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What are Library Management Systems for Cloud?
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 Cloud 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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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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Libib
Libib
Our library management service caters to both home and small organizational libraries. Our online software lets you create multiple libraries, catalog books, movies, music, and video games, lets you create tags, leave notes, import/export, and much more. We offer two different subscription options to best fit your needs. Libib is the best system for cataloging your media available online. Now which version is the best for you? Whether you have 50 items or 5,000 items, your library is precious. With libib, managing your private library of books, movies, music & video games is a snap. Scan, search, enter an ISBN/UPC, or import items in bulk from a CSV file and libib automatically retrieves that item's cover art and all pertinent information. Post, discuss, and follow your friends and discover with libib! Create up to 100 different libraries!Interested in more power? We have the perfect solution. -
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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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Apollo ILS
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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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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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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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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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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Auto Librarian
MC2 Systems
The Auto Librarian Cloud's new search capabilities enables all categories (Title, Callnumber, Author, and Subject) to be searched simultaneously with lightning speed. Large search results can be instantly paged into manageable sizes from 25 to 50 records at a time and almost instantly further refined with every keystroke. As you type the Results Grid is continuously updating. Actions available: Check out status of the Material and View link which automatically connects to Google Books for a wealth of additional information about the material. The Patron Access is a way to extend your Catalog presence in the library or into classrooms by logging in with any internet connected computer. Borrowers can check their Circulation Summaries: checkouts, fines and checkout history. A pin# is required. Quick link that displays the ten most recent Materials added to the collection giving a User a quick glance to know whats new in library.Starting Price: $420 per year -
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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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TinyCat
LibraryThing
TinyCat is a simple, fast, and clean way to manage your small library. Book recommendations and faceted results not seen in comparable library management systems. Your catalog can be enhanced with Dewey Decimal Classification™ numbers, series, genres, professional and reader reviews, and more. Circulation, patrons, and accounts. Import and export MARC records. Make your library catalog shine with full series coverage, awards, published reviews, and over two million reader reviews. Holds, renewals, overdue, reminder emails, circulation exports, and automated reports. Optional patron accounts, with patron sign-in and borrowing history. Includes an even simpler circulation system for high-trust environments, like classroom libraries.Starting Price: $3 per month -
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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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Evolve Library
Infovision Software
Evolve Library Management System (LMS) is a state-of-the-art, fully integrated, and scalable application designed for use in public, academic, school, and special libraries of all sizes. Built on a flexible framework, Evolve Library provides a high level of configuration and control that enables users to customize the software to fit their unique library environment. Available as a cloud computing solution or an in-house application, Evolve Library Management System (LMS) makes it easier for you to manage your entire library collection and circulation while saving you time and money. Evolve Library offers a wide range of modules, such as General, Acquisitions, Authorities, Catalog, Circulation, Web OPAC (Patron Access), Periodicals, and Reporting. -
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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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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
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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Schookee
Virgosys Software
A user-friendly multilingual web application which completely deals with school management solution that caters to the needs of both small and midsize organizations as well as large enterprises. This school management software helps organizations manage classes, after school programs, events and camps, along with offering online registration. SCHOOKEE helps the organization to links the five important entities of school management software namely Staffs, Students, Library and Parents and increases the relationship between them. Along with this, it provides the complete Library management which is linked with the students, staffs.Starting Price: $15 per user per month -
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Atriuum
Book Systems
Atriuum provides your library staff and patrons with unlimited access from any computer or workstation, including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. Designed for both librarians and patrons, Librista provides easy and engaging ways to stay connected to your library and manage individual accounts. This free mobile app is compatible with supported iOS® and Android™ devices. Unlike other ILS vendors, Atriuum includes and supports SIP2, NCIP, and Z39.50 protocols and other industry standards at no additional cost. At Book Systems, we use the latest cloud-based technology to reduce your costs and free up resources. When you factor in the price of purchasing a new server, hiring IT personnel, and the work associated with storing and backing up your data, you’ll immediately see the benefits of using our hosting options. As an Application Service Provider (ASP), we deliver powerful and flexible technology that is entirely results oriented. Along with expedited maintenance. -
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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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Access-It Library
Access-It Software
We’ve designed Accessit Library as an essential part of the entire school’s operation. Not only will you love using it, but your students and teachers will too. Accessit Library management system gives you so much automation for your day-to-day tasks. Beneath its attractive interface, this library software puts you in control of more innovative functionality than ever before. Accessit is so intuitive, you’ll soon be a power-user. Plus, you can become certified with our online video tutorials and eLearning courses. The library should be at the heart of your school. Accessit turns your library into a central hub that connects and integrates all your school’s existing systems. Teachers and students can check all local and online content with a single search. Results can also be pulled from other sites such as public libraries, websites and online databases. -
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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.