Access Control & Badge Management
Cardea is a comprehensive access control system designed for libraries, archives, and secure facilities. Streamline badge issuance, track building access in real-time, and maintain complete audit trails for your most secure spaces.
Capabilities
Issue, suspend, replace, and track physical access badges with automatic numbering and barcode generation for seamless credential management.
Record badge scans at check-in stations throughout your facility with real-time access logging and duplicate entry prevention.
Design and print professional badges using a visual template editor with support for photos, logos, QR codes, and custom layouts.
Sync user data and clearance status directly with Aeon, ensuring access decisions are always based on current researcher information.
Role-based permissions, multi-factor authentication, and detailed audit logs support security policies and compliance requirements.
Get help when you need it via email, voice, and video chat—with no limits on support requests.
Who Benefits
Process badge requests and check-ins efficiently with an intuitive interface designed for front-desk workflows.
Configure badge types, access levels, and integration settings while monitoring facility access through comprehensive reporting.
Receive professional printed badges quickly and check in seamlessly at reading room entrances.
Leverage Aeon integration to ensure only cleared patrons receive building access, protecting your irreplaceable materials.
Schedule a personalized demonstration and discover how Cardea can streamline access control for your special collections facility.
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