checkout for libraries\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-remotelocker.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"84cf5a3\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-remotelocker\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Unveiled at ALA 2025, the remoteLocker\u2122 by Bibliotheca extends library services beyond physical walls. With uniFi+ integration, intuitive interface, and hotspot readiness, it allows patrons to retrieve or return items anytime, anywhere.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk0NTIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1yZW1vdGVsb2NrZXIud2VicCIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6Ijg0Y2Y1YTMifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-remotelocker-768x1024.webp\" data-width=\"768\" data-height=\"1024\" aria-label=\"remoteLocker displayed at ALA 2025 with promotional signage and digital interface for self-service holds\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-flexamh.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"84cf5a3\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-flexamh\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"The flexAMH solution on display at ALA 2025 showcased Bibliotheca\u2019s advanced materials handling system. Using RFID technology and intelligent sorting, the system speeds up item returns and organizes materials for faster reshelving.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk5MzIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1mbGV4YW1oLndlYnAiLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI4NGNmNWEzIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-flexamh-768x1024.webp\" data-width=\"768\" data-height=\"1024\" aria-label=\"flexAMH system at ALA 2025 with metal bins used for automated library returns and sorting\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-flexamh-3.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"84cf5a3\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-flexamh (3)\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"At ALA 2025, Bibliotheca\u2019s flexAMH demo included both metal and plastic bins, showing how libraries can customize their materials return workflows. The system is designed to reduce staff workload and increase item processing efficiency.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk5MTcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1mbGV4YW1oLTMud2VicCIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6Ijg0Y2Y1YTMifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-flexamh-3.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" aria-label=\"flexAMH return station at ALA 2025 with metal and plastic bins and selfCheck system in the background\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-flexamh-2.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"84cf5a3\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-flexamh (2)\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"The flexAMH system\u2019s interface was featured at ALA 2025 with a live demo. Its intuitive design allows staff and patrons to initiate returns seamlessly, while back-end automation handles sorting and reporting.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk5MDIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1mbGV4YW1oLTIud2VicCIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6Ijg0Y2Y1YTMifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-flexamh-2.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" aria-label=\"front view of flexAMH touchscreen interface at ALA 2025 displaying demo instructions for library staff\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44a211d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44a211d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Romi, a mobile robot currently in beta testing, navigates spaces autonomously and engages with visitors. At ALA, it roamed the booth throughout the week, assisting with returns, wayfinding, and patron interaction, offering a glimpse into how emerging technologies may complement human services in future library environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed7e7de elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ed7e7de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-romi-robot-768x1364.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-99512\" alt=\"Romi, Bibliotheca\u2019s beta-phase robot, invites interaction from ALA 2025 attendees with touchscreen prompt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-romi-robot-768x1364.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-romi-robot-169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-romi-robot-577x1024.webp 577w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-romi-robot-865x1536.webp 865w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-romi-robot-1153x2048.webp 1153w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-romi-robot.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fdce6a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fdce6a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Unified Message: The Right to Read<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca0a072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca0a072\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/pen.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PEN America<\/a>, a nonprofit organization that champions free expression and defends the rights of writers and readers, Bibliotheca used its booth to highlight the growing threat of book bans. More than 10,000 challenges were reported during the 2023\u20132024 academic year alone.<\/p><p>At an interactive wall, attendees were invited to complete the sentence, <em>\u201cThe Right to Read means freedom to\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p><p>The wall collected over 400 handwritten responses, offering a visible, collective affirmation of the library\u2019s role in protecting intellectual freedom. More than 800 <em>\u201cRight to Read\u201d<\/em> tote bags were distributed as part of the effort to extend awareness beyond the convention center.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5b534f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e5b534f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-interactive-wall-3-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-99962\" alt=\"Interactive Right to Read wall at Bibliotheca\u2019s ALA 2025 booth filled with handwritten Post-its\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-interactive-wall-3-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-interactive-wall-3-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-interactive-wall-3.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3be90ec image-gallery elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"3be90ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;columns&quot;:2,&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;masonry&quot;,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;link_to&quot;:&quot;file&quot;,&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-interactive-wall-2.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"3be90ec\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-interactive-wall (2)\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"As part of its Right to Read campaign at ALA 2025, Bibliotheca created an interactive wall inviting attendees to finish the sentence \u201cThe Right to Read means freedom to\u2026\u201d More than 400 handwritten Post-it responses were collected, celebrating intellectual freedom and diversity of thought.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk5NDcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1pbnRlcmFjdGl2ZS13YWxsLTIud2VicCIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjNiZTkwZWMifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-interactive-wall-2.webp\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"800\" aria-label=\"Interactive Right to Read wall at Bibliotheca\u2019s ALA 2025 booth filled with handwritten Post-its\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-right-to-read-wall.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"3be90ec\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-right-to-read-wall\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"The Right to Read wall at Bibliotheca\u2019s booth became a hub for public expression at ALA 2025. Participants shared their voices by completing the phrase \u201cThe Right to Read means freedom to\u2026,\u201d supporting the message of access and equity.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk0ODIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1yaWdodC10by1yZWFkLXdhbGwud2VicCIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjNiZTkwZWMifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-right-to-read-wall-1024x768.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" aria-label=\"Attendee placing a Post-it on Bibliotheca\u2019s Right to Read wall at ALA 2025\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-interactive-wall.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"3be90ec\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-interactive-wall\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Participants at ALA 2025 shared deeply personal and inspiring answers on Bibliotheca\u2019s Right to Read wall, reinforcing the power of reading as a means to explore, learn, and be oneself.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTkzOTIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1pbnRlcmFjdGl2ZS13YWxsLndlYnAiLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIzYmU5MGVjIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-interactive-wall-768x1024.webp\" data-width=\"768\" data-height=\"1024\" aria-label=\"Interactive Right to Read wall at Bibliotheca\u2019s ALA 2025 booth filled with handwritten Post-its\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-right-to-read-tote-distribution.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"3be90ec\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-right-to-read-tote-distribution\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"As part of the Right to Read campaign at ALA 2025, Bibliotheca distributed over 800 tote bags featuring a bold open-book graphic and a message of intellectual freedom.\" 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data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"3be90ec\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-pen-america-flyer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Distributed at the Bibliotheca booth during ALA 2025, this PEN America flyer provided practical steps for attendees to defend intellectual freedom and take a stand against book censorship.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk0MzcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1wZW4tYW1lcmljYS1mbHllci53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiM2JlOTBlYyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-pen-america-flyer-771x1024.webp\" data-width=\"771\" data-height=\"1024\" aria-label=\"Flyer titled \u201c5 Things You Can Do to Fight Book Bans\u201d held up at ALA 2025\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-pen-america-flyer-3.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"3be90ec\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-pen-america-flyer (3)\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A key element of Bibliotheca\u2019s presence at ALA 2025 was raising awareness about book bans. Flyers from PEN America were made available, outlining troubling censorship trends and urging attendees to take action.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk0MjIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1wZW4tYW1lcmljYS1mbHllci0zLndlYnAiLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIzYmU5MGVjIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-pen-america-flyer-3.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"602\" aria-label=\"Stack of PEN America and Bibliotheca flyers on booth counter at ALA 2025 with book ban data and advocacy tools\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d406a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56d406a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advancing Inclusive Innovation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-541e603 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"541e603\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bibliotheca also hosted a Tech Talk titled <em>Modern Self-Service Technology for True Access<\/em>, where leaders from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/library-story-scott-county\/\">Scott County Library<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hclib.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hennepin County Library<\/a>\u2014both located in Minnesota\u2014discussed their experiences with multilingual user interfaces, ADA-compliant design, and extended-access services.<\/p><p>The session offered practical takeaways for libraries looking to advance inclusion and eliminate access barriers through thoughtful technology implementation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a59f851 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a59f851\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-tech-talk-6-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-99647\" alt=\"Panelists speak during Bibliotheca\u2019s Tech Talk at ALA 2025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-tech-talk-6-1024x768.webp 1024w, 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data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Close-up of Scott County Library presentation at Tech Talk\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Close-up of the panel table as Scott County Library representatives share their implementation timeline for extended access solutions using Bibliotheca tools.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk2MDIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS10ZWNoLXRhbGstMy53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMzViMWZmMiJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-tech-talk-3-1024x768.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" aria-label=\"Panelists present Scott County Library\u2019s extended access strategy at ALA 2025\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-320138e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"320138e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conversations That Shape the Future<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa8126d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa8126d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Beyond product demonstrations, ALA 2025 offered meaningful conversations with library leaders and staff from across North America. These exchanges helped us better understand the real-world challenges libraries face and the strategies being used to create resilient, future-ready institutions.<\/p><p>One of the week\u2019s standout moments was a Meet &amp; Greet co-hosted with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everylibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EveryLibrary<\/a>, a national organization dedicated to building voter support for library funding and defending intellectual freedom. Now an annual tradition, this gathering brings together more than 200 advocates to share stories and strengthen collective support for public funding, free expression, and community-centered service.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-645ab26 image-gallery elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"645ab26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;columns&quot;:2,&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;masonry&quot;,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;link_to&quot;:&quot;file&quot;,&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-everylibrary-meet-greet-5.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"645ab26\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"bibliotheca-ala-2025-everylibrary-meet-greet (5)\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Displayed at the EveryLibrary + Bibliotheca Meet &amp; Greet during ALA 2025, this banner emphasized the company\u2019s ecosystem of connected, engaging, and evolving library technologies. 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This informal event provided space for casual conversations, new friendships, and shared ideas to advance library advocacy.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk4MjcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuYmlibGlvdGhlY2EuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC9iaWJsaW90aGVjYS1hbGEtMjAyNS1ldmVyeWxpYnJhcnktbWVldC1ncmVldC0yLndlYnAiLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI2NDVhYjI2In0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bibliotheca-ala-2025-everylibrary-meet-greet-2-1024x768.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" aria-label=\"Three men posing at the EveryLibrary + Bibliotheca Meet &amp; Greet during ALA 2025, inside a Philadelphia bar\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f292579 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f292579\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fca3cd2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"fca3cd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecbc8ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ecbc8ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To every librarian, director, technologist and partner who visited our booth, thank you. Your insights and commitment continue to drive our work forward.<\/p><p>Planning is already underway for ALA Chicago in 2026 and PLA Minneapolis in 2026. As we look ahead, our focus remains on developing technology that advances access, equity, and meaningful community impact.<\/p><p>We\u2019re grateful to stand with you in shaping what a library can be.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32336151 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"32336151\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-608f61f4 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"608f61f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" 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