Barcodes, scanners and library cards

We can supply all your library barcode labels, barcode scanners and library cards requirements via our online shop. Library barcode labels We can supply pre-printed library barcode labels to start from number one or we can follow on from your existing numbers. Aggressive adhesive Protective coating to avoid smudging Review and order library barcodes here…

Think you can’t afford library software? Think again!

Bailey Solutions offers affordable library software for small libraries. Bailey Solutions created Simple Little Library System to replace PenLib, its successful library system for small libraries. If you need affordable library software that doesn’t cost the earth and doesn’t tie you into lengthy contracts then this is the software for you. A subscription starts from…

KnowAll Matrix: quality library management software

KnowAll Matrix for medium sized libraries Bailey Solutions has developed KnowAll Matrix as the web based library management system of choice for medium sized libraries. KnowAll Matrix offers quality for single to multi-site libraries and information centres. Bailey Solutions offers good value and excellent customer services. We can boast a 99% client retention rate! Manage…

How user friendly is your library software?

All library software vendors will describe their product as “user-friendly”, but how can you determine if a product meets this claim? This article explains how to find out if a product is truly user-friendly. What is usability? “Usability” is a term used to denote the ease and efficiency with which people can employ software in…

Is open-source library software really free?

Open source library software – software for which the source code has been made available for modification and distribution by its creators – is promoted as an inexpensive or even free alternative to purchasing library software licences. But is open source library software really a free or low cost option?

How do I switch library systems?

Switching systems is easy, if you follow this tried and tested process Are you worried about moving to a new library system? That you’ll have to spend hours, re-keying data into your new system? Or that your data will get muddled up? Well, you needn’t worry. We have helped hundreds of clients switch to one…

Library software licences explained

This article explains the different types of licences available for library software. When purchasing library software, the traditional model for software licences has been a licence in perpetuity, in other words the licensee can use the software forever. Unlike a computer or other property, software licences can not usually be transferred to another organisation, i.e….