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In its recent (April) press release on the Open+ unmanned library operation solution, Bibliotheca mentioned that there are "commercial trials already underway with 5 customers around the UK". Does anyone know which libraries they are? It would be good to share the information via the 'unmanned -open libraries' page of Local Government Library Technology (LGLibTech) https://lglibtech.wikispaces.com/Unmanned+Open+Libraries This page has useful background on the concept and the solutions available. In its press release Bibliotheca's said their solution extends beyond RFID based self service and "can automatically control and monitor building access, self-service kiosks, public access computers, lighting, alarms, public announcements and patron safety to allow library branches to be automated during hours when staff are not available" Extended (unmanned) opening hours might enable public libraries to increase the value of new offerings like the "Access to Research" initiative: http://accesstoresearch.pls.org.uk/ Although aimed primarily at public libraries this kind of solution might work well in libraries of other type. Some HE libraries have already implemented long opening hours. I was at the University of Bath in June where the: "Library building is open 24 hours a day: all year round and including all national holidays". http://www.bath.ac.uk/library/about/open.html Ken Ken Chad Consulting Ltd Tel: +44(0)7788727845 http://www.kenchadconsuting.com <http://www.kenchadconsuting.com/> Twitter: @kenchad Skype: kenchadconsulting