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The booking system for university libraries with a 3D study space map

Centrally manage learning spaces, group rooms, and services. Set fair rules, reduce no-shows, and ensure transparent utilization during exam periods. Includes SSO, integrations, and accessible use.

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Mit der interaktiven 3D Karte von anny können Arbeitsplätze leicht gebucht und geteilt werden für einfaches Workspace Management
Mit der interaktiven 3D Karte von anny können Arbeitsplätze leicht gebucht und geteilt werden für einfaches Workspace Management
In the morning, warm light streams through the tall windows of a historic reading room. Long wooden tables with numbered reading lamps stretch calmly through the space. Students are engrossed in open books, with pens neatly at the ready. A gentle cough, the rustle of paper, and otherwise only silent concentration.
In the morning, warm light streams through the tall windows of a historic reading room. Long wooden tables with numbered reading lamps stretch calmly through the space. Students are engrossed in open books, with pens neatly at the ready. A gentle cough, the rustle of paper, and otherwise only silent concentration.
In the morning, warm light streams through the tall windows of a historic reading room. Long wooden tables with numbered reading lamps stretch calmly through the space. Students are engrossed in open books, with pens neatly at the ready. A gentle cough, the rustle of paper, and otherwise only silent concentration.
In the morning, warm light streams through the tall windows of a historic reading room. Long wooden tables with numbered reading lamps stretch calmly through the space. Students are engrossed in open books, with pens neatly at the ready. A gentle cough, the rustle of paper, and otherwise only silent concentration.
A bright meeting room with glass walls showcases a small group engaged in an intense discussion. Sketched chapter headings and arrows are displayed on a whiteboard, with colorful markers neatly lined up. Piles of handouts and reference books create a small island on the table. Someone is jotting down key points, while another person smiles approvingly.
A bright meeting room with glass walls showcases a small group engaged in an intense discussion. Sketched chapter headings and arrows are displayed on a whiteboard, with colorful markers neatly lined up. Piles of handouts and reference books create a small island on the table. Someone is jotting down key points, while another person smiles approvingly.
A bright meeting room with glass walls showcases a small group engaged in an intense discussion. Sketched chapter headings and arrows are displayed on a whiteboard, with colorful markers neatly lined up. Piles of handouts and reference books create a small island on the table. Someone is jotting down key points, while another person smiles approvingly.
A bright meeting room with glass walls showcases a small group engaged in an intense discussion. Sketched chapter headings and arrows are displayed on a whiteboard, with colorful markers neatly lined up. Piles of handouts and reference books create a small island on the table. Someone is jotting down key points, while another person smiles approvingly.
Amidst towering shelves, an employee pushes a book cart down the aisle. The hallway is quiet, with dust dancing in the narrow beam of light. A carefully labeled book spine slides into place, and the hand pauses briefly. In the background, a quiet workspace opens up with scattered reading chairs.

From paper systems to a 3D map: Your library manages learning spaces fairly, transparently, and automatically

Without a central system, space allocation, rules, and traceability quickly fall out of sync, especially during exam periods.

Inefficient space and resource management

Manual lists, double bookings, and lack of overview cost time and patience. Peak times remain uncontrollable, available capacities are overlooked, and inquiries accumulate.

No-shows and low commitment

Without check-in windows, quotas, and clear cancellation policies, spaces remain empty even though there is demand. Fairness suffers, and employees constantly need to make adjustments.

Features for Campus Libraries: Rooms, Spaces, Policies

Manage occupancy, accountability, and access with one platform. From 3D maps to SSO, integrations, and GDPR-compliant data management.

Manage seats and spaces on the 3D map

Show live availabilities, visually guide users, and avoid double bookings. Attributes and filters will get everyone to the right learning location faster.

  • Live status, heat map, and attributes

  • Category, location, and property filters

  • Intuitive routing

A bright reading area unfolds with clearly arranged zones, separated by low shelves. Numbered tables stand in quiet rows, and pathways are spaciously designed. A person adjusts a chair and sets out a booklet. The layout appears logical, making orientation intuitive at first glance.
A bright reading area unfolds with clearly arranged zones, separated by low shelves. Numbered tables stand in quiet rows, and pathways are spaciously designed. A person adjusts a chair and sets out a booklet. The layout appears logical, making orientation intuitive at first glance.
A workspace in the reading room is just being occupied: A person pushes the chair closer, lays out note paper, and audibly exhales. Nearby, it's quiet; the next table is empty and tidy. The scene conveys a swift turnover without rush, everything appears orderly and fair.
A workspace in the reading room is just being occupied: A person pushes the chair closer, lays out note paper, and audibly exhales. Nearby, it's quiet; the next table is empty and tidy. The scene conveys a swift turnover without rush, everything appears orderly and fair.

Minimize no-shows with check-in rules

Define check-in and release windows, quotas per user group, and clear cancellation policies. This increases commitment and automatically makes newly available slots usable again.

  • Check-in/Check-out and automatic release

  • Quotas and waiting list

  • Flexible fees and goodwill policies

Centrally manage roles, SSO, and campus policies

Manage access by faculty, status, or community and provide seamless login via Shibboleth, LDAP, or AD. Policies remain transparent, rights clearly defined, and Audit-Ready.

  • SSO for students, staff, and external users

  • Granular roles and communities

  • Memberships and time frame accesses

Behind a half-open glass door lies a quiet carrel area with individually separated work niches. A person enters, glances around briefly to get their bearings in the silent zone, and quietly closes the door. The clear delineation signifies defined access points. The atmosphere is respectful and focused.
Behind a half-open glass door lies a quiet carrel area with individually separated work niches. A person enters, glances around briefly to get their bearings in the silent zone, and quietly closes the door. The clear delineation signifies defined access points. The atmosphere is respectful and focused.
On a large wooden table, neatly arranged forms, checklists, and tabs are laid out. A person carefully reviews entries and places a small checkmark on the paper. In the background, archive boxes are lined up in orderly patterns. The scene appears organized, transparent, and reliable.
On a large wooden table, neatly arranged forms, checklists, and tabs are laid out. A person carefully reviews entries and places a small checkmark on the paper. In the background, archive boxes are lined up in orderly patterns. The scene appears organized, transparent, and reliable.

Seamlessly cover integrations, reporting, and GDPR compliance

Connect LMS, library systems, data warehouse, and IoT through API and exports. Obtain reliable usage statistics and manage retention policies for genuine compliance.

  • API, webhooks, and scheduled exports

  • Dashboards for utilization and no-show rates

  • Automatic anonymization and retention policies

Automate your workflows with integrations and apps

anny integrates seamlessly into your existing tools. Additionally, leverage our open API interface or create workflows on Make.com.

SAML Integration with anny: Securely connect your own identity providers via SAML2.
Shibboleth integration with anny: Secure authentication through your Shibboleth login system.
Salto integration with anny: Automatically transfer access rights for booked spaces to your locking system.
Nuki integration with anny: Automatic access granting for booked rooms through your smart lock.
Tapkey integration with anny: Access permissions are automatically granted for booked rooms.
dormakaba Exivo, Kaba Exos 9300 and Resivo - Integration with anny: Automated access rights for booked rooms directly in the locking system.
KleverKey integration with anny: Automatically create access to booked resources via KleverKey locks.
iLOQ integration with anny: Intelligent access management directly through your digital locking system.
Comydo integration with anny: Automatic access permissions for booked spaces through your locking system.
SAML Integration with anny: Securely connect your own identity providers via SAML2.
Shibboleth integration with anny: Secure authentication through your Shibboleth login system.
Salto integration with anny: Automatically transfer access rights for booked spaces to your locking system.
Nuki integration with anny: Automatic access granting for booked rooms through your smart lock.
Tapkey integration with anny: Access permissions are automatically granted for booked rooms.
dormakaba Exivo, Kaba Exos 9300 and Resivo - Integration with anny: Automated access rights for booked rooms directly in the locking system.
KleverKey integration with anny: Automatically create access to booked resources via KleverKey locks.
iLOQ integration with anny: Intelligent access management directly through your digital locking system.
Comydo integration with anny: Automatic access permissions for booked spaces through your locking system.

Use Cases: Room and Space Management in the University Library

Industry Insights

How Digital Space Booking is Transforming the University Library

Digital space and room reservation brings order to the dynamic use of modern libraries. Students today expect transparent real-time availability, fair distribution of scarce spaces, and mobile accessibility without queues. Libraries, in turn, need reliable data to manage peak times, plan spaces, and justify budgets. Clear rules for cancellation, quotas, and commitment enhance the quality of use and reduce vacancies. Meanwhile, hybrid learning models are gaining importance: group work, quiet carrels, and workshops need to be flexibly combinable. Only through clear roles and access models can different communities be fairly considered. Integrations into campus ecosystems such as LMS, library systems, or calendars create seamless workflows and reduce support efforts. In short, digital booking makes libraries more manageable, fairer, and noticeably more user-friendly.

Simplify your workday today

"Simply the best booking software" (OMR Reviews, Q3/2025) - Try it free for 14 days

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform OMR Reviews für das Q2 2025 in der Kategorie Workplace Management Top Rated
Anny ist im Sommer 2025 Grid Leader auf der Bewertungsplattform G2
Anny ist im Sommer 2025 europaweit High Performer auf der Bewertungsplattform G2
Anny ist im Sommer 2025 in der EMEA Region Regionaler Leader unter den Small Businesses auf der Bewertungsplattform G2
Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform G2 im Sommer 2025 Grid Leader unter den Small Businesses
Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform G2 im Sommer 2025 europaweit High Performer unter den Small Businesses

Simplify your workday today

"Simply the best booking software" (OMR Reviews, Q3/2025) - Try it free for 14 days

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform OMR Reviews für das Q2 2025 in der Kategorie Workplace Management Top Rated
Anny ist im Sommer 2025 Grid Leader auf der Bewertungsplattform G2
Anny ist im Sommer 2025 europaweit High Performer auf der Bewertungsplattform G2
Anny ist im Sommer 2025 in der EMEA Region Regionaler Leader unter den Small Businesses auf der Bewertungsplattform G2
Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform G2 im Sommer 2025 Grid Leader unter den Small Businesses
Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform G2 im Sommer 2025 europaweit High Performer unter den Small Businesses

FAQ's

Everything you need to know

If you have any further questions, contact us.

When is anny the best booking system for our university library?

If you manage spaces, group rooms, and services for diverse user groups, require SSO, and want to reduce no-shows, anny is especially suited for multiple locations, peak load during exam periods, the need for fair-use policies, reporting for committees, as well as integrations like Moodle, Alma, Outlook, or access control.

When is anny the best booking system for our university library?

If you manage spaces, group rooms, and services for diverse user groups, require SSO, and want to reduce no-shows, anny is especially suited for multiple locations, peak load during exam periods, the need for fair-use policies, reporting for committees, as well as integrations like Moodle, Alma, Outlook, or access control.

How do you set up SSO and roles with Shibboleth, LDAP, or AD?

We connect your identity providers via SAML/OIDC and manage attributes for roles and communities. Access policies, quotas, and resource rights are modeled and tested with you. This enables students, employees, and external users to log in seamlessly, while permissions remain auditable and consistent.

How do you set up SSO and roles with Shibboleth, LDAP, or AD?

We connect your identity providers via SAML/OIDC and manage attributes for roles and communities. Access policies, quotas, and resource rights are modeled and tested with you. This enables students, employees, and external users to log in seamlessly, while permissions remain auditable and consistent.

How does anny prevent no-shows and misuse in learning spaces?

You define check-in windows and automatic release when no one appears. Waitlists move up as committed spots, contingents limit bookings per period or user group, and fee rules create commitment. Escalation levels and temporary blocks can be represented fairly and transparently.

How does anny prevent no-shows and misuse in learning spaces?

You define check-in windows and automatic release when no one appears. Waitlists move up as committed spots, contingents limit bookings per period or user group, and fee rules create commitment. Escalation levels and temporary blocks can be represented fairly and transparently.

Is anny GDPR-compliant and accessible for students?

Yes. You control deletion and anonymization periods, capture consents versioned, and utilize European data storage. The interface is clear, high-contrast, and accessible via keyboard. Instructions, texts, and processes are designed for easy navigation, ensuring that as many users as possible can use it effectively.

Is anny GDPR-compliant and accessible for students?

Yes. You control deletion and anonymization periods, capture consents versioned, and utilize European data storage. The interface is clear, high-contrast, and accessible via keyboard. Instructions, texts, and processes are designed for easy navigation, ensuring that as many users as possible can use it effectively.

Why customers love anny

Dominik

cognitio Kommunikation & Planung

With anny, you can easily and seamlessly book your desired desk in the office.

Flo

Particularly helpful are the structured onboarding process and the clear FAQs - this made everything ready to go in no time.

Liron

euronova

anny is simply fantastic! The platform is incredibly user-friendly, and it's a real joy to use.

Stefan H.

The integration into our company after launch was quick and virtually effortless.

Regina

BIG direkt

What I like best is the collaboration and personal support at anny. The implementation went smoothly, and all questions could be resolved quickly.

Erik

Crowe Kleeberg

The implementation in Personio and Teams is perfect!

Bastian

Tyczka

The value for money is convincing: Anny offers a fair pricing structure with extensive features, making the investment absolutely worth it.

Petra

dogado

It is very helpful that the office occupancy is managed by a tool accessible to everyone. Employees from other locations can see if their team is on-site.

Ajay

N3EOS

Easy-to-use interface, simple navigation, and super fast.

Yannic

cityscaper LLC

anny is an exceptionally user-friendly and flexible booking platform that has significantly streamlined our scheduling processes.

Frederik

You can just tell that anny was developed with a genuine understanding of the challenges of hybrid work environments.

Alexander H.

anny's intuitive interface and versatile booking features make it a perfect tool for our booking management.

Why customers love anny

Regina

BIG direkt

What I like best is the collaboration and personal support at anny. The implementation went smoothly, and all questions could be resolved quickly.

Erik

Crowe Kleeberg

The implementation in Personio and Teams is perfect!

Bastian

Tyczka

The value for money is convincing: Anny offers a fair pricing structure with extensive features, making the investment absolutely worth it.

Petra

dogado

It is very helpful that the office occupancy is managed by a tool accessible to everyone. Employees from other locations can see if their team is on-site.

Ajay

N3EOS

Easy-to-use interface, simple navigation, and super fast.

Yannic

cityscaper LLC

anny is an exceptionally user-friendly and flexible booking platform that has significantly streamlined our scheduling processes.

Frederik

You can just tell that anny was developed with a genuine understanding of the challenges of hybrid work environments.

Alexander H.

anny's intuitive interface and versatile booking features make it a perfect tool for our booking management.

Why customers love anny

Regina

BIG direkt

What I like best is the collaboration and personal support at anny. The implementation went smoothly, and all questions could be resolved quickly.

Erik

Crowe Kleeberg

The implementation in Personio and Teams is perfect!

Bastian

Tyczka

The value for money is convincing: Anny offers a fair pricing structure with extensive features, making the investment absolutely worth it.

Petra

dogado

It is very helpful that the office occupancy is managed by a tool accessible to everyone. Employees from other locations can see if their team is on-site.

Ajay

N3EOS

Easy-to-use interface, simple navigation, and super fast.

Yannic

cityscaper LLC

anny is an exceptionally user-friendly and flexible booking platform that has significantly streamlined our scheduling processes.

Frederik

You can just tell that anny was developed with a genuine understanding of the challenges of hybrid work environments.

Alexander H.

anny's intuitive interface and versatile booking features make it a perfect tool for our booking management.

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Empowering the world to share resources

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform OMR Reviews für das Q2 2025 in der Kategorie Workplace Management Top Rated
anny ist Winter 2026 G2 Grid Leader
anny ist Fall 2025 Europa High Performer bei G2
anny US Inc. 2025
App Store Download for Room Management
Download from Google Play for Room Management

Empowering the world to share resources

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform OMR Reviews für das Q2 2025 in der Kategorie Workplace Management Top Rated
anny ist Winter 2026 G2 Grid Leader
anny ist Fall 2025 Europa High Performer bei G2
anny US Inc. 2025
App Store Download for Room Management
Download from Google Play for Room Management

Empowering the world to share resources

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform OMR Reviews für das Q2 2025 in der Kategorie Workplace Management Top Rated
anny ist Winter 2026 G2 Grid Leader
anny ist Fall 2025 Europa High Performer bei G2
anny US Inc. 2025
App Store Download for Room Management
Download from Google Play for Room Management