A book ordered by phone? Find out how the libraries rise the happiness level!

Libraries have always provided a "books-on-phone" service that allowed sick, elderly and disabled people to access library materials without leaving home. The time of the pandemic has led to increased interest in this service. How does this relate to happiness levels? We hasten to explain! Research conducted by Kelton Global in 13 countries among 27,000 [...]

PROLIB FOR DIFFICULT TIMES- HOW A LIBRARY SYSTEM MEETS THE DEMANDS OF 2020?

The year 2020 was the time, when libraries faced a number of challenges related to functioning during a pandemic. Like many other institutions and private companies, libraries had to switch to remote work, at least partially, contact with readers was significantly impeded, collections must be quarantined ... Technological news in response to the epidemic PROLIB [...]

Media about innovative services in libraries

In these unusual times PROLIB supports librarians and readers. Book-o-mats have been known for some time now, but a parcel machine as a book-o-mat is a complete novelty! Applications are gaining in popularity, examples of which can be found in the media: Sosnowiec Bookseller: Gazeta Wyborcza w Sosnowcu Parcel machine  in Ksiaznica Kopernikańska: TVP Bydgoszcz [...]

Libraries with innovations – why are they more attractive to the reader?

Modern technological solutions are increasingly common in libraries. The range of facilities available to the reader is very wide. Libraries that decide to introduce available innovations gain in the eyes of their recipients. Why?  Innovation in libraries - not only image and PR The innovative approach to serving the reader is not only PR activity [...]

An academic year in the age of a pandemic and e-services in the library system!

The new academic year is inevitable. In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, some universities decide to limit classroom classes in favor of various forms of distance learning. In this way, university authorities want to limit the possibility of virus transmission and protect, among others, university lecturers, without resigning from continuing education of students. How [...]

Electronic services in public libraries… and more

The Polish Central Statistical Office published data concerning the condition of polish public libraries in 2019. It shows that they are expanding their offer with services provided with the use of new technologies. On-line catalogs were available in 5,665 libraries (+4.9% than in 2018). Access to electronic books and journals, databases and other electronic collections) [...]

Discovery service PROLIB INTEGRO nominated for the Good Design 2020 competition!

Every year the Institute of Industrial Design distinguishes products and services designed in a unique way, whose common feature is the exceptional value they bring to the user. In 2019 we had the pleasure to boast the title of the Finalist of the Good Design Competition, which after the evaluation by the Competition Chapter the mobile application mProlib [...]

Discovering Libraries Anew

In the latest issue of "Bibliotekarz lubuski" /Librarian of Lubuskie/ magazine, an article of the employee of Sygnity Business Solutions appeared, concerning the new picture of libraries. Librarian of Lubuskie magazine In the latest issue of "Bibliotekarz lubuski" /Librarian of Lubuskie/ magazine you can read a very interesting article of Krzysztof Henne, who on everyday [...]