Imagination & Participation
IMAGINATION AND PARTICIPATION: NEXT STEPS IN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE In December 2021, the English-language book ‘Imagination and Participation’ was published by nai010. In it, authors Rob Bruijnzeels and Joyce Sternheim give their vision of the future architecture of public libraries. Central to the book is the question of how public libraries can respond to changes […]
Information by the Sea successful; much interest in our OpenBIB solution.
On October 14 and 15, the VVBAD’s centennial celebration took place at the Kursaal in Ostend. ekz benelux was in attendance. With a recreated OpenBIB (OpenLibrary) solution, our booth attracted a lot of attention. In addition to the OpenBIB solution, visitors could learn about the new SelfCheck Plus D, a desktop model where self-service and […]
Interview with Johannes Neuer
Interview with Johannes Neuer Bibliothekarischer Direktorekz.bibliotheksservice GmbH At the upcoming Information aan Zee, Johannes will present his keynote speech: “Digital Inclusion and Education in Libraries.” For people who do not know Johannes, we interviewed him about his background and career so far. How does a German end up in the prestigious NY Public Library? ” […]
Digital Government Information Point, new opportunities for libraries
By: Marc de Lange In recent years it has become increasingly clear that libraries in the Netherlands and Flanders have taken on a different role. From classic book palace to a place where you go to experience something, learn something, meet others and, more recently, take in information from the government. Whereas a questioning service […]
ekz benelux in library magazine
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Who is ekz.bibliotheksservice group?
ekz is the market leader in Germany and the largest supplier of library books, fixtures, library management software and consulting services. On the digital front, ekz also has a successful e-book platform. Autocheck Systems and HSBib are part of the ekz.bibliotheksservice group. Autocheck Systems was founded in 1997 as an independent provider of self-service solutions […]
Unstaffed library now available.
“Open Library” is a solution where the library can also be used unmanned. It has been used satisfactorily by a number of our customers for many years. As early as 2011, for example, we made the first branches of the Zeeuws-Vlaanderen Library accessible to their visitors outside regular opening hours. Technical developments are not standing […]
Bezoekers tellen nu belangrijker dan ooit.
Records visitors in real time. With measures in place to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus, it is important to know how many people are in your library, reading or study room. With our visitor counters, you’ll know how many people you’ve had visiting you over a period of time. You […]
Autocheck Systems confirms acquisition of HSBIB (i-track)
Photo: The signing of the contract by (from left to right) Frans van de Korput, Wim Rörik, Erik Eck, Jörg Meyer and Marc de Lange. Autocheck Systems and HSBIB, also known as i-track, move forward together Woerden, December 17, 2019 Effective January 1, 2020, Autocheck Systems BV will acquire 100% of the shares in HSBIB. […]
