The lowdown on lockers

Hold and reserve pickup solutions for every library

As we hope you have heard, CLC now has equipment contracts for all your library equipment and tech needs. This month, we’re focusing on contactless hold/reserve pickup solutions. From indoor and outdoor lockers, to pickup "smart shelves" and other unique options, we have vendors who can help you find and configure the perfect solution for your needs and budget.

Most of these vendors - Bibliotheca, D-Tech, FE Technologies, mk Solutions, and Tech Logic - offer a full suite of equipment solutions, including self-check, materials handling, security gates, and more. If you are looking at multiple products, you will most likely want to use the same vendor for all so that you have one integrated solution.

Luxer One is the exception. They are locker specialists.

Let’s look at some of the options available through the CLC equipment contracts.

Hold/Reserve Pickup Lockers

These lockers are for patron pickup of items that have been placed in the unit by library staff. Locker contents are not visible from outside. They can be used indoors or outdoors (some have different models for different environments).

Luxer One Lockers

Luxer One designs and manufactures smart lockers and the software that powers them, right here in the USA. They have systems in over 100 libraries, including several in Connecticut. They are offering CLC members a discount on both hardware and software - if you already have a Luxer One locker, make sure you are getting your CLC software discount.

Brochure | CLC webpage

mk Solutions Lockers

mk Solutions offers the mk LibLocker. The primary module has a touchscreen and 8 locker compartments. Additional modules can be added at any time; options include 7, 13, or 16 compartments, or 5 compartments with return bin. The mk LibLocker comes in indoor and outdoor models. CLC members receive a substantial discount on hardware and software.

Brochure | CLC webpage

D-Tech Lockers

D-Tech offers their holdIT pickup locker, which can be used inside or outside and is suitable for all weather conditions. It is also pictured in the photo at the top of this email. Manufactured in the USA for fast delivery. The primary unit features 10 lockers with touchscreen, barcode reader, and receipt printer. Add-ons include a 15-locker unit, and an 8-locker unit with returns bin & RFID reader.

More info | CLC webpage

Tech Logic Lockers

Tech Logic offers their selfCIRC LOCKER, available in assorted standard colors, textures, and even wood grain finishes for an elegant and timeless look. The selfCIRC LOCKER is available for indoor or outdoor use. Optional add-ons include a returns bin, 90-degree corner, exterior awnings, custom colors, and vinyl wrap.

Brochure | CLC webpage

Unique Pickup Solutions

These units are also for patron pickup of items that have been placed in the unit by library staff, but they have some unique differences. Contents are visible either through transparent doors or on open shelves. The Bibliotheca unit can be configured for browsing as well as holds pickup.

FE Technologies Lockers

FE Technologies offers the Display Reservation Locker, which has been specially designed just for libraries and features transparent doors to make loading and management efficient for library staff. Up to 80 slots in a small footprint: up to 72 small boxes (choose 1, 2 or 3 shelves of 24 each) plus 2 large boxes and 6 medium boxes. While the doors are transparent, this is not a browsing kiosk, it is purely a pickup locker.

Brochure | CLC webpage

Bibliotheca Lockers

Bibliotheca offers the remoteLocker™. This unique product can be configured as a holds pickup locker, a browsing/checkout kiosk, or a hybrid unit. Browsing is an option if you opt to configure the unit with one or more transparent doors. remoteLocker is available in both indoor and outdoor models.

Brochure | CLC webpage

FE Technologies Shelves

FE Technologies' Smart Hold Shelves are open shelves for contactless hold pickups. Staff place the on-hold item on shelf in any location. Patrons are notified that they have a hold item available and the shelf number. The item is retrieved and checked out. Offered as primary unit and optional secondary unit. Cabinetry is customized and priced separately.

Brochure | CLC webpage