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Meescan FAQs

Whether you’re managing a small community library, a large academic institution, or a specialized library, Meescan fits right in with your workflow. Meescan offers a friendly self-checkout experience that seamlessly connects with your integrated library system (ILS) or library management … Read More

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Empowering librarians with self-checkout

In today’s fast-paced world, library self-checkout technology is among the latest updates sparking conversation. One concern is its impact on librarian jobs, raising questions about the future of their role. Amidst these discussions, Meescan emerges as a self-checkout solution that … Read More

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Explore affordable ILSs with Meescan integration

Integrated library systems (ILSs), also known as learning management systems (LMSs), serve as the backbone of libraries, managing everything from cataloguing to circulation. ILSs streamline borrowing decisions and other processes by combining multiple functionalities into a cohesive platform. This allows … Read More

Library fun facts: the history of the Vancouver Public Library

The Vancouver Public Library is already an eye-catching building, a coliseum that stands out amongst the 20th-century Edwardian and 21st-century modernist style architecture. While the building is still young, the history behind the organization is rich and long. The timeline … Read More

A history of bookmobiles in Canada

When bookmobiles made their Canadian debut in the 1930s, they were made from converted trucks and busses and ran off an honour system. With the expectation that when the bookmobile returned, you’d bring the book back to exchange for a … Read More

Get more out of your kiosk

At Meescan, our goal is to help our customers succeed. Success looks a little different at every library, depending on your workflow, patron base, and overall needs. When it comes to self-checkout, more patrons using Meescan means your team has … Read More

We believe in features, not fees

Here at Meescan, we believe in features, not fees. Now…what does this mean? When your library has a Meescan license, you have access to our range of features and configurations. These solutions are available to your library at no extra … Read More

Meescan wins platinum recognition in 2023 Modern Library Awards

Kicking off 2023 with platinum! Meescan is pleased to announce that we have received a platinum award in the ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs) held by LibraryWorks!  The Modern Library Awards are awarded to the top products and services … Read More

Returning to library conferences in person

A year full of conferences    Meescan’s had a phenomenal year back at in-person and virtual conferences!  It was great to see familiar faces, meet new librarians and exhibitors, and return to conferences in such an exciting fashion. We had … Read More

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Return books with kiosks and mobile devices

Do you know about our Returns feature? That’s right – your patrons can check books in the same way they checked out, using Meescan! We designed the Meescan Returns feature to be configurable for your library. Regardless of how you’d … Read More