MediaLend Library Media Vending Machine

Secure, Self-Service Media Lending—Without the Shelf Space or Staff Time

MediaLend is a high-capacity library media vending machine, designed as a purpose-built self-service library kiosk for lending DVDs, games, and media securely and efficiently.

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MediaLend Library Media Vending Machine by ILS

WHAT IS MEDIALEND?

A Smarter Way to Lend DVDs & Games

MediaLend is a library media vending machine designed as a secure, self-service library kiosk that replaces traditional DVD and game shelving with a compact, automated system.

Instead of empty cases on the shelf and discs stored behind the circulation desk, MediaLend allows patrons to browse, select, and borrow media directly from the machine—no staff retrieval required.

With single machine capacity at 432 discs, MediaLend delivers high-demand media in a footprint about the size of a refrigerator.

ILS MediaLend Library Media Vending Machine in high traffic student area

Save Valuable Floor Space

Equivalent media on traditional shelving can consume 12–15 linear feet of bookshelves.
MediaLend consolidates that space into a compact media vending machine footprint, freeing up room for:

Seating and study areas
Programming and events
Makerspaces
Higher-circulating collections

Libraries gain flexibility without expanding square footage.

MediaLend is an especially great fit for children's and teens areas.

Reduce Staff Handling & Desk Interruptions

In many libraries, media circulation requires multiple staff touchpoints:

Patron selects an empty case
Staff retrieves the disc from the back
Disc is manually checked out

MediaLend eliminates this workflow entirely.

Patrons check out media directly from the vending machine, reducing interruptions at the circulation desk and allowing staff to focus on higher-value services.

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Improve Media Security

Media collections are among the highest-theft items in libraries. MediaLend is built to protect them.

Discs cannot be removed without checkout
The system verifies the disc is present in the case upon return
No loose discs behind the desk
No mismatched or missing cases

Libraries gain peace of mind while patrons enjoy easier access.

How MediaLend Works

Simple for Patrons. Smart for Libraries.

MediaLend combines intuitive patron use with behind-the-scenes automation:

Browse titles on a full-color touchscreen
Search by category, title, author, or genre
View images and item details before borrowing
Select and borrow instantly
Return items securely through the machine

All activity is tracked automatically, and the system confirms disc presence upon return.

See If MediaLend Is Right for Your Library

West Florida Public Library Has a Custom Configurable Outreach Ecosystem. This specific configuration is comprised of an AutoLend on one side and a MediaLend on the other, controlled by a right side monitor only. These machines work together as one to lend over 650 library materials in one small corridor space.

WFPL AutoLend and MediaLend Library Media Vending Machine by ILS

Built for High-Demand Media Collections

MediaLend supports:

DVDs
Blu-ray discs
Video games
Audio discs
Optional digital access and hotspot-enabled content

With a single machine configuration holding 432 media items, MediaLend is ideal for libraries with large or high-circulation media collections. Additional machines can be added to work in tandem or separately to hold double and triple the capacity.