The aim was to radically modernize the access experience, improve security, and provide real-time user tracking through smart turnstiles at all entry points.
Inefficient and manual access control, without data tracking.
Integrating facial recognition-based turnstiles for seamless access.
We collaborated closely with the university’s library and IT departments to assess their access control needs.
They wanted to streamline entry through automated turnstiles while maintaining real-time integration with existing library system.
Our sessions focused on defining user roles, access permissions, and how to ensure a seamless experience for both staff and students. Once all functional requirements were mapped out, we moved forward with designing a scalable solution.
To ensure seamless installation and optimal user experience, we collaborated closely with a team of interior designers and architects. Together, we developed 3D models and spatial simulations to understand how users would interact with the facial recognition system, ensuring camera placement and lighting supported fast and accurate identification.
We deployed smart turnstiles equipped with RFID readers and synced them with Koha’s patron database.
A custom-built API layer allowed the turnstiles to validate each user’s access status in real time.
We also developed a plugin for Koha that logs all entries and exits, enabling security audits and traffic reporting. The integration was lightweight, secure, and fully compliant with the library’s data privacy policies.
Users now simply tap their ID cards to gain access—no staff verification needed.
The system automatically denies unauthorized users and flags expired accounts for review. Access rules can be adjusted based on user category (students, faculty, guests), and the system supports temporary access passes for events.
This automation reduced entry queues, eliminated human error, and enhanced overall security.
We built an admin dashboard that allows library staff to track occupancy in real-time, view access logs, and generate attendance reports.
Reports are exportable by date, user group, or access point—ideal for planning, compliance, and resource management.
Alerts can be configured for unusual activity, such as repeated access attempts or off-hours entry. This level of visibility has empowered staff to make data-driven decisions for library operations.