We’re excited to announce that the Automated Materials Handling System (AMHS) sorting machines are now fully operational at all three of our buildings!
At our annual meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, IHLS members and the board had the opportunity to see one of the machines in action. During the event, we also revealed the winners of our “Name the Machine” contest. Congratulations again to our contest winners, and thank you to all our members who submitted names and for your creativity, support, and continued collaboration as we enhance our delivery services!
Below are the winning names:
Edwardsville AMHS Machine

“SALI” (Sorting All Library Items)
Submitted by Sandy West, Rend Lake College
Champaign AMHS Machine

“Sir Sorts-a-Lot”
Submitted by Karin Wece, Southern Illinois University, and Rachel Rheinecker, Steeleville Area Public Library District
Carbondale AMHS Machine

“Scan-Gogh” (aka Susan Scan-Gogh)
Submitted by the SIUE East St. Louis Learning Resource Center staff