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Foreign as well as Slovak libraries are constantly trying to innovate their services and thus become closer to their users. In this vein, the Public Library of Mikulas Kovac in Banska Bystrica introduced a service which respond to the need for contactless services. The paper is focused on the implementation and operation of a device that allows limitless book reservations and their pickups via bibliomat - the automated box which features an integrated library and information system. As a result of an increase in demands on the library's operation, the services of bibliomat are a prerequisite for effective communication between users and the library, without the necessity of visiting a specific branch during its office hours. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Mikuláš Kováč Public Library has revitalized one of its five branches in the last few months. The project titled New Oasis of Books in the Centre of the Town was financially supported by the founder of the library as well as several external partners. The aim of library's project was to provide optimal spatial conditions and equipment for offering modern library and information services to the public and to transform the branch into a modern facility of the 21st century, which would be more attractive even for new young users (especially those studying at elementary and secondary schools). The author summarizes that overall the implementation of the project has improved the technical, aesthetic and working conditions for the provision of library and information services in the centre of Banská Bystrica. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]