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Description
LibGuru® serves as a premier Library Management Software and service offered by Spring Time Software, currently utilized by over 150 libraries. It is designed to be user-friendly, facilitating the management of library operations with ease. When a book enters the library—whether through purchase, gift, or donation—accessioning occurs seamlessly. Users can also accession multiple copies of the same title with just one click. This module allows for the assignment of various attributes such as keywords, synonyms, abstracts, and call number indexes. Additionally, it supports the creation of catalogs for serials and periodicals. Furthermore, non-book items are handled distinctly, allowing for their catalogs to be developed within this versatile software module as well. This flexibility ensures that all types of items in a library can be efficiently organized and managed.
Description
PowerBK is a comprehensive library management software tailored for various users, including libraries, educational institutions, associations, professional entities, and individual book collectors. The software facilitates essential functions such as cataloging books, managing contacts and borrowers, overseeing loans and returns, tracking due dates, generating barcode labels, conducting inventory checks, and producing reports, while also allowing data to be imported or exported easily.
Additionally, it streamlines the process of retrieving bibliographic information from online platforms via ISBN, tapping into resources like Google Books, Open Library, and other library catalog services, thereby minimizing the need for extensive manual entry. PowerBK effectively handles Dewey Decimal Classification, supports cover image management, accommodates multiple databases, and is capable of operating in shared network environments.
This software is an excellent fit for small to medium-sized libraries as well as personal collections, making it versatile for a wide range of users. A free demo is readily available, and users can choose between annual or perpetual licensing options, ensuring flexibility to meet different user needs. Furthermore, its user-friendly interface and robust features make it an attractive option for anyone looking to enhance their library management experience.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
LabVIEW
No
MySQL
No
Pricing Details
$1000 one-time payment
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
€12/year
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Spring Time Software
Founded
2002
Country
India
Website
springtimesoftware.net/libguru/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Powerwolf Software Solutions
Founded
2006
Country
Italy
Website
www.powerwolf.it/eng/PowerBK.htm
Product Features
Library Management
Acquisition Management
No
Barcode Scanning
Yes
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
Yes
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
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
No
Periodicals Management
Yes
Private Libraries
Yes
Public Libraries
Yes
Reserve Shelf Management
No
School Libraries
Yes
Search
Yes
Self Check-in / Check-Out
No
Serials Management
No