a unified campus experience
Smart lockers on university campuses are not just about providing a secure place for students to store their belongings. They are about creating a cohesive, interconnected experience that simplifies student life in a meaningful way. By integrating the access mechanisms for smart lockers with existing campus systems, students can enjoy the convenience of a single, unified method for various campus interactions. This integration means that the same credentials students use for essential daily activities can seamlessly extend to locker access.
lockers across campus
student unions
libraries
fitness facilities
challenges with current campus lockers
there has to be a better way
- Paper or electronic forms need to be filled out ahead of time, before the use of the locker.
- Prepaid single-use punch cards. Presented and punched when wanting to use the locker for the day.
- Sold out and waitlists of lockers. Unknown utilization of lockers creates inconvenience for students.
Security quickly becomes an issue in traditional lockers with a padlock, mechanical-combination lock, or battery-powered lock. There is no way to easily open all lockers at once if ever needed and no audit trail. Managing locks when dedicated time is expired for use. Cleaning and maintenance is also a pain.
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solutions
a better way
An administrator to pre-assign the locker for the day in the back-end of the system
- With integration of Student IDs, ease of use is easy. Treat the use of short-term lockers just like meal plans and other systems on university campus that use student IDs. Charge for the semester and allow any locker to be used.
- On-the-fly allow for visitors, faculty and/or students to use lockers for a specific timeframe, and easily extend if possible. Release lockers easily each night, week, or semester.
- If security ever became an issue or there was an emergency - release and open all lockers with the push of a button. Clean lockers with an audit trail. Data available to determine usage and potential capacity issues.
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package & parcel for universities
Smart lockers on university campuses bring significant benefits and cost savings in handling packages and parcels for students
By shifting from manual to automated package management, campuses can address the high demands of rising online shopping trends. A typical example shows a campus with around 2,000 students receiving over 80,000 packages annually, which overwhelmed traditional mailroom operations, costing $175,000 annually in labor and administrative expenses.
The introduction of smart locker systems has dramatically improved efficiency, reducing package handling time from around 3 minutes to just 15 seconds per item and allowing staff productivity to double. This automation results in an annual saving of over $70,000 in operational expenses. Additionally, it eliminates the need for double staffing during peak package delivery periods, contributing further to cost reduction.
Students benefit from 24/7 access to their packages without being confined to mailroom hours, significantly enhancing their campus experience. The lockers are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing campus access systems, like mobile credentials or student IDs, and are equipped with future-proof technology that can adapt to new innovations.
the stats
2,000
students living on campus
6,667
packages per month
(3.3 per student)
80,000
packages annually
24/7
access to packages
3 MIN TO 15 SEC
package handling time
$70,000
saved annually
no 2x staffing during peak
staff requirements
enhancing campus experience with custom touchscreen branding for smart lockers
Custom touchscreen branding for smart lockers on university campuses plays a crucial role in streamlining student interactions and reinforcing campus identity. By tailoring the user interface with university colors, logos, and specific instructions, campuses can provide a more intuitive and engaging package retrieval, personal storage or exchange of goods process.
Discover How Wake Forest ZSR Library Revolutionizes Item Exchange and Student Storage with MetraModo Smart Lockers
Interested in seeing a transformative approach to goods exchange and personal storage on campus? Dive into our case study on Wake Forest ZSR Library’s successful integration of MetraModo smart lockers. Learn how they have streamlined the process for equipment and book exchanges, while offering a convenient solution for student storage needs during study hours.
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smart lockers for athletic teams or equipment issuance:
Since 2012, the University of Oregon football team has equipped their locker room with Metra smart locks, showcasing not only the cutting-edge technology and enhanced user experience but also demonstrating remarkable durability and resilience under the rigorous demands of a collegiate football environment. This long-term usage underscores the locks’ ability to withstand intense daily use while maintaining top performance.
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see smart lockers in action: request a live demo today!
Curious about the versatility of smart lockers on your campus? Whether it’s for commuter student convenience, secure storage in law or medical schools, or a myriad of other applications, Metra smart lockers are the solution you’ve been seeking.
Do you have a need for smarter locking?
Interested in learning more about the various ways to apply a smarter locking system to your locker applications? Contact us and we will get in touch with you to learn more about your unique needs.
