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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

    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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    CodeAchi Library Management System

    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-download
    5 Ratings
    Starting Price: $125 (One time)
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    Handy Library Manager
    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

    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 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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    Colibris

    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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    Bibliovation
    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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    M2L

    M2L

    MINISIS (A Soutron Global Company)

    M2L is now part of the MINISIS Cloud-based integrated library system for specialized, reference, public, and national libraries throughout the world. Officially released in 1998, M2L was originally developed with the participation of experts from the library community to meet the needs of small and medium-sized libraries. Through its easy-to-use graphic interface, M2L allows users to enter, import/export, and manage bibliographic data in an organized and easy-to-manipulate fashion. M2L also provides the capability to automatically download data from OCLC™, the Library of Congress, and AMICUS™, and can be set up with the added possibility of developing similar download functionality for other national catalogs and international databases. MINISIS is now part of Soutron Global, search Google for MINISIS Library System to learn more about the very latest features available!
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    Concord Infiniti

    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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    Soutron

    Soutron

    Soutron Global

    We are a world class, cloud-based Library, Archive and Information Management Solutions provider dedicated to Managing Archive and Library Transformation. Partnering with archivists, librarians, collection managers and knowledge management teams at corporations, museums, education and government institutions worldwide, we empower organizations to transform how they organize, preserve, share and access their collections. Our SaaS based software solutions are content agnostic, easily handling library holdings, proprietary knowledge, cultural artifacts and archival assets – print, digital and physical. Highly configurable SaaS solution that allows you to display and share record and content types that perfectly match each and every need within your organisation. Customizable field names, controlled terms / thesaurus management and extensive reporting for you, your department and teams. See our site, soutron.com for details and to request an online demonstration today!
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    VERSO

    VERSO

    Auto-Graphics (A Soutron Global Company)

    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’ (A Soutron Global Company) 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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    Easylib

    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’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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    Eloquent Archives
    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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    Mandarin

    Mandarin

    Mandarin Library Automation

    A flagship product of Mandarin Library Automation, Mandarin M5 is a modern and fully web-based library management system (LMS) that is purpose-built for librarians, User-friendly and customizable, Mandarin M5 enables users to access resources from any workstation, remotely or at the library. The solution helps single libraries, as well as libraries with multiple sites and school districts, cut costs while saving time with its one-point installation, maintenance, and updates. Mandarin M5 provides modules for cataloging, circulation, inventory, and report generation.
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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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    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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    LIBRARIAN

    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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    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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    Innovative

    Innovative

    Innovative Interfaces

    For wherever and however patrons connect with your library, Innovative helps you deliver an intuitive and exciting library experience to patrons, staff, and donors, whether in the library or online. We embrace our differences and look for opportunities to develop solutions that increase access, promote equity and support inclusion, putting community first and helping every library reach its greatest potential. Innovative provides solutions that streamline workflows, reduce tedious tasks, and unlock efficiencies so staff can reinvest time in library programs and community engagement. We help libraries meaningfully and consistently connect with patrons to create involved community advocates and build more modern, impactful experiences. Through our collaborative development process, we offer a full ecosystem of smart, scalable, and adaptive library solutions to maximize your operating budget and drive better outcomes.
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    Aleph

    Aleph

    Ex Libris

    The Aleph® integrated library system provides academic, research, and national libraries with the efficient, user-friendly tools and workflow support they need to meet the increasing requirements of the industry today and in the future. Customizable components are tailored to accommodate the requirements of institutions of all types and sizes, from single-branch libraries to the largest of consortia and national libraries. User-friendly workflows and intuitive graphical interfaces increase staff efficiency and enhance the patron experience. Growth and expansion features enable libraries and consortia to continually re-envision and recreate their unique working environments. The inherent multi-tier client/server structure and conformance with the latest industry standards guarantees that Aleph will meet your needs today and in the future.
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    SirsiDynix Symphony
    SirsiDynix Symphony® is a proven, robust ILS built for now and the next generation in library technology. Used by the public, academics, K-12, special libraries, and consortia worldwide, Symphony is the most widely installed ILS in history. Symphony gives you options and responds to your unique needs. With hosting options, flexible consortia configuration, and APIs and web services for customization, you can tailor Symphony to all of your organization's needs. Robust functionality allows Symphony to help you accomplish anything your library wants to do. Whether it’s circulation, cataloging, or configuration — Symphony’s well-developed modules offer granular rules to let you shape and administrate your ILS the way you want.
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    SydneyEnterprise
    Built from the ground up with LucideaCore technology, SydneyEnterprise gives you more, so you can do more. If you’re ready to move your organization’s KM agenda forward (but feel stymied by your ILS) you’ll find that SydneyEnterprise is the answer. You’ll enjoy traditional ILS functions (e.g. cataloging, lending, serials and acquisitions), advanced ILS functions (e.g. electronic resource management, Active Directory and SharePoint integration, and multi-branch work flow) and knowledge management functions, such as the ability to create and publish non-library knowledge repositories, federated search of 3rd party content and many others. Accelerate all aspects of capturing, organizing and sharing knowledge resources; create the single authoritative source for all organizational knowledge resources; play nicely with others, including SharePoint or even Google, and go mobile to support end users, wherever they are, via whatever device they choose.
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    Destiny Library Manager
    Destiny Library Manager is part of Follett's Destiny Resource Management Solution. Destiny's easy-to-use, browser-based technology provides schools and districts better control of their book inventories. Destiny Library Manager lets K-12 districts offer complete library management services to all schools from a single installation via any supported web browser. The Destiny Resource Management Solution also includes Follett's Destiny Textbook Manager, an easy-to-use system that gives districts and schools total control of their textbook inventory. Used separately or as one integrated system, both applications save schools and districts time and money by eliminating redundant site-based installation and maintenance and offer better control of district resources. Destiny Library Manager was recently awarded the 2004 Award of Excellence from Technology & Learning magazine, which called it an "easy, powerful, and meaningful use of technology."
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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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    SignUp

    SignUp

    Demco

    Promote and manage library programming with SignUp, our easy-to-use event management software. Want to increase attendance at your library’s programs and events? Let everyone in your community know what you have to offer. With SignUp, you can easily promote events for patrons to discover, register for, and attend — without adding to your librarians’ workloads. In addition to seeing information about the events you choose to promote in your physical library or online, people can seek out programs they’re interested in with SignUp’s easy-to-use search and filter functionality.. With convenient online registration, people can quickly and easily sign up and pay for events at any time and from anywhere. It’s especially convenient for registrants using mobile devices. Registrants can quickly add library events to their personal calendars, request reminders, and receive notifications for upcoming events.
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    EOS.Web

    EOS.Web

    EOS International

    EOS.Web Cataloging provides simplified yet powerful functionality to manage a library’s bibliographic, authority, and item records. The EOS.Web Serials module enables you to control receipt of journals, series, and supplements, no matter what their publishing schedule is or location. The EOS.Web Circulation module is a customizable, automated circulation system with provisions for checkout, check-in, renewals, holds, accounting of fines and fees and interlibrary loans. All acquisition information within the EOS.Web system is located in one convenient place, simplifying library management and increasing staff productivity. EOS.Web OPAC is a revolutionary solution that allows corporate, legal, medical, government, academic, digital, and special libraries to customize the capability as well as the look and feel of their OPAC.
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    Library•Solution

    Library•Solution

    The Library Corporation

    The Library Corporation (TLC) is honored to receive a platinum distinction in LibraryWorks’ ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs) for Library•Solution for Schools. The integrated library system (ILS), designed for K-12 school libraries, has been optimized with over 20+ years of partner collaboration for daily workflows and transitions between school years. Library•Solution for Schools provides complete, seamless integration of its full suite of web-based interfaces: circulation, enriched public access catalog & distinct children’s catalog, cataloging with authority control, advanced inventory management, centralized reports management & scheduling, serial metadata, online acquisitions, digital content integration, eCommerce, SIP integration, and more. The MLAs were created to recognize top products and services in the library industry in a truly unbiased format.
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    Oliver v5

    Oliver v5

    Softlink

    The library management system designed for schools that delivers.
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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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