OpenBiblio

What is OpenBiblio?

OpenBiblio is an open-source Integrated Library System designed to address the needs of small and rural libraries worldwide. Leveraging the flexibility of PHP, this platform-independent software can be seamlessly deployed on Windows, Linux, or Mac environments, enabling libraries to manage their media content, user data, and lending processes effortlessly

Highlights

• Platform-independent software: Runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms, providing libraries with the flexibility to choose their preferred operating system
• Comprehensive library management: Combines OPAC, lending functions, media management, staff and user management in a single software package
• Streamlined operations: Designed to facilitate library workflows and simplify basic tasks, particularly for smaller libraries
• Language support: Offers extensive language support, catering to the diverse needs of libraries across the globe
• Web-based accessibility: Utilizes PHP to run on a web server, allowing libraries to make their holdings available through an online platform (WebOPAC)
• Extensive functionality: Handles all core library functions, including user and loan data management, reservations, reminders, inventory cataloging, usage statistics, and overdue item notifications.