Spydus library management system

A complete solution for library management

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A complete cloud library management system, featuring a modern, user-centric discovery experience, mobile working, analytics, and fully integrated staff modules.

Our goal is to offer cutting-edge, user-centric features that will allow you to provide exceptional service to your library community. Key features include our discovery Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) with reader recommendations, mobile apps, and e-content integration for a single point of discovery.

For library employees, our focus is on providing a suite of backend features to improve operational efficiencies through our web-based applications. Library users enjoy a seamless and convenient experience.

Our flexible software supports strong consortium partnerships while preserving the individuality of local libraries. The cloud makes it easy to automate a range of processes, including inter-library loans, stock rotation and lending.

We heard your priorities when you spoke, and the result is Spydus.

Our library software and services support communities

Spydus is an industry-leading integrated library management system, used by more than 1,500 libraries around the world. Civica has been a trusted partner for many years, working with customers to deliver successful outcomes.

Key modules of Spydus Library Management System

In addition to providing the standard features expected of a traditional library management solution like user services, bibliographic management, purchasing and requests management, Spydus offers the following modern features:

  • Native mobile applications
  • Spydus APIs
  • eVendor integrations
  • Event Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Gamification
  • Book Group Management
  • Digital Asset Management

 

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Why choose Spydus library management:

Manages all resources, libraries, archives, digital content and events from a single database

Flexible consortium options enable customers to make savings on resources and operational costs

Empowers user to self-serve extending service availability, whilst reducing staff workload

A complete cloud optimised solution for library management

Spydus automates a complete range of library functions and is fully customisable to meet the needs of libraries of all types and sizes. Our customers include large consortia, public and government libraries, schools and higher education institutions.

TEiLA Accreditation 2019-2020

We’re proud to support CILIP, the UK’s library and information association. They work to improve services, develop members’ expertise and champion the sector.

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Unique features

Established consortium model

Our customers include the Scottish Consortium of Public Libraries (SCoPL), South East Library Management Systems (SELMS), Local Government Management Agency (LGMA), Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA), Suffolk Shared Partnership in the East (SPINE) and more.

Our approach to consortia is that libraries should have the option to maintain their unique identities yet be part of a wider shared service.

A key feature of Spydus is its ability to connect libraries. It enables them to share all resources across the consortium through members, loans, reservations and transfer of items, or simply a bibliographic database.

This capability enhances the library experience for both users and staff. For users it enables access to increased collections, and for staff, greater opportunities to develop and expand their roles and experience.

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