Best Library Management Systems for Windows
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What are Library Management Systems for Windows?
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 Windows 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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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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Bibliosoft
Bibliosoft
Make your library’s major tasks hassle-free. Now keeping records of books, and issues, and receiving books is fun. The barcode facility makes issues and receiving tasks very easy. Bibliosoft (Electronic Library System) is a powerful, flexible, and easy to use Library Management Software in India, capable to automate, manage and look after all the functionality of small to big libraries of colleges, schools, universities, medical libraries, legal libraries, corporate houses, and charitable trust, etc.Starting Price: ₹25000 -
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ResourceMate
Jaywil Software Development
ResourceMate is a library automation solution designed to provide comprehensive cataloguing, searching, and circulating of any type of resource. ResourceMate is suitable for different types of organizations, including libraries, schools, places of worship, retirement communities, correctional facilities, museums, government, medical/nursing libraries, as well as nonprofits and associations.Starting Price: $595.00/one-time -
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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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LIBERO
Insight Informatics
Innovative LSP (Library Services Platform) that is fully accessible via a web browser. Libero's innovative Library Management System features are recognised worldwide for continual incremental improvements and discovery tools - no matter the format. Libero's library management system is popular with librarians and their users. Whether you are a public, academic, corporate or special library, Libero is adaptable. Having worked with thousands of clients around the world, we understand that every library system is unique. Therefore, we have built a library software to meet your needs. Public libraries are community hubs and a place to learn and socialise. With this in mind, Libero offers one of the most popular LSP solutions in this sector. Libero was developed with the help of industry experts and designed to provide a single, fully integrated library services platform for your library needs. -
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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
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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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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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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Surpass
Surpass Software
Surpass is an integrated and full-featured suite of applications that seamlessly automates the day-to-day functions of libraries of all types. Ideal for primary and secondary school districts as well as college, public, corporate, and specialty libraries, Surpass is composed of four core applications: Surpass Select, Surpass SL, Centriva, and Surpass CL. Additionally, Surpass provides a special package for church libraries and its hosting service provides libraries the capability to put their whole system online without the help of IT staff and/or in-house servers.Starting Price: $995.00/one-time -
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SydneyEnterprise
Lucidea
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
Follett
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
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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MODERNLIB
SAKTHI Technologies
Sakthi Technologies is a leading solution provider for all library related problems. We offer a complete package ranging from supply of the most effective, economical, easy to use Library management software “MODERNLIB” to bar-coding of all resources apart from extraction of all types of reports. Library Management Module (Used by Librarian and Assistance). Library Circulation Module (Used by Librarian and Assistance). Student Search and Inquiry Module (Used by student and staff). -
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EPrints
EPrints Services
EPrints has long history in providing institutions with what it needs to publish and promote its research outputs on the Web. Building on the success of the educational content sharing platform EdShare. EPrints can supply a flexible platform to support your staff and students in engaging with open education practices. We have leveraged the EPrints platform to supply a flexible framework to present and preserve the research output from your project. Building on the success of our REF2014 package, EPrints can help institutions meet their REF2020 requirements. The Tweepository package turns EPrints into a powerful social media tool, providing harvesting, archiving and visualisation services for ephemeral social media data. Flexible export formats allow easy integration with network analysis packages such as NodeXL and Gephi. We offer fully managed and supported EPrints based repository services at our commercially run hosting providers. -
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ROVAN LMS
Rovan Software Solutions
ROVAN IMS – Education ERP Software helps you to manage the institution better. It helps to use the resources better and serve the students better. It is easy to learn and easy to use. It is a multi user system. You can use it as an On-Premises Software or a Cloud Based Software. ROVAN IMS is the College ERP Software (college management system) that helps to manage your institution. It helps you to use the resources better and serve the students better. Therefore you can achieve efficient and stress free administration. ROVAN IMS can be deployed as a Cloud Based Software or On-Premises Software. It is easy to learn and easy to use. Further it can be customized according to your requirements. Shows the pending fees instantly. Shows attendance percentage real time. Prepares detailed exam result analysis. Makes the resources in the library easily accessible. Helps in better human resources management.Starting Price: $1000.00/one-time