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Press Release: Capira Technologies [July 23, 2019]

New York Public Library selects Capira Technologies to create a mobile app solution

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 with a new partnership with the New York Public Library (NYPL). The Library system—which represents the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island in New York City—has signed on to begin the development of a custom mobile library app for NYPL patrons.

"This partnership demonstrates our continuing leadership and cutting edge technology in mobile app discovery layer solutions for libraries. We look forward to working and innovating with the New York Public Library for years to come." says Michael Berse, Founder and Lead Software Engineer of Capira Technologies, LLC.

In New York City, neighboring Brooklyn Public Library (which serves the borough of Brooklyn) launched a mobile app developed by Capira Technologies in 2018.

About New York Public Library

New York Public Library was founded in 1895 and is America's largest public library system. NYPL has a combined total of 92 locations, which consists of 88 neighborhood branches and four scholarly research centers. These locations are located and serve three boroughs of New York City; Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. NYPL serves nearly 17 million patrons a year, and millions more online.

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 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.


Summary: Capira Technologies, a custom mobile app provider for public and academic libraries worldwide, continues to expand its growing list of library clients with a new partnership with the New York Public Library. The Library system—which represents the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island in New York City—has signed on to begin the development of a custom mobile library app for NYPL patrons.
Publication Year:2019
Type of Material:Press Release
LanguageEnglish
Date Issued:July 23, 2019
Publisher:Capira Technologies
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Company: Capira Technologies
Libraries: New York Public Library
Permalink: https://librarytechnology.org/pr/24448/new-york-public-library-selects-capira-technologies-to-create-a-mobile-app-solution

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