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The 9th Library Congress in Bremen – innovation meets practice

Bremen, June 2025 – The Library Congress has long been more than just a professional gathering: it is a place for lively exchange, inspiration and concrete planning for the future of public and academic libraries. This year, digital infrastructure was very much in focus – and right at the heart of it: solutions like Zeitwart and Doorzign, which are already making the working world of many institutions more efficient today.

Digital transformation you can touch

As usual, the large exhibition area at the Congress Centrum Bremen offered space for conversations, product demos and fresh ideas. Particularly in demand: systems for digital resource management and smart door signage. No wonder – universities, city libraries and public authorities in particular are increasingly faced with the challenge of managing their resources not only efficiently, but also in a user-friendly way.

Experience Zeitwart live

At the Zeitwart stand, visitors can see the browser-based room and resource management in action. The platform's intuitive operation was especially impressive – with no app installation required, simply through any device in the browser. The integration with existing identity providers (e.g. Shibboleth) and Microsoft Outlook makes rollout in complex IT structures immensely easier. The differentiated rights and role system also received particular praise, enabling decentralised administration – a real added value for large organisations.

Door signs reimagined: Doorzign

Another highlight is the presentation of Doorzign, a wireless e-paper door sign with up to 3 years of battery life. Combined with Zeitwart, room occupancy can be shown in real time directly at the door – ideal for flexible workspaces, study rooms or meeting rooms. If you prefer to keep things simpler, you can also use DoorZign without Zeitwart and push messages to the display via the web front end.

Conclusion

The Library Congress in Bremen once again shows that the future of libraries is digital – but also individual, practical and user-friendly. With solutions like Zeitwart and DoorZign, complex requirements can be solved elegantly – from booking through to display on the door sign. Anyone who wants to help shape digitalisation is in exactly the right place here.