WAUKESHA — It's inefficient, slow and keeps breaking down, but the government agency that bought the nearly $200,000 automated book-sorting machine insists taxpayers are getting their money's worth.

A new book-sorting machine was the highlight of a renovation ribbon-cutting at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library on Tuesday. "Using a public/private funding partnership, the library, ...

A friend of mine sent me this note recently: "Apparently the Southwest branch of the Durham public library has an insane automatic book sorter worth 180K." I checked into it and I can report that it ...

It’s modern, slick, eco-friendly and uses a high-tech automated book sorting system. It’s the newest L.A. Public Library branch, and it has opened its doors to readers in Silver Lake. Los Angeles has ...

Carlsbad’s public libraries are looking to streamline key processes by installing new equipment as part of a technology and system upgrade. The improved automated materials-handling system and ...

When the Manhattan Beach Library finally opens its doors to patrons in late spring, residents will notice several new amenities. Along with sweeping views of the ocean, the addition of a fireplace, an ...

ValueIT sorts weeded and discarded books based on value using Tech Logic’s automated materials handling system, preparing them for resale online. Staff time is a valuable resource, and automating ...