Self-service autonomous library map

Autonomous self-service machines are installed throughout Almaty: small and large. Below are instructions for using each type of machine.

Small Autonomous Machines

Machine Photo

Small machine photo

Video Instruction

Instructions

How to get a book:
  1. Hold your library card to the reader
  2. Select the “Borrow” section
  3. Take the required book from the shelf
  4. After receiving the book, press the “OK” button
  5. Press the “Exit” button
How to return a book:
  1. Hold your library card to the reader
  2. Select the “Return” section
  3. Return the book
  4. After returning the book, press the “OK” button
  5. Press the “Exit” button

Important information:

  • A library card can be issued free of charge at library branches in Almaty
  • A book can be returned to any autonomous library station

⚠️ Attention:

  • Do not open doors yourself. Video surveillance is in operation
  • If a book was received at the library, it cannot be returned through the self-service machine

Large Autonomous Machines

Machine Photo

Large machine photo

Video Instruction

Instructions

How to get a book:
  1. Press “My Account”, then hold your library card to the reader
  2. Select a book from the catalog
  3. Click “Add to cart”. You can add several books to the cart or skip this step
  4. Click “Get”. The station will dispense books one by one — wait until all books are dispensed
How to return a book:
  1. Click “Return a book”
  2. Place one book in the center of the opened book return slot
  3. Click “Next”
  4. Click “Confirm”

Important information:

  • A library card can be issued free of charge at library branches in Almaty
  • A book can be returned to any autonomous library station

⚠️ Attention:

  • Return books strictly one at a time. Video surveillance is in operation
  • If a book was received at the library, it cannot be returned through the self-service machine

Location of Autonomous Machines

Technical Support:

+7 (747) 540-36-78,
+7 (747) 618-49-73