Compare the Top Library Management Systems for Mac as of April 2025

What are Library Management Systems for Mac?

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 for Mac currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    KnowAll Matrix

    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 - Serials
    Starting Price: $46 per month
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    Evergreen ILS

    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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    Readerware

    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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    EBSCO

    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

    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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    LIBERO

    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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    LiBRARYSOFT

    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
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    VERSO

    VERSO

    Auto-Graphics

    The VERSO Integrated Library System is designed for library systems of all sizes and configurations, ranging from small, part-time, one-building libraries to multi-branch city or county systems, to multi-library regional and statewide consortia. VERSO is part of Auto-Graphics’ library management platform, an integrated family of products, enabling libraries to manage, search, and share their resources. Serving over 6,000 library customers, the library management platform delivers proven, standards-based library automation solutions. VERSO is built on a modular structure, allowing libraries to pick and pay for only the services they need to manage their libraries best. Rather than forcing libraries to fit into rigid system requirements, VERSO can be configured to meet every library’s unique needs.
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    WhoFi

    WhoFi

    WhoFi

    Running a library is a lot of work. WhoFi makes it easier by automating tasks that take your time and attention away from patrons. Libraries and other community hubs are more than just the buildings they occupy. They are centers of learning, professional development, safe spaces, remote working spaces, and protectors of community connections. Keeping the WiFi funded and fast is a top goal of modern community centers. Accurate numbers around WiFi usage are needed for board reporting, grant proposals, improving patron experiences, and more. Quantify and qualify WiFi information to improve your community space. Insights such as patron dwell time, session counts, and new vs. return rates are being used in strategic planning, day-to-day decision-making, advocacy communications, and programming enhancements. All of these insights are provided while still respecting and maintaining patron privacy and adhering to all privacy laws.
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    Alexandria

    Alexandria

    COMPanion

    Alexandria by COMPanion is a powerful library automation software that empowers patrons and librarians with its customizable interface and robust set of features. Built to meet the unique needs of every library, Alexandria helps seamlessly manage catalogs and gives patrons the ability to quickly search collections, anytime and from anywhere. Alexandria includes catalog management, hosting options, 24/7 customer support, and more.
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    Genesis G4

    Genesis G4

    Library Resource Management Systems

    Genesis G4 is an “ALL-INCLUSIVE” feature-rich Library Automation system and is considered to be one of the most robust and yet user-friendly tools available for Librarians today. The G4 Library Automation software can handle all aspects of Circulation, Cataloging, Textbook, Inventory, Reporting (simple & customizable), and Borrower Management. In addition, the G4 Library system creates and prints Barcodes for Items, Borrowers and Spine Labels across multiple collections. Because LRMS has always led the way in Library Automation, G4 has many other strong features that are not even offered in similar programs. Designed by Librarians for Librarians, because they know what's needed for their Library. This software is easy to use and navigate. Service is great. Always available for questions. The program does exactly what you need for your library system.
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    Oliver v5

    Oliver v5

    Softlink

    The library management system designed for schools that delivers.
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    CyberTools for Libraries
    Integrated Library System/ILS with ERM electronic resource management and customizable A to Z lists for all your resources. Click between a gorgeous online catalog + A to Z lists. Your patrons will love it! Includes analytics + decision support tools. Customize your online catalog to incorporate online databases, subscriptions, images, and print. Cloud hosting is less expensive: one low fee covers all you need. The CyberTools cloud represents dramatic savings, year after year, in any Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis. Running via the CyberTools cloud is below the cost of ownership. Your database is your property. It is shadowed in real-time to another server, protected and shared only with authorized users. You can always update or copy your own data via system menus. CyberTools hosting servers are protected from unauthorized intrusions by multiple layers of security. CyberTools performs daily backups for you in multiple ways, on multiple servers, in multiple secure locations.
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    Liberty

    Liberty

    Softlink America

    Liberty is a high performance library management software solution that will grow and change with the needs of your organisation. For Library Staff Manage every type of resource – physical, virtual, electronic Report on all aspects of library, research and resource centre management including statistics Dynamically view graphical reports using real time library data with Analytical Reporting Information alerts including real-time reminders Facility to create many customised authority files or taxonomies Equipment and asset resource management For Library Users 24/7 access from anywhere Predictive text searching Clear presentation of results, with easy links to interactive resources Staff and clients can manage their own library profiles – reserve, renew, request, alerts/SDI, review request, alerts/SDI, review and save results Faceted search Deep digital integration with eResources for direct borrow/download within the public Search interface and much more.
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    Book Collector Pro

    Book Collector Pro

    Collectorz.com

    Book Collector is our legacy desktop software. Old-skool software that you install on your own computer, with your data stored locally. Using Book Collector is only recommended for advanced Windows users, who know how to install/update software, manage folder and file permissions, configure firewall/security software, make their own backups, etc.
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