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Description

Welcome to the Evergreen project site, a powerful and scalable software solution designed for libraries that assists patrons in locating library resources while enabling libraries to effectively manage, catalog, and circulate materials, regardless of their size or complexity. The Evergreen Project is dedicated to creating an open-source integrated library system (ILS) that is currently utilized by over 2,000 libraries worldwide. Known as Evergreen, this software provides a public catalog interface for libraries while also streamlining essential back-end functions such as circulation, which includes checkouts and returns, acquiring new materials, and facilitating resource sharing among different library networks. The functionality of Evergreen is built upon a diverse array of technologies, including Perl, C, JavaScript, XML, XPath, XSLT, XMPP, OpenSRF, Apache, mod_perl, and PostgreSQL. For those looking to implement Evergreen, it is advisable to use the latest stable release of a compatible Linux distribution to ensure optimal performance and support. This robust platform not only enhances the user experience for patrons but also significantly improves operational efficiencies for libraries.

Description

The Mindmill Library and document management system provides a sophisticated and refined solution for library management that caters not only to general library needs but also to specialized institutions such as medical, legal, and academic libraries. This versatile platform is ideal for colleges, schools, charities, universities, and various resource centers, enabling them to streamline and oversee their library collections effectively. Featuring capabilities for managing circulation, tracking both the history of borrowed resources and user activity, the system adeptly handles both printed and digital materials. Additionally, it incorporates user-level security and barcode scanning functionality for seamless transactions. Users can conveniently check out items by scanning their cards and the barcodes of the books, while the system generates standardized reports on metrics like book issuance, vendor details, and physical status. Furthermore, it displays user information, including photographs, during the checkout process, thus enhancing the overall experience for both users and staff, while also assisting in efficiently locating books. The system also offers features for reserving books in advance and monitoring new arrivals, making it a comprehensive tool for library management. This multifaceted approach not only simplifies the workflow for libraries but also enriches service delivery to patrons.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

MySQL No 
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure No 
PostgreSQL No 
SQL Server No 

Integrations

MySQL Yes 
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Yes 
PostgreSQL Yes 
SQL Server Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

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

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Evergreen

Country

United States

Website

evergreen-ils.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Mindmill Software

Founded

1993

Website

www.mindmill.com/other-products/library-and-document-management.html

Product Features

Library Management

Acquisition Management Yes 
Barcode Scanning No 
Barcoding / RFID No 
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 No 
Private Libraries Yes 
Public Libraries Yes 
Reserve Shelf Management No 
School Libraries Yes 
Search Yes 
Self Check-in / Check-Out No 
Serials Management Yes 

Product Features

Library Management

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

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