meeScan was recently showcased in the American Libraries Magazine.  The article, written by Carrie Smith on July 19, 2017, features library staff time saving technologies and new labor-saving services. 
 
"Self-checkout is an established way to save staff time, but it often comes with a large investment in hardware and software.  Bintec Library Services has introduced meeScan, a mobile-based self-checkout system.

Patrons download an app (available for iOS, Android, and BlackBerry) onto their smartphone that, based on geolocation, identifies the library branch they are in.  After scanning or entering their library card information, patrons scan an item’s barcode to check it out from anywhere in the library."  

Read the full article at americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2017/07/19/save-staff-time/

For more information, write to us at libraries@bintec.ca.

Did you know?  In the past, meeScan required activation after being downloaded and installed on the user’s device. The activation was done either by scanning an activation barcode or by manual entry of the 8-digit library activation code.

Now, meeScan is automatically activated based on the user's location. The new 'Automatic Activation' feature performs system activation at the beginning of each session.  This means that patrons downloading the meeScan app for the first time will not need to enter or scan an activation code. They simply enter their user credentials and can start checking out items.  The process is seamless for the user.  

​When visiting other meeScan enabled libraries users will be able to use the system without the need to re-activate.  meeScan automatically knows where they are! 

If you would like to learn more about this and other meeScan features please contact us or email our customer service team at libraries@bintec.ca.


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Bintec will be exhibiting at the 2017 American Library Association, ALA Annual 2017 Conference in Chicago, IL. The ALA Exhibits Opening Reception will take place on the Exhibit Floor on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 5:30 PM. 

Don't miss the opportunity to see a live demonstration of this innovative, user friendly self service solution!  meeScan is the next generation in library self-checkout.  

Using WiFi and mobile app technology, patrons can checkout books anytime, anywhere in the library using their smartphones.  We call it Self Checkout in your pocket!

Stop by our Booth (4429G) located in the Mobile Apps Pavilion to meet our team, learn more about the technology and find out how it can benefit your library and your patrons.  We look forward to seeing you there!  

The Exhibits will be closing on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM.  For more information about the conference and exhibits visit https://2017.alaannual.org/general-exhibits-info

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​Bintec just returned from the 2017 Evergreen International Conference in Kentucky. It was a great experience!  

We enjoyed building relationships with Evergreen libraries, consortiums, collaborators and users from the Evergreen community.  We discussed upcoming features, and we improved our knowledge of the software to enhance the meeScan experience.  

​Our team is thrilled to be a part of this community an we are looking forward to the conference next year. For information regarding how to configure Evergreen to work with meeScan, please contact our customer service team at libraries@bintec.ca.

​Toronto, ON - March 23, 2017
meeScan new website launch

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website!

You'll see things are looking pretty spiffy around here as well as with our services.  In one short year, Bintec has grown tremendously with public, private and academic libraries joining what has become the meeScan library community.

Our main goal for the new website is to make it easier for our customers to find the information they need.  Links to our Customer Support Portal and Reporting Portal are now available.  

Check out our new blog where we will be sharing new system feature releases, upcoming events and other important announcements.  Contact us online, and even book an online demo now from our website.   Make sure you visit regularly for our latest news or why not LIKE us on Facebook to stay in touch! Simply visit www.facebook.com/meeScan