Book Drop

A unique feature of the San Mateo Public Library is their drive-up book drop. Library pages no longer have to maneuver bulky carts from the book drop into the library. The new automatic conveying system found in the library eliminates this unpleasant task. Patrons drive up to the book drop located in front of the library and items returned are then conveyed to the materials handling room, where they are pre-sorted. It is possible to view part of the system from the first level of the underground parking facility. The only restrictions to the system that are mentioned on the library website include being closed on holidays, magazines are not allowed and neither can donated books.

The change from earlier libraries is apparent with this labor saving technology.

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