Toveri Access Control Device

Open source hardware and software for library access control

Toveri is a fully open source access control device, built by professional library software developers. It uses common open standards, which keeps it easy to use, install and maintain.

In a self-service library the Toveri device waits outside the main door. It reads your library card, asks for your PIN code and requests access from your library system. If the system grants access, the door opens and you may enter. Self-service libraries let patrons use the library outside your opening hours, and Toveri has served them reliably for more than a decade.

Toveri is Finnish design and quality. It is built to withstand extreme weather, from heat to hard frost. We give the device a two-year warranty.

As a free and open source project, Toveri can receive modifications and other contributions from anyone in the world. See our GitHub repository for more detailed information and technical documentation of the underlying technology.

Toveri supports PIN code keypads.

Custom engravings.

Toveri supports multiple casing materials.

First generation Toveri in use at Eno Library.

Choose the material and colour from our partner catalogue, and we will engrave the design of your choice, for example your logo.

Toveri is licensed under CERN OHL and GPLv3. Our clients have the right to modify Toveri software or hardware, as long as the new or modified versions are shared the same way. Once purchased, the device is the property of our client. Note that the device contains components whose patents or copyrights remain with their original manufacturers.