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| BOLINDA |BORROWBOX | Executive Gold Sponsor Bolinda is a digital content provider that offers a wide range of audiobooks, ebooks & epress content to libraries. Their commitment to high-quality content and accessibility has made them a favourite among library borrowers and readers alike. Bolinda Digital has been providing eAudiobooks and eBooks (including digital graphic novels) to almost every Australian Library for many years. Bolinda Digital Pty Ltd has unmatched experience when it comes to delivering the best solution for eContent provision. We are now the market-leader in delivering eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines to New Zealand and Australian libraries, providing BorrowBox to the smallest library services and the largest networks. As well as supplying BorrowBox to all Australian and most of New Zealand’s libraries (over 70%), BorrowBox is the single, exclusive national solution for eBooks and eAudiobooks in both Wales and for Ireland with a 95%+ market-share of the eBook and eAudiobook market in the UK. Sarah Peldmanis, Client Relationship Manager Sarah has worked in publishing and educational management roles in New Zealand and the UK. Sarah studied English and Publishing at University and has experience working in editing, commissioning and account management for international corporates, not for profit organisations and tech start-ups. She joined the Bolinda team in 2022 as a Client Relationship Manager looking after library and trade customers in New Zealand and Australia. Sarah is passionate about making books and content accessible to all and is committed to delivering an excellent service to her customers. You'll find her BorrowBox playlist a mixture of non-fiction audiobooks, crime and thriller eBooks and the latest issue of a lifestyle eMag Visit Bolinda here |
CIVICA | Gold Sponsor Civica, we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world – over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens. Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. As an industry-leading cloud based library management system, Civica Spydus is used extensively in local government and education institutions worldwide. A trusted partner for many years, Civica works closely with customers in New Zealand to empower patrons with access to meaningful resources and services through innovative features. |
| JAMES BENNETT | Premium Silver Sponsor Nikki Shaw & Brigitte Gladstone James Bennett’s focus on innovation is evident in our unparalleled range of products and services that continue to grow and evolve in line with the changing needs of libraries.
Our goal is to provide opportunities for libraries to foster greater community engagement and to offer solutions for the entire lifecycle of materials in your library, from seamless discovery and acquisition to maximising loans.
Our commitment is to support our libraries to meet the challenges they face, delivering ROI, engaging communities, providing trusted and valuable content, implementing innovative workflow solutions to stay agile now and into the future.
We offer personalised support for New Zealand libraries, including on-site meetings, branch delivery options, staff training and support, and the ability to resolve any issues in person or virtually.
Discover more about our range of innovative Products here. Nikki Shaw As IT and Business Implementation Manager, Brigitte liaises with all departments and oversees project implementation. Within her role in IT, she specializes in EDI, LMS transitioning, and setting up customer account order codes. Brigitte joined James Bennett in 2010 beginning in the Cataloguing and CLS Administration departments. |
| WHEELERS | Gold Sponsor Kia ora from Wheelers Books, Partnering with libraries to inspire Aotearoa. Wheelers Books is proud to stand alongside public libraries as a passionate ally in promoting literacy, knowledge, and access for all. As a New Zealand-owned company, we offer public libraries the best of both worlds: an unmatched ability to supply international, New Zealand, Māori and Pasifika titles - helping you curate vibrant, inclusive collections that reflect and uplift your communities. For over 20 years, we’ve collaborated with libraries across Aotearoa, tailoring our services to meet the evolving needs of each community. With seamless integration with your library management systems, an extensive global and local title database, sustainability-focused options, and a large experienced local team of professionals, we provide unparalleled service in selection, cataloguing, processing, technical integration, purchasing and logistics. Guided by the values of tautoko, mahitahi, whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga, we're committed to partnership, innovation, and a thriving future for New Zealand libraries. Wheelers is a good friend of PLNZ. Drop by the Wheelers stand to see the team and have a chat; ask any questions, and discover what’s new at Wheelers - we’d love to connect. Visit Wheelers here |
| FE Technologies | Bronze Sponsor FE Technologies is a leading provider of innovative solutions for public libraries, including advanced self-service kiosks, automated materials handling systems, and library management software. In New Zealand, we partner with public libraries to enhance their services, streamline operations, and improve the overall library experience for both staff and patrons. Our solutions help libraries in New Zealand to: 1. Increase efficiency and reduce wait times with self-service options. 2.Automate check-in/check-out processes with materials handling systems. 3.Gain better insights into collection management with our software. 4.Free up staff time to focus on community engagement and programs. |
| SOLUS | Bronze Sponsor Brenton Hall, Shelbi Schollenberger and Neil Wishart The SOLUS Library App is the #1 selling App for Public Libraries globally. With best in class functionality, a global support network and high levels of patron satisfaction, it is the #1 App choice for your library. We’ve been busy over the last year and launched our next generation Library App which comes with a brand-new user interface along with several new and exciting features. Over the last 10 years of being in operation across Australia & New Zealand the Library App boast a 100% retention rate which highlights the impact our Library App has on the overall library service. In addition to the Library App, we also offer best of breed products which are seamlessly integrated with each other, and the Library App: eb#1 – Events, Room Bookings, Equipment Bookings & PC Bookings Solution. Specified, designed, and built in partnership with Libraries eb#1 is feature rich with countless features. eb#1 is fully integrated into the library website and the Library App allowing library members (or guest) to seamlessly discover and book library events, rooms, equipment or PC. Once a booking is made users can amend or cancel bookings easily through the Library App and website. LUCi is our Discovery Platform, a unique discovery experience and the digital front door to your library. Developed in partnership with the libraries, think Netflix or Disney+ style presentation but with the option for the patron to switch to a more "traditional" list view if they desire. Promote any content you want with impactful carousels and/or choose to switch on AI (patrons can opt out) to provide automated and fully personalized content for individual users! Other SOLUS products include: the Staff App, Signage and PC Bookings. Please stop by our stand to see several of the new features integrated into the Library App along with the latest eb#1 has to offer. |
| National Library of New Zealand | Premium Exhibitor - Regional Scholarship Sponsor Shona van Ee and Annalies Vranken Shona van Ee – Acting Business Development and Operations Manager Annelies has been working with the National Library for the last two years and provides technical support to public libraries as part of the Kōtui Library Services team. Kōtui is a consortium of public libraries in New Zealand that provides a shared library management and resource discovery service on a subscription basis. Before joining Kōtui Annelies worked in a number of public & academic libraries both in New Zealand and overseas. |
| PETER PAL | Premium Exhibitor - Regional Scholarship Sponsor Anne-Maree Hapgood and Ed Brown Peter Pal is an Australian-owned and operated partnership business dedicated to supporting libraries across Australia and New Zealand. With over 50 skilled staff members, including expert selectors, cataloguers, and customer service professionals, Peter Pal offers tailored collection development services that prioritize quality, efficiency, and responsiveness. Leveraging deep industry knowledge and a proactive approach to market trends, Peter Pal ensures libraries receive the titles their patrons want, when they want them. Committed to the longevity of the library industry, Peter Pal continually streamlines services for faster turnaround times and cost-saving measures, enhancing value for its clients. Visit Peter Pal here |
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bibliotheca For over 50 years, Bibliotheca has worked with 30,000 libraries around the globe to make the library experience—physical and digital—seamless, intuitive, and inclusive. Through integrated technology, we reimagine how libraries function to inspire and delight patrons, wherever they are: at home, on the move, or within the library walls. As degreed librarians and avid library users, we understand not only the unique management challenges that libraries face but also what the future of library service will demand. It’s time to imagine what a library can do—what a library can be—today and tomorrow. | CAVAL Limited Marie Robineau and Shaun Brady CAVAL provides a wide range of services to Australian and New Zealand libraries. These include but not limited to collaboration opportunities such as professional development services, cataloguing and processing expertise, and access to foreign language resources. At PLNZ come visit us to hear about: CAVAL’s Language Resources department sources and catalogue books in languages other than English from all over the world. We:
Meanwhile our Digital Platforms team provides regional support and access to industry-leading international software. Platforms include:
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Clarivate André Stephenson André Stephenson, Product Sales Manager He is married to Jen, has a young daughter and too many club memberships. | GALE Maureen Quinn and Gail Pervan Gale is a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries and has been supporting New Zealand Public Libraries through the EPIC consortium since it was created. Best known for its accurate and authoritative reference content as well as its intelligent organisation of full-text magazine and newspaper articles, the company creates and maintains more than 600 databases that are published online, in print, and as eBooks. Best known for its accurate and authoritative reference content including our Gale in Context series, Gale OneFile, Gale Health and Wellness, Gale Interactive: Science and National Geographic Kids. Maureen Quinn |
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Int. Workspaces Int. Workspaces is a Hawkes Bay based, family-owned business with a dedicated library division that services all of New Zealand. We provide everything from collaborative design services and specialised shelving, to high-quality furniture, ensuring your library is equipped to serve your community effectively. Our team are library specialists who collaborate with librarians, designers, and project managers to ensure goals and visions are achieved. We are creative, dedicated, and committed to delivering functional library environments that encourage learning, exploration, and community through well thought out design collaborations and product specifications. Our installation team are experienced, dynamic, problem solvers who understand the risks and challenges for each site. They can easily adapt to the environment and demands to deliver on time. Int. Workspaces partners with New Zealand owned and operated manufacturers and suppliers that share our support of cultural diversity, sustainability, and commitment to delivering high quality work while striving for continuously improvement. | MDM Entertainment MDM Entertainment is a Public Library’s Single Source Solution for Collections and Content across Print, Audio Visual and Digital formats. Since day one, MDM Entertainment has been a specialist supplier of Audio Visual materials. In light of the changing environment for physical lending collections we identified that it was necessary for our business to diversify and look to add additional resource types to our offering, and that is why we have launched MDM Print, partnered with hoopla, and made readily available Playaway products, to provide collections and content that are relevant to your Library Service. hoopla is the only all-in-one app with access to every digital format available. This breadth expands beyond formats, with titles available for all ages, lifestyles, and activities. Whatever your members’ interests are, hoopla has it. From cooking to knitting, mysteries to romance, blockbusters to art house, puzzles to lifelong learning, bestsellers to classics, independent authors to the largest publishers and studios, and anything in between, it’s all right here. We have intentionally built our businesses to be the complete solution for your physical and digital print, media and entertainment needs. |
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LSG | Learning Spaces Global Heinz Woodman LSG Group is fast becoming the leading supplier of Natural, biophilic designs into Libraries across Aotearoa. With a huge focus on bringing the outside indoors, through the use of natural tones, designs and providing calm and inviting spaces to study and learn. Library furniture and equipment should be fit-for-purpose and durable to withstand the everyday demands which is why LSG uses sustainable, hardwearing materials. Made in our factory in Nelson, with a passionate team of legends, we offer fully customisable and Bespoke furnishings, which is why LSG is the first choice for making your community Hub or Library the most amazing place to be. | MONITOR BM Chris Luxmoore MonitorBM produce a range of transactional software solutions that are all modular and connect to a number of LMS systems. We have produced a range of software and hardware products which, when combined, can create a cash free Transaction Management System. Our philosophy is to offer a broad range of sophisticated and quality products, which are simple to use and affordable. All MonitorBM products are highly configurable with extensive functionality and have optional features and modules, which may be enabled to suit any site requirements. We are committed to continuing the process of developing interfaces and associations with products and companies which provide market synergy, and to maintaining our competitive edge. Since our inception, MonitorBM has developed a reputation for manufacturing high quality products with a tradition of being reliable and fully featured transaction management systems. |
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NZMS NZMS has over 30 years’ experience digitising cultural heritage collections and we understand the immeasurable value archives can offer communities. As the New Zealand resellers of Recollect, a cloud-based collection management and community engagement platform, we provide our customers with a complete end-to-end solution; one that ensures their collections are accessible, managed, and protected for the benefit of future generations. We are proud of our close partnerships with libraries nationwide and look forward to continuing our work together. Please get in touch to discuss your next project or to ask any questions you may have about our mahi. At the PLNZ National Forum, NZMS will be represented by Stephen Hardman, South Island Manager and Geoff Evans, the Business Development Manager for the Central Region. Dr Stephen Hardman
Stephen is the South Island Manager for NZMS the creators of, and who are the New Zealand resellers of, Recollect Community Engagement software. Stephen is a Trustee of the Ferrymead Heritage Trust in Christchurch and co-founder, with Andy Fenton, of The Preserving Local History and Educational Trust. Stephen previously taught History and Cultural Studies at the University of Canterbury, and developed the PACE internship programme in the College of Arts | OCLC |