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Capira Curbside empowers 200+ library reopenings

Press Release: Capira Technologies [June 12, 2020]

NATICK, MA - Capira Technologies, LLC., a custom mobile app provider for public and academic libraries worldwide, continues to expand its growing list of library clients and facilitate library reopenings with its curbside reservation web platform. Since launching on June 1st, 2020 the platform has added over 200 individual library customers, with over 10,000 reservations created in its first two weeks of operation. Patrons are eager to begin retrieving materials after Covid-19 related closures, with one library customer having received over 400 reservations within 24 hours of announcing the system to their patrons.

"Many libraries are looking for tools to assist with their reopening process and encourage social distancing. Our curbside reservation platform is helping these libraries accomplish that for their patrons in an easy to use manner." says Michael Berse, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Capira Technologies, LLC. "The popularity of this service since its public launch shows that patrons are yearning to start using the physical offerings of their library again, and how essential they are."

With Capira Curbside, patrons can pre-schedule curbside pick up for library materials without the need for library staff to use online forms, or pen and paper processes. Unlike other library curbside systems, patrons using Capira Curbside will only be able to reserve a pickup slot when their holds are in a ready status.The staff console backend allows for limiting the amount of patrons for each time slot, alerts to when the patron arrives, and much more. Patrons can also easily edit information such as their arrival vehicle information, notes for staff, and other information to ensure a smooth process. Additionally, the platform offers an easy to use application programming interface (API) for customers, allowing libraries to integrate with the system outside of our standard web and mobile interfaces.

For more information on Capira Curbside features, or to watch a product demonstration, please visit https://www.capiratech.com/curbside-pickup

About Capira Technologies, LLC.

Founded in 2012 by former library employees, Capira Technologies creates customized mobile apps for libraries, providing for an optimal patron experience, including state-of-the-art functionality and services, such as digital library cards, self-checkout, iBeacon integration and more. Clients include New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, Minuteman Library Network, Westchester Library System, and over 400 other public and academic libraries worldwide. The company also develops specialized products such as its museum pass reservation platform, and custom projects like "Text To Checkout" services. Visit Capira Technologies website at https://www.capiratech.com or email info@capiratech.com for more information.

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Publication Year:2020
Type of Material:Press Release
Language English
Issue:June 12, 2020
Publisher:Capira Technologies
Company: Capira Technologies
Record Number:25259
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Date Created:2020-06-12 10:47:53
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