+44 (0) 1273 386849We're different!
Our library software is designed by a Chartered Librarian in consultation with clients.
Simple Little Library System is designed for you by Bailey Solutions Limited, founded by Penny Bailey in 1998.
We aim to help you
- Easily manage both print and electronic library resources
- Reduce the time you spend on library administration by at least 25%
- Get out from behind the desk to help your users achieve their goals
- Make it easy for users to help themselves – the online Web OPAC that is as simple to use as a website
Simple Little Library System History
Late 1990s
Penny developed her first library system, PenLib, because she was frustrated by the user experience of the existing library management systems she came across. Most were built for large academic and public libraries so Penny developed PenLib for small libraries.
2016
Launched in 2016, Simple Little Library System is a re-write of PenLib using modern browser based technology. So all the library software packages are fully responsive for mobiles, tablets, laptops and computers.Simple Little Library System retains all the loved features of PenLib and adds new functionality combined with a fresh new intuitive user interface.
Want to try out our intuitive library software?
Our free 30-day library software trial has no obligation and no credit card is required.
Our Vision
Bailey Solutions creates innovative and excellent library software products that library and information professionals enjoy using. We achieve this by listening to our customers and engaging with them. We regard the products as their products with Bailey Solutions as the technical enablers because ultimately our customers use our software to achieve their goals.
Our Mission
Our People
- Are recruited to fit in with our culture.
- Are consulted about the strategy and direction of the company.
- Are empowered to deliver high quality services and products.
- Are enabled to work to high professional standards.
- Are problem solvers
- Like learning and growing.
- Take pride in their work.
- Work in a friendly and pleasant environment without fear of negative repercussions.
- Work in light and airy open plan offices in central Hove that encourage collaboration and consultation.
Our Values
- We offer transparent pricing
- We listen to our clients and understand their mindset by holding regular user group meetings and product consultations.
- We actively seek new features and improvements.
- We don’t charge individual clients for development – we incorporate new features as options in our standard build for the benefit of all our clients.
- We are truthful with our clients at all times.
- We consistently deliver high levels of customer service.
Meet Our Team
Penny Bailey
Managing Director
'Head Chef' Penny is the founder of Bailey Solutions and is a software designer & entrepreneur.
- Chartered Librarian
- Member of the Committee for CLSIG (Commercial, Legal and Scientific Interest Group) of CILIP
- Member of the Institute of Directors and finalist for Director of the Year Award 2008
- Fellow of the RSA
- Former website editor for (British and Irish Association of Law Librarians) BIALL
- Joint winner of the BIALL / Lexis Nexis Butterworths Awards for Excellence for Best use of Technology in a Library Project for the BIALL web site
Shaun Ellenger
Head of Client Services and Sales
'Front of house', Shaun has a wealth of experience in sales and customer services within the digital media world.
For over 20 years Shaun has worked for small business & large corporate companies within the Brighton area. From managing teams and helping businesses grow with sales, marketing strategies & training sales teams with my enthusiasm and cheerful approach to the job in hand.
Favourite YouTube clip: Crazed office man. We have all thought about reacting like this.
Trevor Neil
Systems Analyst
Trevor doesn't want to say how many years he's been working as our Systems Analyst, writing code and scripts to fix your problems.
Let’s just say he’s very experienced and he’s our ‘Mr Fix It’.
Interesting fact: Trevor likes going to gigs and drinking pints
Marc Vincent
Application Support Engineer
Marc is support engineer, so you might be talking to him or emailing him when you contact us for help. Marc also writes the articles for our online help centre and other technical documentation.
In his spare time Marc blogs about dinosaurs.
Claire Reed
Junior .Net Developer.
Clair Reed is a Junior .Net Developer, and you may have the opportunity to interact with her when you reach out to us for assistance. In addition to her development role, Clair brings a diverse set of skills and experiences to the table. Previously, she has worked in holiday letting, event planning, and as a personal assistant, which has enriched her professional background.
Apart from her passion for coding, Clair is a self-proclaimed foodie. She thoroughly enjoys exploring the culinary world, both in her own kitchen and by dining out with friends.
We are fortunate to have Clair as part of our team, as her diverse background and enthusiasm contribute greatly to our collective success
Favourite cake: Carrot cake
Shannon Davis
Client Account Manager
She will you be your main point of contact throughout
your subscription, checking-in regularly and working with you to make sure that you’re
getting the most out of our products.
She also oversees all our Client projects- so whether you’re a new client onboarding or a current
Client looking to upgrade (or anything else), Shannon will be on hand to guide you through it.
- Loves knitting and going for walks with pretty views.
- BA in Management Studies
- Experienced in client relations & project management.
Favourite cake: Sticky Toffee Pudding
Daniel Zemancik
Marketing Manager
With a degree in Digital Marketing, Daniel has a knack for navigating the wild seas of digital marketing and making it look like a leisurely cruise. SEO, SEM, PPC, CPC – whatever alphabet soup the marketing world throws his way, Dan stirs up a storm, turning acronyms into actionable insights.
We’re fortunate to have this caffeine-fueled, meme-loving, data-driven dynamo on our team. With his relentless energy and unique sense of humor, he makes every marketing mission feel like an unforgettable adventure. Truly, there is never a dull day with Dan at the helm of our marketing efforts!
Favourite cake: Anything with custard:)
Explore our packages
Best for Collectors
For individuals- Free 30 day trial
- Library catalogue
- AutoCat for fast cataloguing
- Share your catalogue - Web OPAC
- Loans
- Acquisitions & Finance
- Serials Management
- Hosted Support
Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts who want an online catalogue.
Best for Reference
Reference only libraries- Free 30 day trial
- Library catalogue
- AutoCat for fast cataloguing
- Share your catalogue - Web OPAC
- Loans
- Acquisitions & Finance
- Serials Management
- Hosted Support
Ideal for specialist libraries and information centres who have a reference only collection and who do not lend their library resources.
Best for Sharing
Share your online catalogue- Free 30 day trial
- Library catalogue
- AutoCat for fast cataloguing
- Share your catalogue - Web OPAC
- Loans
- Acquisitions & Finance
- Serials Management
- Hosted Support
Ideal for libraries in schools, clubs, associations, churches and businesses that want to lend and/or share their library resources.
Best for Experts
All the modules- Free 30 day trial
- Library catalogue
- AutoCat for fast cataloguing
- Share your catalogue - Web OPAC
- Loans
- Acquisitions & Finance
- Serials Management
- Hosted Support
Ideal for libraries in legal libraries, small business and professional practices that also need finance and serials management modules.
Super Duper
Plus extra hosting & support- Free 30 day trial
- Library catalogue
- AutoCat for fast cataloguing
- Share your catalogue - Web OPAC
- Loans
- Acquisitions & Finance
- Serials Management
- Hosted Support
