book2net - SPIRIT

“INTRODUCING”

THE FIRST ENTRY LEVEL HIGH RESOLUTION BOOK SCANNER TO

REPLACE COPIERS IN LIBRARY READING ROOMS

Background

book2net:

International alliance of solution providers and users whose intention is to develop practice-orientated book scanning solutions for the use in archives, libraries and museums by covering hardware, software and services.

• Founded in Germany• Full line of Medium and High Range Book Scanners• Extensive user base Gobally• Designed Kiosk in colaboration with the British Library

Innovation

book2net Milestones

First A2 scanner with LED illumination technology

First book scanner with power consumption less than 50Watts ( operation )

First scanner with true 400 dpi resolving power

First scanner with 3 year warranty

First scanner with high resolution single shot capture colour technology

First A2 scanner out of the box

First scanner with USB 2.0 connection

First scanner with 7 operating languages

First scanner with twin touch operation technology

Successful Global Supplier

Book2Net Technology

Over 400 installations Worldwide

Leading Institutions including:

The Library of CongressThe British Library

National Archive of SwedenBavarian State Library

Austrian National LibraryNational Digital Library of Poland

Central Library of ZurichState Library of Germany

400 installations including - Leading Universities

University of Toronto

McGill University

Waterloo University

Laval University

Carleton University

Saint Paul University

Windsor University

Northern University

University of Ottawa

University of West Virginia

University of Munich

University of Zurich

product range

Self-service Scanners:The new book2net Kiosk is designed to enable a fast, gentle and cost effective capturing of bound documents in public areas

book2net Kiosk

Adjustable Book Cradle:

601 x 457 mm layout section (> A2!) for books with a

spine up to 12 cm Scanning speed: 0,3 seconds

Cycle time: 1.9 seconds 32, 40 or 50 mio. pixel sensor Touch screen with easy to use multilingual user

interface Integrated PC with Windows embedded operating

system USB 2.0 standard camera interface LED illumination system (cold light)

with less power energy requirement (< 100 W) Maintenance free

Marketing Perspectives

Sustainabilitybook 2net kiosk offers a wide scope of applications and benefits as a replacement opportunity for conventional copy technology

No paper, toner or developer

No maintenance

No high energy consumption

No disruptive sound

Benefits:

Reduced Operating Costs

Increased Reliability and “Up Time”

Less wear and tear on Books.

Better Customer Service.

Images delivered in a useable format – PDF, JPEG, TIFF etc.

Email Option for Remote Delivery (Inter Library).

Versatility – can scan any document up to 13.2”x19” with the touch of a button

The paper industry ranks 4th in contribution to greenhouse gas emissions,

….and contributes 9% of the manufacturing sector’s carbon emissions.

Sustainability

Eliminate Copiers – Need for Change

With all the office paper we waste every year we could build a 12-foot high wall of paper from

New York to California

Sustainability

If the U.S could cut office paper use by just 10% it would prevent

the emission of 1.6 million tons of greenhouse gases (the equivalent of taking 280,000

cars off the road).

Paper and Cardboard make up to 73 percent of material in Landfills

Access to Information

Research

Collaboration

Communication

University Collections

Concerns of the Library

Preservation

Accessibility

Fragile Materials

Copyright

Inter Library Loans

Sustainability

Changing trends of your Patrons/Students

ebook readers

Ipods

Laptops/Netbooks

Less than 5% of the Worlds Books are available online…

Do your patrons really want copies?

Technology

Libraries must provide information in a format that their patrons require….

SPIRIT by book2net

The first entry level, high-resolution book scanner

Desired results:

Eliminate Copy Machines

Reduce Costs

Increase Revenue

Environmentally Friendly

Low Maintenance/Reliable

Gentle on Fragile Books

Protect Copyright

Easy to Use

Quiet Operation

Water mark embedded.

book2net Kiosk Development

• Touch Screen - no keyboard - no mouse required• Straight forward easy to understand user interface

• 10 mega pixel sensor • 0.9 second scanning cycle• LED light source

• Book Cradle handles up to 13.8”x 19.2” documents • Very gentle on books

SPIRIT by book2net

SPIRIT by book2net

Copyright Waiver

“Improved Customer Service”

“Improved Customer Service”

Financial Justification to Make a Change

Consider the Capital and the Operation Cost

Option 1) Spirit Purchase Price $9,995

Option 2) Spirit Lease Cost $ 200 per month

Potential Cost Recovery @ 0.25/copy 800 copies per month

@0.20/copy 1,000 copies per month

@0.15/copy 1,333 copies per month

@0.10/copy 2,000 copies per month

Justification

Cost Savings

Revenue Generation

Environmental Impacts

And Even More…

Who are the Content Providers?

Are the Search Engines the True Content Providers???

Until now, only Commercial Enterprises or well funded Academic Libraries could fund digitization…

Libraries are in the Information Business

The Spirit Levels the Playing Field.

Local Heritage

Information that’s of interest to the Local Community

Genealogical Records

Local Libraries house the Content of the Community

Get the “SPIRIT” in your Library…

Digital Solution

Provides Access to Collections

Gentle on Fragile Books

Embedded Touch Screen

Easy to Use

Copyright Waiver

Watermark Option

Email directly

Cost Recovery Integration

Silent Operation

No Maintenance

No Supplies

Digital Solution

Provides Access to Collections

Gentle on Fragile Books

Embedded Touch Screen

Easy to Use

Copyright Waiver

Watermark Option

Email directly

Cost Recovery Integration

Silent Operation

No Maintenance

No Supplies

How can we help get the “Spirit” in your Library?