Introducing New Self-Check Stations

During your next visit to one of Cambridge Public Library’s locations, you will notice new self-check stations. While they look a little different with a sleek black design and a built-in RFID scanner, they offer the same ease of use and convenience in an updated package.

Self-Check Functions

With the self-checks, you can:

• Check out items
• Renew items (if eligible)
• Look at your library account
• Print a receipt of your current borrowing
• Reserve public computers and release print jobs (at select locations)

Accessibility and Convenience

The new self-checks also provide handy features for accessibility and ease of use, such as: 

• Increase font size 
• Increase contrast on the screen
• Change the screen height
• Translate the self-check text into languages other than English, including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, and Mandarin 

Feel free to give the self-checks a try to experience the features for yourself. If you’re curious but would appreciate some initial guidance, staff are also happy to help you get started with the new stations.