What Library Automation Technologies does

Library Automation Technologies (LAT) is a privately held, Somerdale, New Jersey-based manufacturer of library automation hardware and software, operating since 2002 and selling primarily to public and school libraries in the United States. The company's product portfolio is built around a proprietary FlashScan software platform and bundled LAT-Central enterprise management console, with hardware products including LAT-Cube (a CD/DVD/BluRay dispensing vault with integrated patron self-checkout), LAT-Leap (compact patron self-checkout supporting EM, desensitization, and RFID), LAT-Stena (staff-operated media storage), and LAT-Opac (enhanced OPAC stations). Supporting modules extend into LAT-EasySign (cloud digital signage), LAT-L-Guide (desktop wayfinding and resource access), LAT-RFID (open-ISO RFID upgrades), LAT-Release (media case opener with public APIs), qkClean (touchless hygiene dispenser), and LAT-mDESK (conference-room collaboration).

LAT's business model blends one-time hardware sales with recurring software subscriptions: hardware is quote-based while LAT-EasySign is priced at $9.95 per device per month and L-Guide on a cancel-anytime annual site license. The company goes to market exclusively through direct website sales supported by live product webinars, downloadable datasheets, free RFID consultations, and architect layout packages — no resellers, channel partners, or institutional sales team are disclosed. The installed base is described as "hundreds of libraries" with brand presence of "over a decade," and the company's stated philosophy is open-standards RFID interoperability and field-upgradable hardware rather than proprietary vendor lock-in. No revenue, headcount, funding, or ownership information is disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Library Automation Technologies

Legal name

Library Automation Technologies Inc.

Website

https://latcorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Library Automation Technologies is a privately held US manufacturer of self-checkout kiosks, media dispensing vaults, RFID upgrades, OPAC stations, and cloud digital signage software, sold directly to public and school libraries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Library Automation Systems

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Library/Media Center & Digital Resource Management Systems (EDAJAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Library & Media Center Furniture & Equipment (Shelving, Carts, Media Hardware) (EDAEAIAE)

Keywords

• Library self-checkout systems
• RFID library automation
• Media dispensing kiosks
• Library digital signage
• OPAC station hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: LAT sells self-checkout kiosks, media dispensing units, DVD storage solutions, and RFID equipment as one-time hardware purchases. Products like LAT-Cube, LAT-Leap, LAT-Stena are sold as physical devices.
2. Software Subscriptions: LAT-EasySign is offered as a monthly subscription at $9.95 per device per month. L-Guide operates on a yearly subscription model with risk-free cancellation. LAT-Central enterprise management software is included with hardware purchases.
3. RFID Consulting and Upgrades: LAT provides RFID implementation services including tags, readers, conversion stations, security gates, consulting services, and ROI planning for libraries transitioning to RFID.
4. Enterprise Software Management: LAT-Central enterprise management software bundled with all LAT-Leap systems, providing libraries with control, configuration, and reporting capabilities across all LAT stations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Library Automation Technologies (LAT) manufactures and sells library self-checkout kiosks, media dispensing vaults, OPAC station hardware, and RFID upgrade solutions for public and school libraries. Its product line includes the LAT-Cube media dispensing vault with integrated self-checkout, LAT-Leap compact patron self-checkout, LAT-Stena staff-side media storage, LAT-Opac OPAC stations, and LAT-RFID open-standards RFID upgrades. All systems run on its proprietary FlashScan software platform and are centrally managed via the LAT-Central enterprise management console.

Product overview

Library Automation Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of library automation solutions organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include LAT-Cube™ (media dispensing vault with integrated self-checkout), LAT-Stena™ (staff-operated media dispensing), LAT-Leap™ (compact patron self-checkout), and LAT-Opac™ (enhanced OPAC stations). Supporting modules include LAT-EasySign™ (digital signage), LAT-L-Guide™ (patron wayfinding and desktop enrichment), LAT-RFID™ (RFID upgrades), LAT-Release™ (media case automation), qkClean™ (hygiene management), and LAT-mDESK™ (collaboration hardware). All systems run on LAT's proprietary FlashScan™ software platform with LAT-Central™ enterprise management console for centralized control and reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LAT-Cube: Self-service kiosk for books, DVD and CD dispenser for libraries. No additional item security costs required.
• LAT-Stena
• LAT-Leap
• LAT-Opac
• LAT-EasySign
• LAT-Release
• LAT-RFID
• LAT-L-Guide
• LAT-mDesk
• qkClean

Products and services

• LAT-Cube An automated and secured dispensing vault for CD/DVD/BluRay media collections with a built-in patron self-checkout system. Discs are stored inside the vault awaiting self-checkout by authenticated patrons, eliminating the need for additional item security costs such as cases, tags, or gates. Designed for libraries seeking combined media dispensing and self-checkout in a single unit.
• LAT-Stena A media storage and dispensing system for library staff to quickly and securely store and dispense CD/DVD/BluRay media behind the circulation desk. POD devices can store thousands of discs and are stackable and compact, with retrieval in seconds.
• LAT-Leap A compact, ergonomic, ADA-compliant patron self-checkout system designed for tabletop, wall, or furniture mounting. Supports desensitization, EM, RFID, and case opener capabilities with multi-language and multi-security mode options. Sold as physical hardware with bundled LAT-Central enterprise management software.
• LAT-Opac A hardware and software platform that provides integrated and interactive access to the OPAC and all library resources through a single device. Can be embedded in end-panels or deployed as stand-alone kiosks to replace outdated OPAC stations.
• LAT-EasySign A web-based, 100% cloud digital signage platform for libraries that allows creation, layout, scheduling, and deployment of promotional messages to any number of devices or screens. Offered as a monthly subscription at $9.95 per device per month with cancel-anytime flexibility.
• LAT-Release A DVD/CD security case opener that automates the opening of OneTime media cases. Operates in stand-alone mode for staff or tethered mode connected to any host self-check system, with integration APIs available for any self-check vendor.
• qkClean A touchless hand disinfecting dispenser that plugs into USB and blocks computer access until a hand-sanitizing cycle is performed. Ensures public keyboards are germ-free with usage tracking, alerts, and remote portal management.
• LAT-RFID An RFID upgrade solution for LAT library products providing ISO-compliant RFID implementation for return-path operations. Uses open industry RFID standards, allowing libraries flexibility in vendor selection without proprietary tags or gates.
• LAT-L-Guide Dynamic patron guidance and resource software that enriches any library PC desktop, providing GPS-like wayfinding to any point in the library, unified access to resources, on-the-fly emailing, and marketing/promotional messaging capabilities. Offered on a yearly subscription with risk-free cancel anytime option.
• LAT-mDESK A drop-in device that converts any conference room table into a collaboration center, allowing multiple participants to take control and share individual computer screens on a common display.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% patron acceptance rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bibliotheca: Bibliotheca (now part of Axiell Group) is a leading global provider of library self-service, RFID, and security solutions — directly competing with LAT's LAT-Leap, LAT-Cube, and LAT-RFID product lines in the same public and school library customer base.
• EnvisionWare: EnvisionWare (now owned by Bibliotheca/Axiell) offers library self-service, PC management, and print management solutions that directly compete with LAT's self-checkout and patron management offerings across US public and academic libraries.
• FE Technologies: FE Technologies (Australia-based) is a specialist in library RFID tags, self-service kiosks, and security gates, serving public and academic libraries globally — directly competing with LAT's RFID and self-checkout products.
• Tech-Logic: Tech Logic manufactures automated materials handling, self-checkout, and sorting systems for libraries — directly overlapping with LAT-Leap and LAT-Cube in serving US public library circulation automation.
• D-Tech International: D-Tech International provides RFID, self-service, and security products specifically for libraries, directly competing with LAT's LAT-RFID upgrade path and patron self-checkout solutions.

Broad incumbents

• SirsiDynix: SirsiDynix is one of the largest providers of integrated library systems (Symphony, BLUEcloud) serving public, school, and academic libraries globally — competing with LAT indirectly through bundled self-service and discovery offerings.
• Innovative Interfaces: Innovative Interfaces (now part of Clarivate) provides comprehensive library management platforms including the Polaris ILS and Vega Library Services — overlapping with LAT at the patron self-service layer while also serving broader library workflow needs.
• Ex Libris: Ex Libris (part of Clarivate) provides cloud-based library management platforms such as Alma and Primo for academic and special libraries — a broader incumbent whose ecosystem partnerships and discovery interfaces touch the patron self-service layer where LAT also competes.
• Axiell Group: Axiell Group is a major European library and archive technology vendor that owns Bibliotheca, offering integrated library systems plus self-service hardware — competing with LAT across both software and self-checkout layers.

Emerging players

• KIOSK Information Systems: KIOSK Information Systems is a US-based custom self-service kiosk manufacturer serving multiple verticals including libraries — overlapping with LAT in the design and deployment of patron-facing self-checkout and OPAC kiosks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LATcorp
• Xx.com/latcorp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lat-corporation

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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