Library Management Systems

Library Management

What is Library Management Systems?

Library Information Systems (also known and Library Services Platform (LSP), or Integrated Library System (ILS) is a management system used to track library inventory, borrowing, orders, fees, and other aspects of library management.​

Common Features

  • Analytics and Reporting
  • Library Database
  • Book Reservations
  • Library Management
  • Digital Library
  • Library Circulation
  • Barcode Support
  • Search Engine
  • Resource Management
  • Library Catalog
  • Content Management

Top Library Management Systems

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Top Library Management Systems 2024

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Composite Score
6.7 /10
CX Score
6.9 /10

More K-12 schools and districts use Follett Destiny® Library Manager for managing their library resources than any other platform. There’s a reason why: our solution not only allows librarians and administrators to keep thorough, real-time track of a library’s inventory and media assets, but also gives students a fun means of discovery and reading.

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Pros

  • Saves Time
  • Acts with Integrity
  • Fair
  • Reliable

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Composite Score
8.5 /10
CX Score
8.6 /10

Library software that is straightforward and easy to use, unlike other software. With digital cataloguing, it’s simple to add new books and keep track of their circulation. Search for books by title, author, topic, shelve, and a variety of other criteria.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
Composite Score
7.2 /10
CX Score
7.2 /10

Our web platform helps Libraries share knowledge, analyze services, and connect with users

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Efficient Service
  • Fair
Access-it Software

Access-it Library

Composite Score
7.2 /10
CX Score
6.8 /10

Access-it Library provies one solution to manage library books, eBooks, online digital content, electronic documents, websites, teaching resources, inventory, video, audio, archives and more.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Effective Service
  • Inspires Innovation

Cons

  • Less Productive
  • Leverages Incumbent Status
LibraryWorld

LibraryWorld

Composite Score
6.7 /10
CX Score
6.8 /10

LibraryWorld provides a full range of library modules including catalog, circulation, inventory, serials control, and OPAC.

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Pros

  • Fair
  • Transparent
  • Helps Innovate
  • Respectful
Badge Winner
Clarivate Analytics LLC

Sierra ILS

Composite Score
6.7 /10
CX Score
6.9 /10

From integrating separate workflows into one, to seamless integrations, Sierra is a leading LSP that frees you up to do what matters. View the roadmap for planned product updates.

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Pros

  • Reliable
  • Appreciates Incumbent Status
  • Unique Features
  • Includes Product Enhancements
Badge Winner
The Library Corporation

Library.Solution

Composite Score
6.5 /10
CX Score
6.5 /10

An Integrated Library System (ILS) simplifies daily library operations by merging vital functions such as cataloging, circulation, magazine and newspaper tracking, online tools for borrowers, and much more into a comprehensive, easy-to-use software package. The Library Corporation offers ILS solutions and product add-ons for public, school, academic, and special libraries of any size, ranging from one location to dozens.

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Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Unique Features
  • Generous Negotitation
  • Caring

By sharing data and work across many member libraries, WorldShare Management Services (WMS) offer libraries cost savings, workflow efficiencies and the ability to deliver new value to users.

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Pros

  • Appreciates Incumbent Status
  • Fair
  • Includes Product Enhancements
  • Enables Productivity

Cons

  • Vendor's Interest First
  • Inhibits Innovation
  • Under Delivered
LibLime

LibLime

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LibLime, a division of PTFS, is the global leader in providing support for open development Library Service Platforms (LSP). Rather than sell software licenses for static, hard-to-customize software products, LibLime educates libraries about the benefits of open development, enabling them to make choices about how best to provide their communities and staff with better technology services.

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Koha

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Koha is a fully featured, scalable library management system. Development is sponsored by libraries of varying types and sizes, volunteers, and support companies worldwide.