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Discover the Simple Little Library System: an easy-to-use, affordable library software solution, perfectly tailored for government departments and agencies. Boasting powerful features with extensive safety measures, certified in the UK and GDPR compliant, our system streamlines your library’s operations while ensuring data security. We are a Crown Commercial Supplier and our government library software is listed on G-Cloud 13 Digital Marketplace. So, acquiring our system is straightforward usually without the need for lengthy and complex tender processes. Start your digital transformation today by elevating your library management sofware with efficiency, security, and simplicity at its core.
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Simple Little Library System is the ideal choice for government departments and agencies, offering perfect suite of features to streamline operations. It allows for quick bibliographic downloads, efficient order tracking, and timely claims for missing serials. Its intuitive design minimises training needs and supports self-service options, saving staff time. Our government library sofware tracks usage for informed decision-making on resource management and makes users aware of all print and electronic resources. Additionally, it aids in budget control and enforces access and licensing constraints, making library management both effective and straightforward.
Our government library software boasts a flexible, tailor-made interface that’s as easy to customise as rearranging bookshelves, allowing you to add your own logo, colours, and personalise the system to make it truly yours.
We understand that every library is one-of-a-kind, and our team is here to support you through the process of crafting a system that’s just right for your unique library.
With the ability to tailor the appearance and functionality to match your institution’s identity, you’ll enjoy a library management solution that not only meets your operational needs but also visually aligns with your organisation.
Designed by a librarian for easy cataloguing – you don’t need to be a trained professional!
This package includes:
AutoCat: Your Wizard of Simplicity downloads information from COPAC libraries, Google Books, Library of Congress, and other sources.
It’s as simple as 1,2,3!
Three Steps to Glory:
With our Web OPAC, your library’s doors are open to users far and wide. They can search and explore your collection, no matter where they are – at home, in the office or out and about!
Features include:
Our GovernmentLibrary Software Packages offer:
No need to worry about record limits here! You can add more capacity when you place the order or later. We don’t count volumes or copies. E.g., a muti-volume series counts as 1 title.
Create a stunning catalogue that your practitioners can explore to their heart’s content.
This package includes:
Add more Admin Licences when you place your order or later if you find you need more. It’s totally flexible!
Each Admin Licence is a user licence for a named library administrator. Each licence allows one library administrator to login. You can purchase more Admin Licences as and when required.
Library administrators can create catalogue records and enter data generally throughout the system according to the Package you have chosen.
In Simple Little Library System the loans module is geared to your loan policies.
With the loans module you can:
We are constantly improving our loans functionality, so this list is not comprehensive.
In Simple Little Library System the finance module is designed to keep track of your purchases of new stock.
With the finance module you can:
Finance records are connected to the catalogue so you don’t have to duplicate title details. And you can throw away your spreadsheets!
Why do you need this when your Accounts Department handle the payment of invoices? Rather than entries that say “books”, you will have full details of items ordered and whether the invoice should be paid.
In Simple Little Library System the serials module is designed for the messy world of serial publications, like encyclopedia, law reports, multi-volume works and journals.
With the serials module you can:
Make sure you are not missing out on vital issues or updates before it’s too late!
Experience the simplicity of One-Click Discovery, where a single query connects you to a wealth of library resources, much like your favourite internet searches.
Make it easy for your users to sign in so they get a better experience, and you get more informative usage statistics! There’s a small set-up fee but after that support for integration is included in your subscription.
Benefits include:
A game-changer for many librarians, offering:
This feature simplifies managing your library, ensuring you have the information needed to serve your community better, all with just a few clicks.
We have helped more than 1,000 libraries on their transformation journey,
So, let’s embark on a library adventure and turn the page to greatness!” 📚✨ Just leave your contact details with us.
We’re on a mission to create software that’s so intuitive, it’s like a walk in the park.
But in case you ever need a guiding hand, all our packages offer a complimentary Help Centre. Inside, you’ll find helpful topics and short videos that demystify the library management.
Learn at your own pace, one step at a time. No need to break the bank on expensive training courses.
All major browsers supported.
No IT required, no worries and no hassle. We promise to keep your data private and secure.
*Requires an internet connected computer, laptop or mobile device
Speak with our specialist to explore your library’s needs, whether you have a clear idea or are seeking guidance. We are here to help.
Penny Bailey, BA, Dip Lib, MCILIP, FRSA
Founder, Chartered Librarian, and Managing Director of Bailey Solutions.
Government libraries vary greatly in their scope, operations, and needs. Some librarians simply need to accurately audit and efficiently organise their collections. Others need to monitor loans, and many are also required to create distribution lists, monitor subscriptions to periodicals and journals, and track finances.
While if it’s a multi-site or enterprise solution you are looking for, we offer our powerful KnowAll Matrix to help you manage library and information resources, whether print or digital across all your offices.
Check out our government library software packages below!
Use this if you don’t need to keep track of loans
Includes Catalogue, OPAC for library users and Loans
Also includes finance, budgeting and serials management
Enterprise solution with high level requirements
Contact us to discuss your government library needs. We promise a swift response, ensuring your queries are addressed promptly.
We’re offering a Free One-Month Trial, with no obligations or credit card requirements, allowing you to experience our service’s value and ease firsthand.
Bailey Solutions Ltd., proudly founded by a woman and boasting 25 years of expertise in library management, specialises in providing library management software specifically designed for smaller and special libraries. This government library software features modern functionalities to ensure easy and intuitive workflows, enhancing the roles of librarians and knowledge managers.
For 25 years, the Simple Little Library System has been competing successfully with major market players due to its affordability, fair pricing, user-friendly interfaces, and, above all, its human and friendly support. The helpdesk, known for its supportive approach, received a BIALL award in 2022, a testament to the commitment to excellent service.
At Bailey Solutions, our heartfelt mission is to nurture literacy and offer unwavering, compassionate support to librarians. We understand the vital role libraries play in business and community, and we’re committed to ensuring their smooth operation and success. We stand with every informational professional, offering a helping hand and a listening ear at every step of their journey.
