Netloan is the market leader in public computer booking and print management, enhancing library service provision through its accessible yet powerful capabilities. Find out why more public libraries in the UK and Europe choose netloan over any other PC booking system.
There are lots of options to help users get on PCs quickly and easily:
In addition, a kiosk screen allows users to quickly identify and secure a suitable PC slot when in the library. Guest access is also facilitated, with self-registration from the kiosk available as an optional feature depending on your policy.
Netloan gives users clear print options and pricing on each print job, while staff are able to release jobs with minimal clicks from the web-based admin screen. They can easily redirect or reprint pages.
The netloan virtual printing system increases reliability by creating greater compatibility between print jobs and printers. Printers are easily managed and pricing quickly adjusted in the admin web interface for lighter administration.
Wireless printing and self-service print payment and release options are also available…
Netloan is a web-based system, all staff and admin functions for all library sites are accessible via the same single web-browser. That’s all bookings, print release, printer management, reporting and all other admin tools in one place, accessible via any device!
Admin tools include opening hours, PC shutdown, broken PC management, messaging, interface customisation, user credit balance, and much more…
N.B. Netloan reports satisfy your CIPFA requirements.
Control maximum sessions and minutes per user, as well as restrictions around future reservations (e.g. how far in advance). Grace periods and screen locking management can all be detailed in the set up. Group bookings are easy to set up and administer, with options around user log ins.
All sessions and bookings begin by authenticating the user to the LMS, so all PC usage is identified and tracked. If the LMS is down for any reason, a cached mode continues to allow authentication. Netloan connectors are available for all major LMS systems.
At the end of each session, netloan ensures that there is no security risk by automating a full log off between users which clears user profiles and removes personal data.
Remove the administrative overheads out of print payment and release with a self-service payment kiosk.
Bibliotheca RFID kiosk units with netloan integration allow all book and PC related transactions to be carried out from a single point
Find out more about netloan self-service options on the kiosk here.
As libraries look to leverage the latest technologies and streamline support, netloan maintains compatibility with the required operating systems and deployment methods.
Contact us today for full system requirements and any other advice for planning your PC booking solution installation.
Library authorities are investing in their computer, Wi-Fi and printing facilities at a time when their communities are in ever greater need of digital support. At Newham Libraries, a computer refresh and reinvigorated digital strategy has been supported by Lorensbergs with the introduction of netloan PC booking, Wi-Fi, print solutions and kiosk integration.
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Hertfordshire Libraries has completed the launch of a modern wireless printing service across all 44 of its branches using netloan Wi-Fi print. Jean Holmes, Head of Libraries, and Emma Ryder, Business Systems Development Officer, talked to Lorensbergs about how the project progresses their Inspiring Libraries strategy while meeting widespread customer need...
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Wakefield District Council in West Yorkshire has 13 local libraries, with a total of 260 public access PCs on the People’s Network. The method for managing PC access and data reporting required improvement across the service. Sue Eustace, Assistant Library Manager, liaised with Lorensbergs regarding the library service moving to netloan for PC session management and Wi-Fi authentication.
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Enable your library members to print from Android, Apple or Windows phone, laptop or tablet with this latest module from netloan.
Netloan Wi-Fi print gives you the capability to offer wireless printing in the library with minimal change to processes or training. Fully integrated in netloan’s existing print release process, it’s streamlined and practical, making use of current printer, Wi-Fi and kiosk hardware. Further information is available here.
With netloan for selfCheck users can pay for their print jobs, check availability and reserve PCs at the same point of making book related transactions.
The integration is available on bibliotheca selfCheck 1000 and 500 units. It makes selfCheck the ideal self-service experience for your library users.
This module adjusts the access privileges or PC settings each time a user makes a booking, depending on the type of session selected. This is facilitated by allowing users to belong to two user groups, each with their own permissions and settings. An example is that two different screen resolutions are made available for a PC session.
For libraries that charge for PC use, netloan charging offers flexibility in how charges are applied, including by site, time of day or user group.
Concessions and free initial minutes are easy to set up. Charging administration is streamlined and refunds facilitated. Self-service payments for PC sessions are available - see the netloan self-service payments kiosks solution.
For user authentication and detailed reporting on library wireless network usage. Netloan Wi-Fi adds control to web access in the library, with settings determining how long users can access Wi-Fi – useful if network speeds slow down at peak times. The module also allows you to identify a user at any point in time, and so meet the requirements of the Digital Economy Act 2010.
Netloan Wi-Fi promotes library membership, with only authenticated members gaining access. Registered guests’ access can also be configured, but can be set up to expire after a shorter timespan to encourage membership.
Facilitating calmer busy periods, this module enables users to join a virtual queue and have a PC automatically assigned once available. The queue can be joined from the kiosk screen, and queue position monitored in an overhead screen. Staff retain discretion on how the queue operates, and can access a queue history at all times.
A single queue can be provided for all PCs in the library, or by area of PCs, with the user choosing which queue to join. A maximum grace period can be set up to support quicker allocation of sessions.
Contact us today for full system requirements and any other advice for planning your PC booking solution installation.
Developments in leading PC booking solution, netloan, support new library management models evolving from funding challenges. Enhancements in the netloan software facilitate computer and printing services management by both regular staff and volunteer workers.
Lorensbergs is pleased to announce support for Windows 10 in its leading PC booking and session management software, netloan. This enables libraries to offer the latest operating system on their People’s Network of computers, updating one of their most popular and relied on resources...
Staff at the new library in Stafford offered customers a new wireless printing service when they opened their doors for the first time on Wednesday. The netloan Wi-Fi print self-service facility from Lorensbergs makes it possible for library users to print from their mobiles, laptops and tablets while visiting the library. The demand for such a service follows the steep rise in smartphone and tablet use for accessing the internet and the subsequent need to print out documents and images from these devices.