Case Study: Lambton Library achieves 700% more access with bibliotheca open+

Lambton Library boosts access 700% with bibliotheca

Lambton Library, a small neighbourhood branch of Newcastle Libraries in Australia, was challenged by its limited opening hours of only 14 hours per week due to staffing constraints. The community was actively advocating for greater access to its services. To meet this need, the library partnered with bibliotheca to implement its open+ access technology solution.

By deploying bibliotheca's open+ system, the library was able to extend its open hours to 7am-9pm, seven days a week. This resulted in a 700% increase in access. The measurable impacts were a 400% rise in visitor numbers and a 102% increase in material circulation within the first year. The success of the open+ solution from bibliotheca has significantly boosted community engagement and staff morale.

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