With over 739 million digital library loans made in 2024, patrons clearly love using library apps. But physical borrowing isn’t going anywhere: with UK libraries circulating 155 million books annually. The challenge? Bridging digital and physical library services.
D-Tech’s RFID Self-Service API lets your patrons borrow physical items, from inside your existing library app.
No extra app. No upheaval. Just a seamless self-service upgrade.
No. D-Tech’s RFID Self-Service API integrates directly with your existing library app, turning it into a library checkout app without needing to replace it.
Not at all. Your patrons will continue using the app they know and trust – but they will now be able to borrow library items directly through the app using just their mobile device thanks to your new RFID checkout functionality.
Once your app has been integrated with D-Tech’s RFID Self-Service API, all your patrons will need is an NFC-enabled phone to start checking out RFID-tagged library items.
We support your team with documentation and guidance. Some development is required, but we will manage the process end-to-end to make implementation simple so your patrons can start benefiting from RFID checkout functionality as soon as possible through your existing library app.
Yes! NFC uses short-range encrypted communication – just like contactless payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay – making it a secure and trusted way for your patrons to start checking out library items using your app.