UK: New “Staffless” Library Offers 24-Hour Public Access

From The Messenger:

A new state-of-the-art library will open 24/7 and won’t require any staff on site.

Trafford Council will open the new library on the site of the former Altrincham General Hospital on Market Street.
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The new library will offer an Open + system which will allow people to access the library without staff being present.
The system was adopted by Woodsend Library in Urmston in 2015, and the Council deemed it a success.
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The technology enables customers to use the library every evening 24 hours a day, seven day a week.
Customers can borrow, return and renew books via the self-service kiosks, use computers, printers and photocopiers and hold community meetings without the assistance or presence of staff.

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