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Description

Ex Libris Alma stands out as the sole unified library services platform globally, adeptly handling print, electronic, and digital resources through a single interface. This entirely cloud-based solution offers libraries the most economically viable library management option available in the market today. Designed from inception to facilitate the management of diverse resources and specialized materials, Alma effectively supports the realms of teaching, learning, and research. By eliminating unnecessary silos, Alma enhances workflows while accommodating all contemporary metadata standards and open protocols. Seamlessly integrating with academic and financial systems, it acts as a central hub for libraries, ensuring efficient operations. The powerful service framework of Alma enables library staff to dedicate their time to enhancing student experiences and fostering academic scholarship. Furthermore, utilizing the Ex Libris knowledge base and authority records can significantly streamline library processes and improve overall efficiency. By adopting Alma, libraries can optimize their resources and better serve their communities, ultimately advancing their mission in the academic landscape.

Description

Bailey Solutions offers good quality integrated library management systems (ILS) that can be hosted on the cloud or on your servers. A library consultant designed the KnowAll Matrix Library System in consultation with clients. 99% customer retention. Many features compared to other systems, with similar price. Our core system includes: Catalogue: create bibliographic records for print and digital resources AutoCat tool: downloads bibliographic metadata, images, and description for published books. Any media can be catalogued. You can use both standard and custom fields. Copies - keep track of your holdings and how to find them. Control panel: You can rename fields to suit your terminology, and hide, rename and move menu items throughout the system. You can choose how you want your system work. The system comes with default settings for your sector. OPAC allows library users to browse and search the catalog. Reports in all modules - easy to run and export to PDF and other formats. Management of patrons or users: fully compliant with USA and European personal data protection laws (GDPR). Optional additional modules - Circulation with easy to use check-in / checkout screens for users - Acquisitions - Serials

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Adobe Acrobat Reader No 
Microsoft 365 No 
Microsoft Azure No 

Integrations

Adobe Acrobat Reader Yes 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$46 per month
Includes Catalogue, OPAC, user management, set-up, hosting, support, upgrades, 1 admin licence, unlimited web OPAC for library users, 24/7 help centre. Optional: services like data conversion and training. Add other modules as required including Circulation, Acquisitions, Serials and Interlibrary Loans.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ex Libris

Founded

2009

Website

exlibrisgroup.com/products/alma-library-services-platform/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bailey Solutions Limited

Founded

2002

Country

United Kingdom

Website

knowallmatrix-librarysoftware.co.uk

Product Features

Library Management

Acquisition Management No 
Barcode Scanning No 
Barcoding / RFID No 
Catalog Management No 
Church Libraries No 
Circulation Management No 
Fee Collection No 
Inventory Management No 
Law Libraries No 
OPAC No 
Patron Management No 
Periodicals Management No 
Private Libraries No 
Public Libraries No 
Reserve Shelf Management No 
School Libraries No 
Search No 
Self Check-in / Check-Out No 
Serials Management No 

Product Features

Library Management

Acquisition Management Yes 
Barcode Scanning Yes 
Barcoding / RFID Yes 
Catalog Management Yes 
Church Libraries Yes 
Circulation Management Yes 
Fee Collection No 
Inventory Management Yes 
Law Libraries Yes 
OPAC Yes 
Patron Management Yes 
Periodicals Management Yes 
Private Libraries Yes 
Public Libraries Yes 
Reserve Shelf Management Yes 
School Libraries Yes 
Search Yes 
Self Check-in / Check-Out Yes 
Serials Management Yes 

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