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Online catalogue for Community and Charity Libraries

Affordable and flexible library software that makes it easy to manage your community or charity library
As a community or charity library, are you still paying too much for your library software?
If you’re running a community or charity library, our system is the ideal choice. Your borrowers can search the user-friendly online catalogue from almost anywhere, place reservations, and even self-loan using the dedicated Check-In/Check-Out screen.

Meanwhile, our AutoCat tool will populate the records in your catalogue using just an ISBN,  by downloading data from several reliable online sources. Your latest acquisitions will be online and visible to your borrowers in no time. Our reporting tools will let you track borrowers’ habits and keep on top of auditing your collection.

What’s more, there are no set-up costs and no limitations on the number of library users. It’s a great system that gives you the flexibility to grow.
Simple Little Library System is a responsive library software
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Community and charity libraries have a wide range of requirements. We don't believe that one size fits all.

For example, you might need more licences for volunteers
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You can tell us about your requirements and we’ll find the best deal for you
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Andy Webb

The Station Master's House
(Birkdale Community Hub and Library)

"We picked Bailey Solutions' Simple Little Library System for our Community Hub and Library rather than a much larger rival. SLLS ticked all the requirement boxes we needed in terms of library functionality, is fully cloud based which was an essential and was reasonably priced. What we were not expecting was the excellent post-sale support, plus the willingness and speed with which Bailey were able to respond to requests for changes. This feels like a company that looks after their customers and we would not hesitate to recommend them."

Gail Holbut

Librarian, Taragal Glen Library, NSW Australia

"As a small retirement Village Library, we had some doubts about going digital but we need not have worried. Implementing the system was surprisingly easy despite having 2,500 books to put the unique bar codes on. The technical support has been excellent with no question too simple or difficult and a very quick response. We recommend SLLS for anyone thinking about it the free trial convinced us as it enabled us to see if we were capable of implementing a digital library."

Why you should switch library software and start your free trial today
Tight budget?
We know as a charity that you need to be responsible and accountable about how you spend your money.

You’ll enjoy the fact that Simple Little Library System is a very affordable library system with flexible pricing. You buy only what you need, when you need it.

Keep your Finance Director happy by saving money compared to your current system. That’s more money to spend on other good causes!
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Charity library uses Simple Little Library System to manage their library books
Working at her desk in the library using library software Simple Little Library System to manage her library catalogue
Is your current library system difficult to use?
Simple Little Library System is easy for volunteers or staff to use with low training overheads. It has an automatic cataloguing tool called AutoCat.

You can use AutoCat to download bibliographic details like title, author, edition and publisher for books straight into your catalogue. AutoCat also adds the front book cover image so you can recognise your books more readily.Think of the time you can save!
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Staff and patrons find your current system clunky?
Users will enjoy searching the online catalogue and locating items in your library.

With Simple Little Library System you and your community can simply access your online catalogue from anywhere and search for titles in your own collection. It’s a great way to spread your knowledge and share your catalogue with the wider community.

Or your online catalogue can be reference only for information purposes.
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With Simple Little Library System you only buy what you need for your library software
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Bailey Solutions supplies free help videos and the support team respond quickly to her support requests.

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Still not sure? Hear Kim's experience of her free 30-day library software trial and why she went on to choose Simple Little Library System​

Kim was frustrated with the lack of help she received from her old supplier. Kim tried Simple Little Library System and found she could phone or email support and speak with a named individual who knew what they were talking about. At the end of the trial she decided to go ahead because it was going to save her money, and she felt that Bailey Solutions’ team was keen to help.

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Explore our Library Software Packages

The Simple Little Library System Collectors Package isibrary software ideal for collectors and enthusiasts who want an online catalogue.

Best for Reference

Reference only libraries
£ 36 per month / excl. taxes
  • Free 30 day trial
  • Library catalogue
  • AutoCat for fast cataloguing
  • Share your catalogue - Web OPAC
  • Loans
  • Acquisitions & Finance
  • Serials Management
  • Hosted Support
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Price shown excludes VAT & local taxes

Ideal for specialist libraries and information centres who have a reference only collection and who do not lend their library resources.

The Simple Little Library System Reference Package is ideal 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
£ 60
50
per month / excl. taxes
  • Free 30 day trial
  • Library catalogue
  • AutoCat for fast cataloguing
  • Loans
  • Share your catalogue - Web OPAC
  • Acquisitions & Finance
  • Serials Management
  • Hosted Support
More details
Price shown excludes VAT & local taxes
Popular

Ideal for libraries in schools, clubs, associations, churches and businesses that want to lend and/or share their library resources.

The Simple Little Library System Expert Package is ideal libraries in legal libraries, small business and professional practices that also need finance and serials management modules

Best for Experts

All the modules
£ 112 per month / excl. taxes
  • Free 30 day trial
  • Library catalogue
  • AutoCat for fast cataloguing
  • Loans
  • Share your catalogue - Web OPAC
  • Acquisitions & Finance
  • Serials Management
  • Hosted Support
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Price shown excludes VAT & local taxes

Ideal for libraries in legal libraries, small business and professional practices that also need finance and serials management modules.

The Simple Little Library System Super Duper Package is ideal for larger libraries that need extra capacity and support

Super Duper

Plus extra hosting & support
£ 141 per month / excl. taxes
  • Free 30 day trial
  • Library catalogue
  • AutoCat for fast cataloguing
  • Loans
  • Share your catalogue - Web OPAC
  • Acquisitions & Finance
  • Serials Management
  • Hosted Support
More details
Price shown excludes VAT & local taxes

Ideal for larger libraries that need extra capacity and support.

Data Protection: How We Keep Your Client Information Safe​​

At our company, we take data protection seriously. We understand that protecting our clients’ personal data is of the utmost importance. That’s why we have a number of measures in place to ensure that our software and operational practices provide a secure environment for client information. Read more about how our company is dedicated to protecting our clients’ personal data here.

Need Advanced Software for Your Library?

Bailey Solutions offers KnowAll Matrix, an advanced library and knowledge management software designed specifically for corporate, legal, and higher education libraries.

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