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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 by gwhalen
Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association Annual Trade Show to Display BACS System
LEID Products Helps Law Enforcement Industry Properly Track and Control Access to Assets and Evidence
 Auburn Hills, MI - March 28, 2013 - LEID Products, LLC, the leader of electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control, today announced its participation at the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association Annual Trade Show (MCOPA). The annual event is taking place on Wednesday, April 3 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center in Marlborough, MA. LEID Products will demonstrate secure storage and tracking for department assets, weapons and evidence in reseller SYSTEMATIC, Inc.’s booths #526-528. SYSTEMATICS, a leading provider of comprehensive storage and document management solutions, is the local dealer for LEID Products.
The BACS Asset Management System, a proven solution to secure and track critical assets for law enforcement departments across the country, will be on display in the SYSTEMATICS booth. The system encompasses the BACS ID Station Kiosk with biometric access interfaced to LEID’s electronic SmartRail Gun Rack and Electronic Access Cabinets to ensure equipment protection.
 The BACS Evidence Management System revolutionizes the way that police departments store and track evidence to ensure seamless chain of custody. LEID installed the BACS Evidence Management System in the North Andover Police Department in Massachusetts last fall. Impressed with the system’s performance, five months after its installation NAPD welcomed LEID Products in to share the BACS system’s benefits through a video. According to Chief of Police Paul J Gallagher, “The system is fantastic! The North Andover Police Department is very happy with how easy the BACS Evidence System is to use. All of our officers agree that the system makes their jobs easier. Dropping off evidence is a much faster process than ever before, and chain of custody has been significantly improved.”
Officers can drop off and pick up evidence without having to track down the evidence officer. This saves time, resources and the potential that improper handling could negatively affect a court case where that evidence is required to come to a decision. BACS software provides reports by property number, case number, officer and date resulting in solid chain of custody reports. The system is offered with biometric access, LCD-keypad and/or an optional card reader. The system can be customized for departments with barcode or RFID evidence.
“Property and evidence control and tracking is a critical process for all law enforcement agencies,” said Sam Hoff, president of LEID Products. “LEID Products’ BACS Evidence Management System guarantees the procedure complies with proper chain of custody regulations by electronically locking evidence in tamper proof storage cabinets, only allowing access to approved personnel through custom software tracking controlled by biometric access.”
MCOPA seeks to advance professional police services, promote administration, technical and operational practices, as well as foster cooperation and the exchange of information among police leaders. More than 1,500 law enforcement professionals from New England gather every year at its annual trade show to interact with chiefs, command staff, sheriffs, municipal officers and department heads.
To register for the MCOPA Annual Trade show, please visit http://www.masschiefs.org/events/event/5-mcopa-2013-show-vendors-and-exhibitor-registration.
Tags: BACS Asset Management System, BACS Evidence Management System, BACS System, Chain of Custody, electronic lockers, evidence lockers, LEID Products, Massachusetts Chief of Police Association
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Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 by gwhalen
Contact:
Georgia H. Whalen
gwhalen@LEIDProducts.com
978-697-2664
LEID Products Hires Business Development Manager to Support Growth of Patented BACS System
High Security Storage Solution Provider, LEID Products, Hires Erik Pedersen to Support Growth and Business Development Initiatives of Patented BACS Asset Management System
 Erik Pedersen
Auburn Hills, MI – March 5, 2013– LEID Products, LLC., the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage systems with built in asset management and inventory control software, today announced its addition of Erik Pedersen to the management team to support growth initiatives. LEID Products biometric access control systems (BACS™) earned a US Patent last year followed by law enforcement industry recognition for its innovative storage solutions for weapons and evidence management. The company anticipates continued strong sales growth in 2013. Pedersen brings a wealth of business development and sales experience to the company and will support the expansion of the BACS System sales to the law enforcement, government, and college/university sectors.
“The BACS System has revolutionized the way agencies store, secure and track assets and evidence,” said Sam Hoff, president, LEID Products, LLC. “Pedersen’s dynamic personality and extensive sales business development background will support the company’s efforts bringing the system to the industries we serve.”
Pedersen brings five years of sales and management experience to LEID Products. Previously, he worked for Olympia Entertainment managing premium sales and business development for all Olympia-owned venues. Prior to Olympia, he was responsible for corporate sales with the Detroit Pistons. Pedersen earned a Bachelor’s of Special Studies degree in sports administration with an emphasis in business, management, marketing and communications from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA. He also earned his Masters of Education degree from Marietta College, Marietta, OH.
LEID’s BACS Systems are installed throughout the country; used to streamline operations at law enforcement departments, military facilities, medical facilities, and crime and research labs by securing, tracking and providing full accountability to clients’ weapons, evidence, medications, and other critical assets.
LEID’s earned the industry recognition while showcasing the BACS System last fall at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in San Diego. The largest meeting of law enforcement executives in the world; the IACP assembles the newest products and the latest technologies at the largest exposition designed specifically for law enforcement.
LEID’s first acknowledgment was in Police Magazine when the publication honored LEID Products by including its BACS Evidence Management System in their “Best of Show” IACP Photo Gallery, noted by editors as one of the top 12 products of the 2012 IACP Show. In addition, the BACS System was one of just nine products included in the IACP “News and Notes” review section of Law Enforcement Technology Magazine.
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About LEID Products:
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC is the manufacturing leader of electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control. Originally founded to assist police departments in securing guns, weapons, radios, etc. through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system, LEID products are also utilized to track books within a library system, medical supplies, laptops and even business documents to selected personnel. Their Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS™) streamlines operations and provides full accountability for critical business assets. For more information and demonstrations of our products, visit www.leidproducts.com.
Tags: BACS Asset Management System, electronic cabinets, electronic lockers, Erik Pedersen, LEID Products, track assets, track evidence
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Friday, December 14th, 2012 by gwhalen
Contact:
Georgia H. Whalen
gwhalen@LEIDProducts.com
(978) 697-2664
LEID Products to Exhibit Innovative Asset and Evidence Management Systems at the 2012 SOMA Conference
Showcasing BACS Asset Management System Including Kiosk and Electronic Lockers used to Provide Paramount Security, Management, and Tracking for Critical Inventory
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Auburn Hills, MI – December 11, 2012 – LEID Products, LLC.,LEID Products, LLC., the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control, today announced its participation at the Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) Conference in Tampa, FL December 15-18, 2012. The company will display its recently patented BACS system which securely stores and tracks items ranging from pelican cases containing controlled medications, to evidence, to highly sensitive valuable equipment and weapons. All visitors are welcome to visit LEID Products in Booth #305.
BACS secures, tracks (via RFID) and provides full accountability for items stored. Items are marked with an RFID chip linked to the BACS kiosk. The user logs into the BACS application to access items by placing their finger on the biometric reader for verification. Then the user selects the authorized items listed on the touch screen which is then retrieved from a secure electronic locker. The software includes administrative tracking reports providing a fully accountable audit trail.
BACS is a proven solution installed in US Military Special Operation Forces (SOF) facilities and earning exceptional reviews. Proven to save time and money, a white paper is available detailing more information on financial benefits of the BACS System.
In addition to the BACS biometric system, LEID will also display the Access.it® card reader and keypad access system which provides various levels of security. The Access.it card reader is compatible with Smart and Proximity Cards including the Common Access Card (CAC) and MIFARE technologies.
“SOMA is a great place for LEID to display its innovative solutions to sensitive asset storage and tracking,” said Sam Hoff, president of LEID Products, LLC. “The conference will bring together a wide array of experts from across the globe. We look forward to meeting as many attendees as possible.”
LEID’s systems are installed throughout the country; used to streamline operations at law enforcement departments, military facilities, medical facilities, and crime and research labs by securing, tracking and providing full accountability to clients’ weapons, evidence, medications, and other critical assets.
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Resources:
• BACS Asset Management System
• LEID Products, LLC
• LEID Blog
• LEID on Facebook
• LEID on Twitter
About LEID Products:
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC is the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control. Originally founded to assist police departments in securing guns, weapons, radios, etc. through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system, LEID products are also utilized to track books within a library system, medical supplies, laptops and even business documents to selected personnel. Their Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS™) streamlines operations and provides full accountability for critical business assets. For more information and demonstrations of our products, visit www.leidproducts.com.
Tags: asset management system, BACS, BACS Asset Management System, electronic lockers, LEID Products, SOMA Conference, Special Operation Forces, weapons storage
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Friday, November 9th, 2012 by gwhalen
Contact:
Georgia H. Whalen
gwhalen@LEIDProducts.com
(978) 697-2664
LEID Products to Display Innovative Evidence Management System at CALEA
Company to Share Groundbreaking System at the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Conference
Auburn Hills, MI – November 8, 2012 – LEID Products, LLC., the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control, today announced they will be attending the CALEA Conference November 14-17 in Jacksonville, Florida. LEID Products will showcase its groundbreaking BACS Evidence Management System – which helps meet the property and evidence control and tracking standards required by CALEA – in Booth #24 on November 14-15. |
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CALEA, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, is an accreditation agency whose purpose is to improve the delivery of public safety services by maintaining certain standards, establishing and administering an accreditation process, and recognizing professional excellence. The conference provides industry professionals and suppliers a marketplace for exhibiting and viewing products available for use in public safety.
“Property and evidence control has historically been a problematic area for law enforcement. The inconsistency or lack of proper documentation for temporary storage of evidence going into and coming out of the property room is of great concern,” said Sam Hoff, president of LEID Products. “We will show how our evidence management system helps law enforcement offices meet standards required for preserving the integrity of evidence with a tight chain of custody at the CALEA Conference.”
The BACS Evidence Management System – with LEID’s Electronic Evidence Lockers and BACS Evidence Management ID Station Kiosk – successfully provides access and tracking for evidence moving into and out of property rooms. The system has been proven to help achieve better chain of custody, increased accuracy in reporting, and time savings. A biometric ID reader allows access verification while touch screen user navigation provides ease of use in the most up to date technology offering. For departments that barcode or RFID evidence, LEID offers an option to add a barcode or RFID reader. The ID Station interfaces with LEID’s Electronic Evidence Lockers to secure the safest temporary storage possible.
Resources:
• BACS Evidence Management System
• LEID Products, LLC
• LEID Blog
• LEID on Facebook
• LEID on Twitter
About LEID Products:
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC is the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control. Originally founded to assist police departments in securing guns, weapons, radios, etc. through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system, LEID products are also utilized to track books within a library system, medical supplies, laptops and even business documents to selected personnel. Their Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS™) streamlines operations and provides full accountability for critical business assets. For more information and demonstrations of our products, visit www.leidproducts.com.
Tags: BACS Evidence Management System, CALEA Conference, electronic lockers, evidence kiosk, evidence lockers, evidence management, evidence software, LEID Products, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 by gwhalen
Another community benefits from LEID Products library access solutions including electronic lockers for self-service pick up of reserved library materials, as reported in the Herald Journal. This is Carver County’s third Express Library location - the patrons love it!
Carver County Express Library now open in Mayer
Oct. 29, 2012
By Ivan Raconteur
Editor
MAYER, MN – Mayer residents now have access to the resources of the Carver County Library without having to leave town.
Members of the Carver County Library Board, library staff, county commissioners, and the city council were present for a ribbon-cutting to open the new Carver County Express Library at the Mayer Community Center last Monday.
Area residents will now be able to order library materials online, including books, CDs, DVDs, and other items, and pick them up from secure lockers at the community center.
Materials may also be requested by phone or at the library.
The lockers will be stocked three times per week, and library patrons will be able to access the materials by entering a code on the keypad on the locker unit.
The express library, located in the entry to the community center, will be available 24-hours per day.
Patrons will be able to return materials in the book drop located outside the community center.
Library users will need to register their library cards, and will be able to manage their library account online using a four-digit PIN number.
When patrons request materials online, library staff will send a notice via e-mail to let them know when materials are available for pickup.
Carver County Commissioner Jim Ische was an advocate for bringing the express library service to Mayer, and said the program has been a tremendous success in other communities where it has been introduced.
Tags: Carver County Library, electronic lockers, Express Library, LEID Products, library access solutions
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 by gwhalen
Contact:
Georgia H. Whalen
gwhalen@LEIDProducts.com
(978) 697-2664
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Police Department Realizes Significant Benefits Using LEID Products
North Andover Police Department Thrilled with BACS Evidence Management System Including Superior Chain of Custody Documentation to Prosecute Criminal Cases
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Auburn Hills, MI – September 25, 2012 – LEID Products, LLC., the leader of electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control, today announced that the North Andover Police Department in Massachusetts has successfully implemented the BACS Evidence Management System including LEID’s Electronic Evidence Lockers and BACS Evidence Management ID Station Kiosk. The department has been using the BACS Evidence System to access and track all evidence moving into and out of the property room for a month and have already achieved better chain of custody, increased accuracy in reporting, and time savings.
Property and evidence control and tracking causes enormous concerns in law enforcement. The process for tracking evidence typically consists of manually filling out property forms, which leads to errors and inconsistent chain of custody records. The BACS Evidence Management ID Station Kiosk houses a biometric ID reader for access verification and the touch screen user navigation. The ID Station is also interfaced to LEID’s Electronic Evidence Lockers providing the secure temporary storage of evidence incoming and outgoing from police department property rooms. The system includes complete chain of custody custom software tracking and reporting capabilities to monitor all evidence transfers. Property room managers also have remote management capabilities to access, monitor and manage the system while off site. Additional layers of security can be added with options including: hand geometry scanner, ID card reader, RFID evidence reader, and evidence barcode reader.
The North Andover Police Department no longer uses a manual process for evidence tracking. Evidence tracking is ensured through the BACS system and officers are no longer wasting time tracking down detectives in order to access the evidence room. Beyond tighter chain of custody and time savings, the department now has top of the line reporting features for administrators.
“The North Andover Police Department is very happy with how easy the BACS Evidence System is to use,” said Chief of Police, Paul J. Gallagher. “All of our officers agree that the system makes their jobs easier. Dropping off evidence is a much faster process than ever before, and chain of custody has been significantly improved.”
The BACS Evidence Management System was introduced at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in October of 2011, and the company is pleased to be returning to the show this year in San Diego, CA, September 30 – October 2. LEID Products will be located in Booth #4211, where they plan to showcase how evidence ‘chain of custody’ is electronically tracked and accounted for with the BACS Evidence Management System, limiting liability and consequences of exposure to human error. For a video demonstration, visit LEID Products website.
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Resources:
• Electronic Evidence Lockers
• BACS Evidence Management ID Station Kiosk
• LEID Products, LLC
• LEID Blog
• LEID on Facebook
• LEID on Twitter
About LEID Products:
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC is the manufacturing leader of electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control. Originally founded to assist police departments in securing guns, weapons, radios, etc. through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system, LEID products are also utilized to track books within a library system, medical supplies, laptops and even business documents to selected personnel. Their Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS™) streamlines operations and provides full accountability for critical business assets. For more information and demonstrations of our products, visit www.leidproducts.com.
Tags: BACS Evidence Management System, barcode evidence, Chain of Custody, Electronic Evidence lockers, electronic lockers, evidence management, Evidence storage, LEID Products, North Andover Police Department
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Monday, September 17th, 2012 by gwhalen
Contact:
Georgia H. Whalen
gwhalen@LEIDProducts.com
(978) 697-2664
LEID Products Awarded Patent for BACS System
Provides Paramount Security, Management, and Tracking for Law Enforcement Assets
 Auburn Hills, MI – September 6, 2012 – LEID Products, LLC., the leader in electronic storage systems with built-in asset management and inventory control software, today announced it has been awarded a new patent for its Biometric Access Control System (BACS™) by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The BACS computer ID Station Kiosk interfaces with electronic access cabinets, lockers and SmartRail gun rack systems to provide the highest level of secure management and tracking of assets, weapons and evidence.
US Patent No. 8,207,816 covers the system developed by LEID Products. LEID Products’ state-of-the-art BACS ID Station Kiosk serves as the control point for access to assets stored in LEID’s electronic storage units. The kiosk houses a biometric (fingerprint) reader to allow only authorized users to access assets; each user is restricted to access only the items they have been qualified to use. For tracking purposes, the kiosk includes a RFID or barcode reader for asset verification. Additional layers of security can be added with options including a hand geometry scanner and card reader. Web-enabled remote management allows the administrator to manage the system at all times on and off-site.
Law enforcement clients typically use the BACS system to secure weapons, night vision goggles, tasers, AED’s, shotguns, AR15 rifles, surveillance equipment and more. BACS eliminates long-standing paper log methods, saving valuable employee time and resources while providing easily accessed and credible electronic tracking reports. The proven asset management system is used by federal, state and private sector clientele throughout the country to streamline operations. Added benefits of the asset management software include tracking equipment maintenance requirements and officer firearm training qualifications.
LEID Products expanded its product line with the introduction of the BACS Evidence Management System in October of 2011 at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference. Property and evidence control and tracking is a critical concern for law enforcement. The BACS Evidence Management System is designed to help departments meet standards required by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA®) as outlined in Chapter 84 “Property and Evidence Control”. Evidence ‘chain of custody’ is electronically tracked and accounted for with the BACS Evidence Management System, limiting liability and consequences of exposure to human error.
Recent enhancements to the system include version 2.0 of the BACS ID Station Kiosk, which enhances its sleek tamper proof construction with a larger kiosk screen for additional security and functionality. LEID Products also recently released a white paper detailing the financial benefits of the BACS System. The system will often pay off the initial investment in less than 18 months.
“Our systems offer the highest level of security and accountability available today,” said Sam Hoff, president of LEID Products. “The issuance of this patent supports our investment in BACS and its innovative technology; it reinforces our position as a leader in access control systems with built in asset management and inventory control software.”
Resources:
• BACS System
• LEID Products, LLC
• LEID on Facebook
• LEID on Twitter
About LEID Products:
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC is the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control. Originally founded to assist police departments in securing guns, weapons, radios, etc. through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system, LEID products are also utilized to track books within a library system, medical supplies, laptops and even business documents to selected personnel. Their Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS™) streamlines operations and provides full accountability for critical business assets. For more information and demonstrations of our products, visit www.leidproducts.com.
Tags: BACS ID Station Kiosk, BACS System, Biometric Access Control System, Chiefs of Police, electronic lockers, Gun Rack, IACP Conference, LEID Products, weapons storage
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012 by gwhalen
Contact:
Georgia H. Whalen
gwhalen@LEIDProducts.com
(978) 697-2664
LEID Products Introduces New Touchscreen Keypad for Electronic Locker Systems
Highlights Sleek Design, Enhanced User-Friendly Interface with Additional Functionality
 Auburn Hills, MI – August 14, 2012 – LEID Products, LLC., the leader in electronic locker, cabinet, and gun rack storage systems with built-in asset management and inventory control software, today announced the availability of a new Touchscreen Keypad for its Access.it brand electronic storage systems. The Touchscreen Keypad and optional card reader interfaces with LEID’s electronic access cabinets and lockers to control access of stored items, providing electronic tracking and reporting for inventory and asset management purposes. The addition of a touchscreen option for the keypad further enhances intuitive user-friendly features.
The Access.it System – developed for LEID Products by Patti Engineering – is a proven inventory control and asset management system used by law enforcement, government facilities, hospitals, libraries and commercial companies. Access control systems allow for authorized self-service pick-up and drop-off of items with electronic reporting, controlled through remote, web based management and monitoring software. The system is used for a wide range of applications. Examples include: used to store weapons, valuable equipment, and evidence in law enforcement applications; library materials for remote self-service pick-up branches established by Public Libraries; or cell phones in court houses.
In addition to Access.it Systems, LEID provides a cutting edge patented Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS) that identifies authorized users via fingerprint or hand geometry to control assets in high security applications. In March of 2012, the company released version 2.0 of the BACS ID Station Kiosk, which includes enhancements to its sleek tamper proof construction and larger kiosk screen for additional security and functionality.
Remote access is critical for LEID customers as it allows administrators the ability to control their systems from anywhere, at any time. The BACS ID Station Kiosk uses a biometric reader to grant authorized users access to precious assets and rejects unauthorized parties from accessing anything storied in the electronic cabinets. Individual users have strict settings, limiting access to only the items administrators have qualified them to use.
“We are excited to announce our latest advancement to our access control storage systems,” said David Foster, Vice President of Engineering, LEID Products, LLC. “The new Access.it Touchscreen gives customers the option of a sleeker interface. New functionalities also greatly improve the intuitive user-friendly experience we have worked for years to be able to provide.”
Resources:
• Access.it System
• LEID Products, LLC
• LEID Blog
• LEID on Facebook
• LEID on Twitter
About LEID Products:
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC is the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control. Originally founded to assist police departments in securing guns, weapons, radios, etc. through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system, LEID products are also utilized to track books within a library system, medical supplies, laptops and even business documents to selected personnel. Their Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS™) streamlines operations and provides full accountability for critical business assets. For more information and demonstrations of our products, visit www.leidproducts.com.
Tags: asset management, electronic locker system, electronic lockers, electronic tracking, Gun Rack, inventory control, keypad, LEID Products
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Friday, July 13th, 2012 by gwhalen
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Get On Board: Library Express Sadieville
By Earlene H. Arnett
Director
Scott County Public Library
On June 10th the Scott County Public Library cut the ribbons for “Library Express Sadieville.” Approximately 60 citizens attended the ribbon cutting and summer reading kick-off with demonstrations, magic show, bookmobile and ice cream. And right on key, as the library director gave the agenda for the day, a break was taken as the train passed through. I believe this was a sign that we had blessings from the founders of Sadieville!
Library Express Sadieville consists of a book return box, kiosk, and lockers all conveniently located in a small three sided shelter attached to Sadieville City Hall. The kiosk contains the library database and allows anyone with a Scott County Public Library card to search for items and place them on hold indicating they want to pick them up at the Sadieville location. Library staff will deliver the items, place them in the lockers and notify the patron that their items are ready for pick-up. Entering the last five digits of your library card will allow the proper locker to open. With the system being located outside city hall, request and pick-up is available twenty-four hours a day. When you are ready to return the items you can simply drop them in the return box located at the site.
This project was a team effort. My first step was to work closely with the Mayor of Sadieville. I attended their city council meeting and presented the concept and asked for permission to continue the project with the location being at city hall. With their approval the project began. The equipment needs some protection from the extreme weather so we contracted with a local (Sadieville) carpenter to build us a three-sided structure. The carpenter took great pride in helping us with this project and the final structure looks like it was original to the building! The city of Sadieville may be small but the city clerk has a database of residents and produces a newsletter called “The Sadieville Sunshine.” We were able to advertise our event through their newsletter.
My favorite Sadieville story - a little girl got her first library card at the bookmobile during that Sunday celebration. On Monday we had a request for books from her. The family is regularly requesting items!
The Library Express project is designed to bring library service closer to our outlying communities. First stop for this project was Sadieville but more will be coming. Look out Stamping Ground, population 643, the express is moving your way.
It’s a changing world and we know that the public library needs to change to meet our community’s needs. We are looking for more ways to save time, money and energy for our patrons. In Sadieville, Library Express Sadieville can be the answer. As librarians we know a library card is the most valuable card you carry. For our Northern Scott County residents they can use it often - now in Sadieville!
Footnote: as librarians you are now asking yourself how much does this cost and who is the vendor? The kiosk and library lockers will cost $50,000 and are from LEID Products. John Kormanik is the sales representative. He came along with the technician for the installation and training. We didn’t ask City Hall to share internet connections. We are providing our own. City Hall does provide the electricity. Since our location didn’t have a sheltered area we had a shelter custom made. Currently drop-off service is done three times a week. We will continue to monitor and adjust this schedule as needed. We have also included in next year’s budget funds for a small economical vehicle for deliveries.
Tags: Earlene H. Arnett, electronic lockers, LEID Products, library Express, Library Express Sadieville, library lockers, Scott County Public Library
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Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 by gwhalen
 Contact:
Georgia H. Whalen
GWhalen@LEIDProducts.com
978 / 697 – 2664
LEID Products Attending the American Libraries Association Annual Conference
LEID Products to Showcase their iLibrary System Including Kiosk and Electronic Lockers at Booth 625 - A Complete Self-Service ‘Mini’ Library Solution
Auburn Hills, MI – June 19, 2012 – LEID Products, LLC., the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control, today announced they will be attending the American Libraries Association Annual Conference June 21-26 in Anaheim, CA. LEID will showcase their iLibrary System in booth number 625 while at the show.
The largest event in the library community, the American Libraries Association Annual Conference brings together over 25,000 librarians, educators, authors, publishers, literacy experts, illustrators and the leading suppliers to the market.
LEID’s iLibrary System provides public libraries with the opportunity to expand outreach of the library facility to serve growing populations and further their mission of being the ‘Center of the Community’. In areas where population or budget constraints cannot efficiently support a facility, the self-service iLibrary System can be used to meet outreach goals.
LEID Products iLibrary System includes the kiosk interfaced with LEID’s Electronic Modular Access Units to offer a complete ‘mini’ library solution. Sometimes referred to as a ‘Library Express’, the iLibrary System provides communities with complete self-service access to library materials and can be placed at the location of the library for extended hours, or at other locations including community centers, retirement communities, commuter stations or malls for the convenience of library patrons.
The iLibrary solution has received accolades across the country. In December of 2011 Washington and Carver County Libraries in Minnesota won a state award for their ‘Library Express’ developed by LEID Products. The Library Express was launched in July 2010 as a pilot program to bring services to communities such as Hugo and Victoria, which do not have a full service library. The first of its kind in Minnesota, the Library Express proved to be an innovative and cost-effective way to expand access to library services.
Earlier this year, LEID Products unveiled new enhancements to the iLibrary Kiosk, which serves as the point of access and interfaces with Electronic Modular Access Units that house the library materials ordered. Visit LEID at the ALA Annual Conference, booth 625, to learn more about the iLibrary solution.
Resources:
• American Libraries Association Annual Conference
• iLibrary System
• LEID Products, LLC
• LEID Blog
• LEID on Facebook
• LEID on Twitter
About LEID Products:
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC is the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control. Originally founded to assist police departments in securing guns, weapons, radios, etc. through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system, LEID products are also utilized to track books within a library system, medical supplies, laptops and even business documents to selected personnel. Their Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS™) streamlines operations and provides full accountability for critical business assets. For more information and demonstrations of our products, visit www.leidproducts.com.
Tags: ALA Anaheim, ALA Conference, electronic locker system, electronic lockers, iLibrary kiosk, library Express, Mini Library
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