PROBLEM
There are still many libraries today that house most of their media collection behind the circ-desk and have staff dispense them. The patron bring an empty case to the circ-desk and the staff must go and find the item amongst potentially 1000's of disks stashed away behind the desk, and retrieve that item back to the waiting patron at the desk. Obviously, this results in huge lines, stress for staff, need for staff and generally a very "nasty" experience.

 

SOLUTION:  
LAT-Stena™  works with your existing circ-desk computer and scanner. Simply click on a single button and have LAT-Stena™ deliver any CD/DVD to you in less than 4 seconds.

 

• One-Click Retrieval
• Integrates into your Circ-Desk operation
• Runs on multiple computers simultaneously
• Doesn't require SIP
• Large Capacity
• Very Fast (6 secs. typical)
• Load / Unload
• Fully integrated with LAT-Central™ for reporting and control
• INEXPENSIVE (buy on CC)
• Much More...

How it works

 

1. Patron brings various items to the circulation desk to checkout, which may include empty media cases.

 

 

2. Staff checks out the "regular" items, when he/she is processing a media item simply click on LAT-Stena™ icon to retrieve it.

 

 

3. LAT-Stena™ goes to work retrieving the item from its collection. Once item is ready, the POD unit that houses it lights up.

 

4. Staff grabs the item and gives it to patron. Entire cycle is about 4 seconds.

 

 

LAT-Stena™ is not restricted by any physical constraints. Each POD can be independently located as dictated by your space requirements.

 

Runs on as many circ-desk computers as you want.

 

Uses your existing scanners / computers to save.

 

Doesn't Use SIP

 

LAT-Stena™ is a collection of POD devices that are used to store media.

 

POD - A "pod" is a stand-alone device, specifically made for LAT with additional sensors, hardened mechanics and others design enhancements to provide a device that will be capable of withstanding harsh, high-volume library environments.

 

PODs can be added anytime to "grow" LAT-Stena™ capacity indefinitely.