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LibraryWorld

Web-based library automation service·libraryworld.com

LibraryWorld is a cloud-based library automation platform that provides cataloging, circulation, patron management, serials tracking, inventory control, and reporting for libraries. It supports MARC record import/export and a Z39.50 connection to the Library of Congress, and offers an Online Patron Access Catalog (OPAC) plus mobile search apps. The service is delivered entirely online, requiring no local software, hardware, or networking setup.

What it's for

Cataloging and managing library collectionsImporting/exporting MARC recordsSearching the Library of Congress via Z39.50Circulation: check in, checkout, renew, hold, reserve itemsSelf-service patron checkout/check-inPatron record managementTracking serials and expected periodical issuesConducting collection inventory and identifying missing itemsGenerating catalog, overdue, and statistical reportsProviding patrons an online search catalog (OPAC)Searching the library collection from mobile devices

Features 19

Attach JPEG or PDF files to catalog records
Book jacket image sharing
Catalog and holding record creation/updating
Circulation: check in, checkout, renew, hold, clear hold, reserve
eBook linking for digital library items
Email receipts to patrons after checkout
Inventory verification and missing items reporting
Kids Catalog interface for young readers
MARC format record import and export
Missing item reports and vendor notification letters
Mobile web search application
Multiple holding/copy records per catalog entry
Native iPhone/iPad app for collection search
Online Patron Access Catalog (OPAC) with customizable UI
Patron record management with optional patron photo
Self-service circulation portal
Serials tracking with automatic next-issue creation
Wide range of reports including spine and pocket labels
Z39.50 connection to the Library of Congress

At a glance

free trial

TypeWeb app

DeploymentCloud

PlatformsWeb, iOS

ForPublic Libraries, School Libraries, Academic Libraries, Medical Libraries, Legal/Law Libraries, Special Libraries

Integrations

Library of Congress (Z39.50)

Pricing

Active Library is billed as $550 per year per library (annual subscription only, no separate monthly rate shown). Trial Library is free for a 30-day testing period. Additional library supplies (barcode readers, barcode labels) are sold separately through the LibraryWorld Market.

Trial LibraryFree

No Management Sharing; No Cover Jacket Sharing. Intended for testing before upgrading to Active status.

Up to 50,000 catalog records per library; 30 day subscription period for testing service

Active Library$45.83/mo · billed annually

Priced at $550 per year per library; billed annually.

Up to 50,000 catalog records per library; annual subscription period