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What are Library Management Systems?
A library management system is software designed to assist in the organization and maintenance of a library's collections and services. It typically includes features for cataloging, circulation, and patron management. These systems are used by libraries of all sizes, from small school libraries to large public libraries. They can help with tasks such as tracking loaned items, managing fines and fees, and generating reports on library usage. Library management systems aim to streamline processes and provide librarians with efficient tools for managing their resources. Compare and read user reviews of the best Library Management systems currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.
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KnowAll Matrix
Bailey Solutions Limited
Bailey Solutions offers cost-effective Library Management Systems (LMS) that can be hosted in the cloud or on your own servers. Our KnowAll Matrix Library System is designed by a library consultant in consultation with clients. 99% customer retention. Our core system includes: Catalogue: create metadata for print and digital resources. AutoCat tool: downloads bibliographic metadata, images and description for published books. You can catalogue any media. Standard and custom fields. Control panel: rename fields to your own terminology and hide, rename & move menu items across the system. Choose how you want your system to work. System comes with set-up defaults for your sector. Reports - easy to run for analytics. OPAC for library users to browse and search the catalogue. User or patron management: fully compliant with personal data protection USA & European laws Optional modules: - Circulation with self-help check-in / check-out - Acquisitions - SerialsStarting Price: $46 per month -
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CodeAchi Library Management System
Codeachi Technologies Private Limited
CodeAchi Library Management System is globally trusted software for Library Automation. This software is very easy to install to your windows computer and access it to multiple computer using LAN. CodeAchi LMS features training via documentation, live online, and webinars and YouTube videos and this is very easy to use. Add Book, CD, DVD, Student, Staff with your required filed names. Check the mostly used books, history of a student and many more in few seconds. This software is getting used by many school, college, university, church, institutes from all seven subcontinents! If you are looking for alternative software for your library CodeAchi LMS is the software you are looking for. Check the complete video for all fature CodeAchi LMS provides. Download the software from https://www.codeachi.com/products/codeachi-lms-downloadStarting Price: $125 (One time) -
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WMS is a complete cloud-based library management platform that supports your strategic priorities with actionable data and an experience designed with the user in mind. You save time and money with efficient management of physical and electronic resources in one integrated solution. WMS delivers a powerful user experience with a single intuitive interface to search across the full collection and all databases, find items in other libraries, view item availability, place holds, review accounts, renew items, and more. With WorldCat® as the foundation, WMS connects users to unparalleled global resources through OCLC’s powerful network of libraries. WMS group functionality is so much more than shared resources. Without changing interfaces, users can find and request items held in your library or in your group. And circulation is streamlined through shared holds fulfillment and visibility into patron files, all without sacrificing local control of circulation policies and practices.
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Evergreen ILS
Evergreen
This is the project site for Evergreen, highly-scalable software for libraries that helps library patrons find library materials, and helps libraries manage, catalog, and circulate those materials, no matter how large or complex the libraries. The Evergreen Project develops an open-source ILS (integrated library system) used by more than 2,000 libraries around the world. The software, also called Evergreen, is used by libraries to provide their public catalog interface as well as to manage back-of-house operations such as circulation (checkouts and check-ins), acquisition of library materials, and (particularly in the case of Evergreen) sharing resources among groups of libraries. Evergreen depends on the following technologies Perl, C, JavaScript, XML, XPath, XSLT, XMPP, OpenSRF, Apache, mod_perl, and PostgreSQL. The latest stable release of a supported Linux distribution is recommended for an Evergreen installation. -
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Handy Library Manager
PrimaSoft PC
Run your library in seconds. Easy-to-use and straightforward for everyone. Download and try it now! Manage your library items, borrower information, and circulation transactions. You will find all the features necessary to perform all your library management tasks. Handy Library Manager is fully featured, affordably priced library management software for small to medium libraries. A simple user interface helps you quickly catalog your library items, enter your library patrons, process circulation transactions. You don't have to be a computer wizard to learn how to use the software. Casual librarians or volunteers will find this application easy-to-learn.Starting Price: $345 one-time payment -
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iSLIM
Algorhythms Consultants Pvt. Ltd - SLIM Software
Algorhythms Consultants: Leading Provider of Library & Archive Solutions With a track record of over three decades since 1986 and with more than 500 clients Algorhythms Consultants thoroughly understands the unique requirements of library management professionals, knowledge management professionals and archival experts. Our solutions are trusted by professionals across industries including Academic Institutions (Universities, Colleges & Schools), Corporate Libraries (across industries), Sports Clubs, Healthcare and others. We are reputed in the industry for: Prompt Service Cost Effective Solutions Flexible Modular Structure Comprehensive Features -
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Aura Online
Aura Software
Aura Online is an online library application for managing and lending all kinds of media and documentation. Applicable for large and small, physical or digital collections. Whether it is books, magazines, art objects, technological aids for care, equipment, toys or documents; with Aura Online you can make your valuable collection accessible in an attractive way and bring it to the attention of your borrowers. Installation is not necessary. Aura Online runs entirely in the Cloud. Start an internet browser, log in and work immediately in the user-friendly environment of Aura Online: Aura makes media management easy. With the additional borrower app Aura Library, your borrowers always have the collection within reach.Starting Price: $30 per month -
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Tanaza
TANAZA S.p.A
Tanaza is an intuitive and responsive cloud-based management software for IT professionals to manage WiFi networks remotely. At the core of Tanaza's technology, there's TanazaOS, a powerful Linux-based Operating System compatible with multiple brands of access points. Tanaza makes the deployment, configuration and remote monitoring of WiFi access points effortless. Manage the settings of hundreds of APs from a single cloud controller platform. With Tanaza, users can enable SSIDs, configure IP addresses, set radio power and channels, and more from the managed WiFi dashboard.Starting Price: $3.50 per month -
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Colibris
vision*r
Colibris is an integrated library management system in the cloud. It allows you to search through a collection of books, magazines, cd's, documents and other materials. Simply scan the EAN / ISBN barcode and Colibris will find the bibliographic details of over 25 million objects. Registering loans is very user-friendly and uses unique barcodes. A 'selfscan' function is available. We offer an all-in package that includes the software, updates, automated back-ups, scan and print hardware, as well as consultancy, training and support. Contrary to other systems, we have no tiers or limitations when it comes to the number of users, administrators or objects. Colibris is used in over 250 schools, law firms, health and government organizations, museums. We aim to be the most affordable professional system for our target audiences.Starting Price: €350 per year -
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LibraryWorld
LibraryWorld
LibraryWorld is a state-of-the-art, web-based system that offers a full range of applications necessary for a professional library environment. Specifically designed for schools, public, and a variety of special libraries, LibraryWorld enables you to build your collection and start your circulation quickly and effortlessly. Core modules offered by LibraryWorld include Catalog, Circulation, Inventory, Patrons, Serial Tracking, Reports, Online Patron Access Catalog (OPAC) Apps, and Mobile Apps.Starting Price: $495.00/year -
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Concord Infiniti
Concord Infiniti
Infiniti Integrated Library Management System allows you to source, catalogue, capture, remix, showcase, and deliver your school’s resources to your students across any device. This purpose-built for K-12 school solution gives you more time to build meaningful learning experiences and requires less time cataloguing library materials. We work with state education departments, regions, and independent and international school libraries to create personalised and connected learning experiences in Primary, Secondary, and Pre-K-12 schools. -
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All My Books
Bolide Software
The only cataloging software you'll ever need. All My Books helps you archive, organize and track your book collection through an easy-to-use, flexible interface. Whether you're working with printed, audio, e-books — or a combination of all three; All My Books has exactly what you need to catalog your entire collection! Now you can with All My Books! If you've ever imagined how cool it would be to have access to a book cataloging program as powerful as your local library, there's no need to wonder anymore. Take your private collection to the next level through familiar functionality and dozens of fun features. At first glance, archiving your entire collection might seem a bit overwhelming. That's the thing though, it doesn't need to be. With All My Books, all you need to create a new book reference is title, author name, or ISBN number!Starting Price: $39.95 one-time payment -
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Lexwin
LEX Systems
Lexwin allows users to control an inventory of resources in the way a library controls the searching, circulating, inventory, and other functions useful to its patrons and library staff. Because it uses library standard MARC records its records are transferrable to other library systems around the world. The system connects to major libraries around the world by a standard known as Z39.50, which means that most published books and media resources can be found already catalogued in MARC format. Local information can be added and the record saved effortlessly to the local database.Starting Price: $50 per month -
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LibGuru
Spring Time Software
LibGuru® is a Flagship Library Management Software and services by Spring Time Software. LibGuru is being used by more than 150 Libraries and is a simple-easy-to-use software to manage Library Operations. The accessioning is done once the book Enters In the Library Either Through Purchase Or Gift/Donation. Accessioning of Multiple Copies of The Same Book Single Button. The accessioning is done once the book has been entered in the library either through purchase or gifts/donations. Accessioning of multiple copies of the same title with a single button. Keywords, Synonyms, Abstract, Call No. Index etc can be assigned using this module. The catalog for serials/periodicals can be developed using this module. Non-book items have been dealt with separately, the catalogs of which can also be developed using this module.Starting Price: $1000 one-time payment -
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Readerware
Readerware
Lets you feed in a list of ISBNs, UPCs or barcode scans. Readerware then does the rest, automatically searching the web and cataloging your books, music and videos. Readerware can merge information from multiple web sites to build the most complete database possible, with cover art. Automatically and effortlessly. Want to catalog a few items or build your database while you browse the web? Readerware drag and drop support will do just that. Find a new CD by a favorite artist? Drag from your browser and drop on Readerware. It is cataloged! It really is that easy. Unique and innovative library management, inventory and database solutions for collectors, schools, churches, libraries, and other organizations all over the world. Readerware can search the internet and automatically catalog the books, music and videos you own. Just scan the barcode or enter the ISBN/UPC. There is no simpler way of cataloging your library. It eliminates the chore of manual data entry.Starting Price: $89.95/one-time -
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Easylib
Easylib Software
Online Public Access Catalogue (Students can search across books, digital library, journals, reserve, renew, see checkouts, participate in feedback etc.) Physical Library (including all modules of requisition, acquisition, cataloguing, membership, circulation, periodicals, reports, statistics, visitor management etc). Digital Library (manage digital subscriptions, eBooks, institutional repository. Your own publications, access to resources of partner libraries etc). Student Communication (kiosk management, selective dissemination of information, Current Awareness Service, Mass Communication, Surveys etc). Id Card Design and printing, barcode printing directly from the software on A4 size papers, Customized software also available for printing on special printers. Display Dashboards as per guidelines from NAAC, NBA, AICTE, NMC (MCI) and other bodies and your own dashboards like Balanced Scorecards etc.Starting Price: $5000.00/one-time -
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Soutron Legal Library Management
Soutron Ltd
Soutron’s Legal Library Management solution, designed for managing information assets in a law firm. A single database secures all data and transactions in a fast, integrated, customizable solution designed for law libraries of all sizes. Available as local (In-Premise) or fully managed cloud-based solution. Soutron’s Legal Library Automation solution is purposefully designed for managing information assets (physical or digital) in a law firm. A single database instance secures all data and transactions in an integrated, high-performance solution designed for law libraries of all sizes. Fast accurate cataloging of multi-volume sets, journals, articles, precedents, loose-leaf. Flexible set up and control for single office or multiple locations, offices, practice areas, libraries. Financial controls for budgeting with automated Fund Accounting and Cost Control (Multi-Currency). -
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BiblioTECH
BiblioTECH
BiblioTECH is a fully featured Library Management System designed in Victoria, Australia. BiblioTECH was developed in response to Librarians’ requests for 'an affordable Library Management System which is easy to use'. The system's design is based on extensive market research and input from active Librarians. This makes BiblioTECH an exceptionally specialized and adaptable system, ready to suite your library requirement. Modules Patrons Resources Circulation Search Reports -
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EBSCO
EBSCO
EBSCO offers high-quality information resources and technology solutions to help libraries build and manage their collections, meet consumers' information needs, promote lifelong learning and transform lives. It has never been more important for libraries to provide patrons with vetted information from trusted resources. Support the information needs and interests of everyone in your community with digital magazines, e-journals and e-packages. Our collection development and readers’ advisory tools help you select materials and plan programming that engages, informs and inspires. Keep your community's small businesses up-to-date with business news and information and help job seekers find meaningful work with career development resources. Our efficient technology solutions ensure that your library’s valuable materials are easy to find, whether members are in the library or remotely. Unique videos and book summaries help individuals develop skills critical for success in work and life. -
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247lib.com
Applied Network Solutions Limited
247lib.com is a flexible and user friendly library and archive management system, which may be hosted or on-premise. 247lib.com online portals are engaging and offer personalization to include your own branding and functionality, so users get what they want all through one portal. 247lib.com supports international library standards e.g. MARC 21 and Z39.50 as well as archiving standards e.g. ISAD(G) standards, which means you have full interoperability with other systems, and have the capability to manage your library to professional standards. 247lib.com supports libraries of all sizes from systems with small collections through to consortia of libraries with large collections. Based on Microsoft technology, 247lib.com integrates well with Microsoft solutions including Excel and Microsoft Word. Hedgehog for Schools is a subset and simpler library management system, which is designed for users, who have no library training and want to be guided through library management.Starting Price: $900 -
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Apollo
Biblionix
Apollo is a hosted Integrated Library System (ILS) system for public libraries. Created by Bibiolix, a Texas-based family owned company dedicated to providing solutions for public libraries, Apollo ILS enables customers to significantly increase their efficiency by accomplishing more tasks for patrons. Available as a cloud-based solution, Apollo ILS delivers a plethora of features including circulation management, collection management, and integration with third-party products or services. -
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Eloquent Archives
Lucidea
Eloquent Archives enables archivists to build their database of legal and historical material, both physical and digital, and express it online for public viewing, while effectively managing workflow from accessioning to requests. This mobile-friendly, browser-agnostic archives management solution has all the powerful features you expect, plus it allows you to quickly go public with your most interesting collections and offer material about current and future events to attract public interest—making your archives a dynamic resource. Process a backlog of accessions quickly, describe materials meeting professional standards, include all types of digital assets, manage and monitor research requests, track and retrieve from storage, and make the public access window part of your organizational website. -
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Bibliovation
LibLime
One simple to use, powerful search tool that reaches your library’s full universe of physical and digital assets to retrieve relevant search results. The user experience transforms from the frustration of multiple database searches with search rules and different search results lists, to the satisfaction of a single search that combines relevant results from unified indexes, independent databases, library catalogs, and local digital collections. The Bibliovation Library Services Platform (LSP) is a highly flexible, unified software system offered as a SaaS solution. The entire platform is 100% web-based, providing mobile access from all devices. Bibliovation uses relational databases storing all data types, including bibliographic, patron, transaction, acquisitions, and digital objects. By design, Bibliovation is highly customizable to support a variety of different library workflows. -
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LIBERO
Knosys
Libero, by Knosys, is your all-in-one library management system for elevating library success and delivering the best experiences for both members and staff. Developed by librarians in collaboration with industry experts, Libero is the secure cloud-based solution enabling accessibility and seamless interaction across all your devices. -
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PC Card Catalog
Library Concepts
Our original system, PC Card Catalog, is known for its intutive operation. The program contains the most-desirable features for a price that meets even the most limited budget. Easy-to-use editing, import MARC, instant ISBN cataloging, print lists, labels, catalog cards, bar codes, and donation plates. Catalog searches find 'best guess,' even with misspellings. Includes the highly regarded One Day Inventory feature. Manage check-in/out, overdue, fines, reserves, and add patrons on one efficient screen. Context-sensitive Help. Much more. Library Concepts (a Diakon Systems company) has been serving library automation needs for over 35 years. From our earliest DOS catalog card printing program to the latest Windows network and Web solutions, we have provided easy-to-use, powerful software with pricing for limited budgets. Whether your library has a few hundred titles or tens of thousands, a single computer or an advanced network, choose the perfect automation solution.Starting Price: $439 one-time payment -
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Soutron
Soutron
We are a cloud-based Library, Archive and Information Management Solutions provider dedicated to Managing Transformation. Soutron partners with special libraries and information centres worldwide to transition them from analog to digital technologies with innovative, fast, flexible, easy-to-use solutions. See our site for details. -
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OPALS
OPALS
OPALS Open-source Automated Library System is a powerful cooperatively developed, Web-based, open source program. This alternative technology provides Internet access to information databases, library collections and digital archives. Many school, college, research, business, religious and library union catalogs (that provide ILL services) use OPALS. There is no need to install software or purchase expensive computer hardware or software licenses to implement this powerful, turnkey Internet accessible system. The “total cost of ownership” of this standards-based, Web-based, feature rich software is demonstrably and undeniably sustainable. We can host and maintain OPALS on our servers or we can work with your IT colleagues to install and support it at your site. Experienced programmers and technical support staff update and maintain the program, giving this open source initiative a responsive, dependable support framework that is essential for institutions that serve the public. -
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LIBRARIAN
CR2 Technologies
LIBRARIAN® is the complete library management Software India and an automation solution that enables information providers, information managers, resources in charge, resource managers & librarians to manage & disseminate information available in various kinds of resources. Cataloging is based on AACR2 standards. Rules are programmed to give consistent and accurate cards. The cards are available in the standard 5" x 3" size. Users can opt to print on cards or A4 Laser Sheets. The GUI is simplified for quick and easy use of the same by all. Cataloging of Books, CDs, Journals, Magazines, Annual Reports, Project Reports, Presentations, PDF files, and many more is possible. Users can easily add up to 20 different fields of different types for entering data of new and upcoming resources. Z39.50 Import enables Libraries to search and Import records from various Z39.50 Libraries across the globe. -
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Insignia Library System
Insignia Software
Insignia Library System Enterprise is a high-end scalable system that can be installed for a single site or a consortium of libraries. Insignia is the most comprehensive and fully integrated library automation system on the market. It is powerful and easy to use. Users can access any feature in the system in one mouse click. Our software is currently in use by public, K-12, post-secondary, and corporate institutions. -
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LiBRARYSOFT
New Generation Technologies
Over twenty-nine years the users of our software have ranged from Public Libraries to Church Libraries to School, College, University, Special, Legal and Medical Libraries plus Museums and Galleries. LiBRARYSOFT has been installed on most of the US Naval Fleet, Air force bases, Army bases and International US Military Libraries as well as Canadian Military bases. We have developed specialized Correctional Library solutions including special routines created for San Quentin. Some related unique solutions include the development and maintenance of Submarine parts Inventory and Medical Analysis Programs. The use of RAD (rapid application development) tools allows us to quickly prototype and test new features. Our RAD tools allow us to make rapid changes. Run your library on a single machine, a network or even from across the web.Starting Price: $395 one-time payment