Entrance Counting
Patron Counting at Library Entrance
Capturing the essential business metrics for all libraries:
- Patron Count (Adult)
- Patron Count (Kids)
- Patron Count (Wheelchair)
- Patron Group Count
- Visit Duration
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Cost-effective people counting system to measure community engagement with the range of services provided by your library.
Overview
Libraries are the heartbeat of communities - nurturing literacy, bridging digital divides, and fostering inclusion. Yet, many still rely on outdated beam counters and legacy systems that:
Without accurate and reliable data, it’s harder to advocate for resources and demonstrating your library’s true impact becomes a challenge.
Your Solution: A Modern and Library-Tested Patron Counting System
FootfallCam 3D Pro2, equipped with 3D people counting technology and a top-down view, overcomes occlusion errors and achieves up to 99.5% accuracy.
FootfallCam V9 Software Platform offers cloud-based dashboards and report templates, accessible anywhere, anytime, no IT expertise required.
With data-driven metrics, library management can track peak hours, program popularity, and patron footfall trends.
Designed with library budgets in mind, FootfallCam offers transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and future-proof technology.
The Essential Patron Analytics for Your Libraries
Learn more about packagesCapturing the essential business metrics for all libraries:
Measure and categorise patron groups visiting the library, such as family groups, student groups, or individual visitors:
Accurately detects and counts children at library entrances, ensuring they are included in visitor data.
Allows Operations & Facility Managers to access historical and live footfall data for proactive facility and resource allocation management based on historical and predicted footfall.
Empowers Library Managers with an overview of footfall data, enabling drill-down analysis at different granularities and providing comprehensive reports for higher management.
Helps Event & Program Coordinators evaluate event effectiveness with a standardised benchmark and measure impact across libraries by analysing uplift.
Provides a high-level overview for the Library Director to compare all branches side by side, highlighting how different profiles and catchment areas respond to special and seasonal events.
Assists the IT team in ensuring the system operates with 99.9% uptime and maintains optimal accuracy. With automated alerts in place, any anomalies are quickly detected and flagged, enabling prompt intervention and minimal disruption.
You’re not just lending books; you’re transforming lives. Let FootfallCam 3D Pro2 handle the numbers, so you can focus on what matters most: your community.
Contact Us to Find Out MoreWhy FootfallCam?
Achieve up to 99.5% precision in counting patrons, even in high-traffic entrances where traditional beam counters fail. Using 3D depth mapping and AI algorithms, the system accurately distinguishes between individuals, preventing undercounting due to occlusion. With reliable data, libraries can confidently report patron numbers to justify funding and operational decisions.
Learn MoreDesigned for hassle-free installation, FootfallCam 3D Pro2 requires only one-cable installation, no complex setup. Its intuitive interface allows library staff to access real-time data, reports, and dashboards with ease, no IT expertise needed. Cloud-based software ensures easy to access remote monitoring, reducing maintenance efforts and keeping operations running smoothly.
Learn MoreDemonstrate the value of your library with comprehensive patron analytics. FootfallCam provides detailed reports on footfall trends, peak hours, and program attendance, helping libraries secure funding, optimise staffing, and improve community services. With clear, actionable insights, you can showcase your library’s community impact and make data-backed decisions for the future.
Learn MoreWe welcome bids of all sizes and all industry, regardless of whether they are at an early or later stage of the bidding process, we are eager to participate in your bids and collaborate with a partner to provide the best solution for your business needs.
Invite Us to Your BidReal-time Occupancy for Patrons to Pre-Plan Their Visit
Contact Us to Learn MoreEmbed the live occupancy monitoring widget on your library website, prioritising your patrons' interests. Provide visibility into the current library "busyness" and predicted occupancy for the next few hours, enabling patrons to plan their visit for a quieter experience.
Libraries around the world are using FootfallCam
See all Case Studies in United StatesCHANDLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Chandler Public Library has fitted people counters throughout its network of libraries. This system tracks the occupancy rates, offering key insights to comprehend visitor behaviour within the libraries.
Read the case studySECHELT PUBLIC LIBRARY
As the knowledge hub of the local community, the Sechelt Public Library has implemented a people counting system to gain insights into visitor interactions, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for its patrons.
HARINGEY LIBRARIES
It has replaced its legacy beam counters with FootfallCam 3D Pro2 sensors. The new FootfallCam sensors provide more accurate data and provide a comprehensive set of reports specifically designed for libraries.
OTIS LIBRARY
Otis Library has upgraded its existing people counters to the advanced FootfallCam system. This 3D people counting technology enables management to fully utilise the breadth of data analytics capabilities.
INNISFIL PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Innisfil Public Library, a cornerstone of the Innisfil community, has adopted the FootfallCam system to gain insights into visitor behaviour, ultimately enhancing its ability to serve the local community more effectively.
PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, serving the communities of Plainview and Old Bethpage, has installed the traffic counters. This system monitors the visitor numbers, offering insights to help decision-makers tailor library operation to better serve the local community.
CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Calcasieu Parish Public Library has installed a 3D people counting system to analyse visitor traffic trends. This reflects the library's commitment to understanding visitor behaviour to enhance service to the local community in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
HENRIETTA SECONDARY SCHOOL
The installation of a occupancy control system at the library enables effective occupancy management and provides insights into library utilisation on different days of the week. This helps in implementing appropriate measures and optimising resources for a better library experience.
CANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Canby Public Library has installed the FootfallCam system at its entrance, enabling the measurement of visitor traffic flow within the building, as a statistical support to justify their fundings.
CASTLE HILL LIBRARY
As the part of The Hills Shire Library Service, Castle Hill Library has introduced a people counting system to track the number of visitors entering and leaving the premises. This initiative demonstrates the library's commitment to improving the experience for the local community.
SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Santa Barbara Public Library has deployed FootfallCam 3D Pro2 at their central library. The solution features zone analysis capabilities to measure the occupancy levels in different areas of the library, facilitating optimal management and operation of library services.
ONEIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Oneida Public Library, serving as the cornerstone of learning and information in Oneida, has installed the FootfallCam system in its facility. This initiative underlines its commitment to enhancing the experience for local residents.
LEICESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
As a crucial community resource in Leicester, Massachusetts, Leicester Public Library has deployed the FootfallCam people counter. This enables management to gauge visitor preferences, representing a strategic step in continually adapting to the community's changing needs.
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE LIBRARIES
Dartmouth College has outfitted its libraries, including the Dana Biomedical Library and the Matthew-Fuller Health Sciences Library, with a footfall counting solution. This system offers a detailed perspective on the libraries' occupancy levels, aiding in understanding student preferences.
MEMORIAL HALL LIBRARY
Memorial Hall Library, a distinguished public library in Andover, Massachusetts, has installed people counting sensors. This system monitors the number of visitors within the historic building, demonstrating the management's dedication to enhancing the library experience for the local community.
NORTH HARROW COMMUNITY LIBRARY
North Harrow Community Library, a public library in North Harrow Community operated entirely by volunteers, has opted for the FootfallCam system. This technology is used to gauge the library's visitor numbers at different times of the day, facilitating the planning of volunteer schedules.
SUFFOLK LIBRARIES
Suffolk Libraries, a charity managing a network of libraries across Suffolk, has installed footfall counters throughout its branches. The system analyse library usage on different days to improving the visitor experience and serving the Suffolk community more effectively.
BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The public library serving the residents of the Bethpage Union Free School District has implemented a traffic counter. This device precisely monitors live occupancy and facility usage across various sections of the library.
BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA
Banco de la República, Colombia's central bank, has implemented the FootfallCam solution for its cultural centers in San Andrés, Manizales, and Buenaventura to monitor visitor numbers within these buildings for the efficient management of operations.
COFORGE LIBRARY
Coforge Library has installed the FootfallCam system at its entrance, enabling the measurement of visitor traffic flow within the building to gain insights into visitor interactions, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for its patrons.
EASTBRIDGE
In partnership with Eastbridge, FootfallCam has installed footfall counting systems in various libraries across major cities such as Zeist, Utrecht, Amstelveen, and Borculo. This deployment reinforces the libraries' roles as centres for reading, enhancing the visitor experience for local communities.
INTERLEAF TECHNOLOGY
FootfallCam, in collaboration with its local partner in Ireland, Interleaf Technology, has supplied footfall counting technology to various libraries and museums across the region. This includes Boyle Public Library, County Galway Library, Castlerea Library, and Carlow Museum.
WHAKATĀNE LIBRARY AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre, a key cultural and educational establishment in Whakatāne, has fitted people counter at its entrance. This system monitors traffic flow within the building, offering management a detailed perspective on the peak and trough trends in footfall.
MÉDIATHÈQUE DE L'ETINCELLE
The municipal council of Venelles, Mairie Venelles, has installed people counters at the public library, Médiathèque de l'Étincelle. This initiative highlights the council's commitment to improving the visitor experience at the library, thereby better serving the local community.
UNIVERSITY OF ALGARVE (UAlg)
The University of Algarve has deployed traffic counter in its libraries, located on the Penha Campus and Gambelas Campus. This system tracks the libraries' usage, providing insights into student preferences and facilitating staff allocation to enhance the reading experience.
LISMORE CITY COUNCIL
The Australian Lismore City Council have installed FootfallCam people counters in their public libraries to track engagement rate, while they want to optimise resource allocation, including inventory management. This helps in ensuring that the libraries is fully utilised.
DE BIBLIOTHEEK HANGELO
De Bibliotheek Hengelo has installed a footfall counting system in its libraries to gather insights into visitor trends and preferences. This aids management in strategic decision-making, thereby strengthening the libraries' role in providing information and knowledge access to the local community.
INSTITUTO CULTURAL DOMÍNICO-AMERICANO (ICDA)
Situated in Santo Domingo, the Dominican American Cultural Institute has installed a people counter within the library of the Colegio Domínico-Americano. This initiative aims to monitor the number of visitors entering and exiting the library, thereby gaining insights into the busiest periods and trends in foot traffic.
THE JOCKEY CLUB EDUYOUNG COLLEGE
The Jockey Club Eduyoung College, a secondary school in Hong Kong, has implemented FootfallCam people counters at the library entrance. This is aimed at monitoring student access to library facilities, enabling more efficient management of the school's resources.
BUKU2U@RADIA
Buku2U @ Radia is a community library situated in Shah Alam, Selangor. A people counting system has been installed at its entrance to provide real-time occupancy data within the library. This system aids decision-makers in optimising library operations and planning staff allocation effectively.
UiTM BANDARAYA MELAKA
UiTM Bandaraya Melaka has integrated a people counting system into its library. This innovative implementation is designed to monitor the utilisation rate in various study areas within the library, providing the management with real-time occupancy data for each study area.
NLSI KUI KWOK PAT FONG COLLEGE
NLSI Lui Kwok Pat Fong College, a secondary school in Hong Kong situated in the Kwun Tong district, has installed people counters in its library. This innovative system offers insights into the library's occupancy levels, enabling the management to understand the facility's utilisation rates.
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET LIBRARIES
Bath and North East Somerset Council (BaNES) has deployed footfall counters in its library to monitor visitor trends. By analysing visitor patterns, the library can align its resources and services with the community's needs, thereby improving the library experience.
MOHAMMED BIN RASHID LIBRARY
Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Dubai has installed the FootfallCam people counter to gain insights into visitor counts and library utilisation across various days. This helps the management in resource planning for an improved library experience.
REAL IDEAS
In collaboration with Real Ideas, a footfall counting solution has been installed at Liskeard Library. This solution focuses on entrance counting to accurately measure the number of people entering the building. It provides decision-makers with an overview of visitor trends on both a weekly and daily basis.
HUIS VAN EEMNES
Bibliotheek Gooi+ has implemented footfall sensors for its branches located within Huis Van Eemnes. By monitoring visitor traffic trends, the system enables decision-makers to dynamically adjust operation hours and staffing levels to better serve the community of Eemnes.
PERBADANAN PERPUSTAKAAN AWAM NEGERI SEMBILAN
Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Negeri Sembilan has installed our people counters in its libraries to gain insights into visitor traffic and usage patterns. This enables library resources optimisation and visitor experience enhancement.
BIBLIOTECA COMUNALE
With the installation of FootfallCam people counting technology at the main entrance of Biblioteca Comunale, the management can optimise the operation hours and staffing levels based on visitor traffic patterns, enabling better operational efficiency and visitor satisfaction.
BIBLIONET DRENTHE
Biblionet Drenthe, the library in Assen, has been equipped with footfall counters. By monitoring and managing the number of visitors in real-time, Biblionet Drenthe ensures that it adheres to safety regulations and creates a safe reading environment for local communities.
BIBLIOTHEEK RIJSSEN-HOLTEN
Bibliotheek Rijssen-Holten has installed footfall counters on its entrance. By understanding footfall traffic trend, the library can make informed decisions to imrpove its operation and service, serving as its commitment to better serve the local community in Rijssen.
UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMÉRICAS BIBLIOTECA
Universidad De Las Américas Biblioteca has integrated FootfallCam system, featuring entrance counting and zone analysis to monitor occupancy levels. This allows management to optimise layout and resources, ensuring access to essential materials and spaces for students.
NEW ATTERIDGEVILLE LIBRARY
New Atteridgeville Library under the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality integrates FootfallCam technology to understand traffic flow and popular sections. This enables more efficient resource allocation, enriching the library experience for the community.
UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (USSH)
The university located in Ho Chi Minh City, USSH, has implemented a people counting solution for its library. By monitoring and understanding the traffic trends, this system assists the library in allocating resources efficiently, ensuring a conducive study environment for students.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (USI)
USI has equipped its David L. Rice Library with a people counter. This enables the library to understand footfall traffic trends, facilitating informed decisions to enhance its operations and services. This initiative underscores the library's commitment to better serving its students and visitors
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