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| Submission declined on 19 December 2024 by Suitskvarts (talk). This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies.
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Comment: Please remove all inline external links from the body text; convert to citations where relevant. There should be no links pointing to external resources until the footnotes in the 'References' section (with the exception of one optional web link in the infobox). DoubleGrazing (talk) 18:23, 22 November 2024 (UTC)
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Library and Information Science |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Joseph Grillo (CEO), Craig Holmes (CFO), Delaney Levey (CPO), Matthew Bellamy (President of Americas), Jim Hopwood (Managing Director, EMEA), Jim Hopwood (Managing Director, EMEA), Alejandro Nieto (Senior Vice President EMEA and LATAM Partners), John W. Lehman (Vice President Global Field Services), and Mark Ly (Managing Director, APAC). |
Number of employees | c. 400 (2024) |
| Website | bibliotheca |
Bibliotheca is a multinational library technology company headquartered in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, United States. The company was established in 2011 through the merger of three independent library technology firms: Bibliotheca (Switzerland), Intellident (United Kingdom), and Integrated Technology Group, ITG (North America).[1]
In 2012, the group acquired Trion AG, a European provider of automated material handling solutions. In 2015, Bibliotheca purchased 3M's Library Systems business and acquired the assets of its remaining global business.[1][2]
Products and Services
[edit]Bibliotheca provides technology solutions designed to support library operations, including self-service kiosks, security gates, automated material handling systems, and remote lockers. The company’s open+ system allows libraries to offer extended, unstaffed operating hours.[3]
In 2023, the company launched the smartShelf borrow, a system that automates the return and borrowing process, and the cloudCheck tablet, a compact device for flexible self-service use.[4][5] In April 2024, Bibliotheca sold its cloudLibrary platform to OCLC, a nonprofit library technology cooperative.[6]
Leadership and Strategic Direction
[edit]In 2023, Bibliotheca appointed Joe Grillo as its CEO, succeeding Ray Hood. Other key leadership changes included the return of Matt Bellamy as President of the Americas, Jim Hopwood as Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and Craig Holmes as Chief Financial Officer.[7] In 2024, Delaney Levey returned to the company as Chief Product Officer.[8]
Bibliotheca is financially backed by One Equity Partners[9], a division of JP Morgan Chase & Co. The group focuses on the development, deployment, and support of RFID-based solutions, with a particular focus on public and private libraries, as well as academic library markets.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Bibliotheca buys 3M global library systems business". Access. 2015-10-08. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ Albanese |, Andrew. "3M Sells Library Business to Bibliotheca; ProQuest Buys Ex Libris". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ Breeding, Marshall (May 1, 2024). "2024 Library Systems Report". American Libraries.
- ^ Breeding, Marshall (July 24, 2024). "Solutions in San Diego".
- ^ "Klädd för framtidens bibliotek". May 20, 2024.
- ^ Maher, John (Apr 2, 2024). "OCLC Acquires CloudLibrary Digital Content Platform".
- ^ "Bibliotheca Welcomes the Return of Matt Bellamy as President of the Americas and Introduces New CFO, Craig Holmes". August 17, 2023.
- ^ "Bibliotheca welcomes back Delaney Levey as Chief Product Officer". September 12, 2024.
- ^ Breeding, Marshall (May 1, 2024). "2024 Library Systems Report".
- ^ "Consolidation in the RFID and Self-service: Bibliotheca Acquires 3M Library Systems". Library Technology.