[Libs-Or] School Library Management System

[Chaney, Erica]

Thanks Jen!   I appreciate it very much.  I will try the other group.

Thanks again for your help!

Erica

On Thu, Sep 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM MAURER Jennifer * SLO via Libs-Or <
libs-or at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:

> Hi Erica,
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> Last school year, someone asked me about the same topic, and this is the
> info I sent them:
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> These are the *library management systems (LMS) / integrated library
> systems (ILS) <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_library_system>*
> I am aware of. This is not a recommendation for or against any of the
> systems.
>
> Pay attention to what the LMS/ILS offers. At a minimum, I think you’d want
> to have a catalog / online public access catalog (OPAC), circulation,
> acquisitions (ordering), and reporting. The ability to use the system to do
> an inventory would be nice. It would be great to be able to access the
> catalog online, outside of the physical library. Also, consider the level
> of support the company offers.
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> ·       *Accessit <https://accessitlibrary.com/>*
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> ·       *Alexandria <https://www.goalexandria.com/k12/>* (popular for
> K-12 schools; higher end of the cost spectrum)
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> ·       *Atriuum <https://www.booksys.com/atriuum/schools>*
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> ·       *Follett Destiny
> <https://follettsoftware.com/library-suite/destiny-library-manager/>*
> (popular for K-12 schools; higher end of the cost spectrum)
>
> ·       *Insignia <https://www.insigniasoftware.com/K12>* (may be on the
> higher end of the cost spectrum)
>
> ·       *MackinVision <https://home.mackin.com/mackinvision/>* (seems to
> be increasingly popular for K-12 schools; may be on the higher end of the
> cost spectrum)
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> ·       *Mandarin <https://www.mlasolutions.com/>*
>
> ·       *OPALS <https://opalsinfo.net/>* (fairly popular for smaller
> schools or when cost is a major factor)
>
> ·       *SirsiDynix Horizon <https://www.sirsidynix.com/horizon/>* (may
> be on the higher end of the cost spectrum)
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> ·       *Surpass <https://surpasssoftware.com/>*
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> ·       *TinyCat <https://www.librarycat.org/>* (fairly popular for
> smaller schools or when cost is a major factor)
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> ·       *TLC <https://tlcdelivers.com/library-solution/>* (may be on the
> higher end of the cost spectrum)
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> Also, if you want the potential to hear from more school library staff
> about their experience with their LMS/IMS, consider posting your query on
> the *listserv <https://www.olaweb.org/oasl-listserv>* for *members
> <https://www.olaweb.org/join-oasl>* of the Oregon Association of School
> Libraries (OASL), if you’re a member. To post, send your message to
> oasl-all at ola.memberclicks.net.
>
> Hope that helps. Let me know if you have questions.
>
> Best,
> Jen
>
>
>
> *Jen Maurer, MLS* (she/her)
> School Library Consultant, State Library of Oregon
> jennifer.maurer at slo.oregon.gov | 971-375-3540 |
> https://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries
>
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> Development Services]
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> *From:* Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On Behalf Of *Chaney,
> Erica via Libs-Or
> *Sent:* Thursday, September 11, 2025 2:29 PM
> *To:* Post to Libs-Or (libs-or at omls.oregon.gov) <libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Subject:* [Libs-Or] School Library Management System
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>
> Hi all,
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>
> I am just starting to put out feelers about changing our Library
> Management System and I am wondering if anyone has any feedback or
> experience.
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> Do any of you have thoughts on School Library Management software?  I am
> happy to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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>
> Thanks
> Erica
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> *Erica Chaney Instructional Media Center Lead*
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> Pronouns (she/her)
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> Corvallis School District 509J
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