The Chicago Tribune on 'Robolibraries'

Have you implemented or are you considering any such offsite, self-service options?

Robolibraries rolling out in suburbs. More self-service options eyed as way around shortfalls at public facilities. (Chicago Tribune, 3/7/2012)

Excerpt:   The La Grange Public Library is conducting an online survey of residents to see if they are interested in self-service options such as lockers or vending-style machines that would be placed at sites other than the library. 

Tight parking at the La Grange library's downtown location and a desire to improve convenience for patrons are behind the move to gauge patron interest in self-service options.

See also:
Barrington County Library’sElectronic Locker System Installed.  LEID Products blog, 2/5/2010)

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(Counterpoint) A Vending Library is No Library. (Library Journal, 4/15/2012)