Library OPAC, Information Kiosks & Payment Terminals

Multiple options as per library needs

We provide kiosks & panels for library opac, information & fees / fine payments.

LIBCON provides hardware for library usage in various form factors and having various predefined applications.

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  • Dedicated hardware for specific applications.
  • Pre installed and configured applications.
  • Customizable form factor and color options to meet the library decor.



OPAC panels & kiosks

Libraries can use the power of touch screen kiosks for various activities including information dissemination. LIBCON provides library touch screen kiosks which can act as information providers for books using an OPAC - Online Public Access Catalog.

Not only the OPAC, these kiosks can also be used for digital signage systems, so that library can pass on information related to events, news etc digitially and that too from a centralised system, without going to every kiosk.

OPAC Device Options

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LIBCON provides OPAC - Online Public Access Catalog devices options in full kiosk and panels variants. We also provide customized options. All our OPAC kiosks are supported with a Digital Signage system as well.

Full Kiosk

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- Touch screen full body kiosks

- Customized hardware options

- Available in Windows PC option

Panels

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- Touch screen Panel mounts

- Wall mounted or table mounted

- Available in windows PC, android, iOS options


Why should there be an OPAC - Online Public Access Catalog in the Library


  • It is a dedicated hardware to for the library patrons to access the library information.
  • OPAC system usually has information about location and availability of the books, so that library patron doesn't need to follow with the library staff.
  • It is a perfect mode for information dissemination.

KOHA supports a perfect interface for OPAC. Our hardware devices are compatible with KOHA OPAC elements.



Payment Terminals

Libraries need to collect fees or fines for various activities done by the patrons during their membership course. These payments can be for subscription fees, late returns, book damages or any other charges applicable. Most of the times these are handled in cash by the libraries.

LIBCON provide Payment Terminals for these fees collections scenarios.

Payment Terminals

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LIBCON provides Payment terminals for various payment methods in the library. The payment gateway supports credit cards, debit cards, internet banking, UPI & online wallets. Kiosk model also supports coin payment option.

Full Kiosk

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- Touch screen full body kiosks

- Customized hardware options

- Supports digital payment & coin payment options

- Available in Windows PC option

Panels

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- Touch screen Panel mounts

- Wall mounted or table mounted

- Supports digital payment option

- Available in windows PC, android, iOS options


Why should there be an Payment Terminals in the Library


  • It helps library to streamline the cash collection process, so the library no longer needs to manage the cash by themselves.
  • Give the option of digitial payment to the patron so that they can pay as per their choice.
  • Avoid the need to manage the change and reduce the crowds at the circulation desks.

Our payment terminals can directly integrate with KOHA so that the outstanding of the patron is directly calculated from KOHA system. Not only that, once the payment is realised the receipt entries are made into the KOHA system.