With the opening of the Perron building at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) in mid-February, a vibrant new campus has taken shape in the heart of the city, along with a modern new branch of the Lucerne Central and University Library (ZHB).

With its redesign and relocation to the former Elector’s Castle, Boppard Public Library presents itself as a library fit for the future: modern, fully accessible and open for significantly longer hours. Right in the heart of the town, a flexible, experience-led space has been created that brings together education, culture and community.

BeeSmart, in collaboration with Nexbib, has been selected to deliver and maintain a customized book return and sorting system for Muntpunt, a library and information center in the heart of Brussels. To succeed in this tender and meet the specific requirements, both companies leveraged their extensive experience in developing advanced…

The collaboration between two visionary companies, Systematic and Nexbib, is setting new benchmarks in the digitalisation of public libraries. The innovative Cicero library management system, provided by Systematic, will soon be implemented at the Public Libraries Bücherhallen Hamburg. This includes the launch of two digital …

Since April 2024, the community in Basel has been able to access the GGG Public Library's catalog through the Nexbib library app on their smartphones or tablets. The app allows users to reserve, renew, and manage their accounts, making the process faster and more convenient, anytime and anywhere. Borrowing, returning, and…

After 17 years in the library sector, Dirk Schagen, Sales Director of Nexbib Germany, bids farewell to his professional career and embarks on a well-deserved retirement. Dirk looks back on over 40 years of sales experience in senior positions within the printing, publishing, and library industries. His passion for literature has…

Starting October 1, 2024, the German Nexbib team is excited to welcome Nicola Schöpke as a new member in the Consulting and Sales department. With a diploma in library science, Nicola brings over 20 years of experience in various libraries and roles. Since 2003, she has headed the Plön City Library, transforming it into a future-oriented a…

The Cantonal Library Baselland in Liestal is among the pioneers of automation in the Swiss library world. As early as 2005, the library was one of the first to install an RFID system for media return and sorting. Now, it was time to replace the existing system: both the outdoor return including the sorting line and lift system,…

Nexbib, a leading provider of cutting-edge library technology solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Scott Hackstadt as President of North America, effective February 1, 2024. This marks Nexbib's expansion into new markets, with a commitment to serving the library industry in the USA and Canada.

This Autumn, the comprehensive modernisation project of the Royal Danish Library in Copenhagen, including the world-renowned Black Diamond, was chosen in favour of Nexbib. The use of sustainable, modular technologies to ensure energy-saving, climate-friendly and accessible operation were important factors in the tender…

Nexbib, a leading provider of innovative library solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Carsten Scheel to become International Sales Director within the organisation. Starting December 1, 2023, Carsten will join Nexbib's Danish office, taking on an international role with a focus on strategic RFID and digital…

Nexbib has been awarded the premium title of Most Innovative Apprenticeship 2023 by renowned Danish Zealand Business College (ZBC). Every year, students have the opportunity to nominate companies for the competition that highly value innovation in product development, process management and teamwork, and actively implement…

In response to popular demand from its customers, Zug Library has extended its opening hours in the main building and in the study library from 57 to 96 hours per week. This corresponds to an extension of 68 percent. From Monday to Saturday, the library is now open continuously from 7am to 11pm. Staff are present between 9am and…

Nexbib, provider of flexible RFID solutions for libraries, and MetraLabs GmbH, manufacturer of autonomous robots, are starting their worldwide cooperation with a new inventory robot especially developed for libraries. The autonomous assistant detects precise RFID transponders in the HF frequency range 13.56 MHz, which are also…

Instead of 41 hours as before, Soest residents can now spend 56 hours a week in their library, made possible by Nex.365 Open Library. The societal need to expand opening hours to include relevant evening and midday hours on weekdays was obvious.

At the beginning of May, another tender procedure was decided in favour of Nexbib. The technology supplier will renew self-checkout as well as return and sorting systems in all Munich public libraries. The project comprises 27 locations and will be implemented successively from autumn 2023. Existing RFID systems will be replaced…

Making digital content available on tablets in libraries is a modern way to increase accessibility to digital resources for everyone in the community. Providing visitors with the ability to borrow tablets independently from a self-service Hublet dock, creates new freedoms for both visitors and staff.

More than 30 branches of the Association of Public Libraries in Berlin (VÖBB) will be upgraded to state-of-the-art technology with new return and sorting systems starting in May. The technology supplier Nexbib was officially awarded the contract at the end of March. Accessibility, ergonomics as well as sustainable and energy-conscious …

The Kulturscheune Weyhe (Culture Barn Weyhe) is a new inclusive Third Place for the entire community. The new building in Leeste near Bremen/Germany relies on self-service and RFID item security from Nexbib.

By 2022, 80 percent of the European population will be using a smartphone. According to forecasts, mobile phone penetration will reach 84 percent by 2025. Increase your digital community, focus on the people who matter to you with your own library app. Modernise your services and communication with existing patrons and students.