Remember the first time you were trusted to do something all by yourself? For many kids, it’s walking up to the counter with a stack of books and checking them out on their own. A library self-checkout kiosk turns that
On October 21, 2026, two critical security vulnerabilities affecting PHP, a programming language widely used to run web services across the internet, were publicly disclosed (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, commonly referred to as “PHP2Shell”). As soon as the vulnerabilities were
Meescan started small. One innovative idea for self-checkout plus a handful of specialists lead to an industry-changing app that has served libraries worldwide for over 10 years. Over this time, the technological landscape has massively evolved, and inevitably, we are constantly
Early morning, bright smiles. On a sunny day in January, our team was ready to trade our keyboards for snowshoes. Meescan kicked off our first winter team outing of 2026 on Mt. Seymour. We started the day with a quick
We are proud to announce that Meescan has received the Platinum distinction for the fourth year in a row in the 12th annual edition of the Modern Library Awards (MLA) by Library Works! MLA recognizes excellence in leading technologies, products, and services in
In Part 1, we looked at how libraries are expanding their physical footprint with satellite locations and unstaffed or 24/7 service points. But library services don’t just stay in one place, and neither does Meescan. Let’s look at how Meescan
Libraries today are more agile and responsive than ever. From late-night student needs to remote outreach and unstaffed locations, access is no longer tied to buildings or business hours, and that’s exactly where Meescan comes in. Whether you’re extending services
Less scanning, more community. Taking a fresh look at Meescan’s mission to empower libraries. At Meescan, we believe in doing more with less. Whether it’s a library patron checking out a book or a librarian managing their day, it’s all
If you thought libraries in telephone boxes and grocery stores were fun, just wait because we’re about to turn the page and travel even further. In this second part of our series, we will explore libraries that float, cross international