For libraries and archives

A translation station near the stacks.

A shared iPad or tablet can help patrons scan or import source pages, translate one page or a small project, review footnotes, listen in Reader Mode, export study text, and optionally submit a text-only contribution for private review.

Recommended patron flow

  1. Start a new temporary project.
  2. Capture pages from the sefer or import a short PDF selection.
  3. Crop, rotate, choose the run configuration, and translate.
  4. Review source links, listen in Reader Mode if useful, and export/share the result.
  5. Clear local work before leaving the station.

Station setup

  • Use a managed, charging-mounted device with reliable Wi-Fi.
  • Keep provider keys and default models managed by staff, not patrons.
  • Post a clear content-rights and privacy notice.
  • Run periodic cleanup, backups, app updates, and Global Library moderation.

Privacy guidance

Patrons should not enter personal provider API keys or leave private projects on a shared device. A future library-station mode should add idle timeout, one-tap local reset, guided export/share, staff-managed settings, and a clear “ready for next patron” state.