LibraryWorld
6.7#4 in school library management softwareFrom $45.83 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
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Mandarin M5
5.3#20 in school library management softwareWebSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | LibraryWorld | Mandarin M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cataloging | The catalog module supports MARC imports and exports, manual entry, online record sources, and a Z39.50 connection to the Library of Congress. | Cataloging supports adding, copying, editing, and deleting records, simple and advanced editors, and optional authority control and textbook modules. |
| Circulation | Circulation supports check-in, checkout, renewals, holds, reservations, barcode scanning, email receipts, and a self-service circulation portal. | Circulation supports loans, returns, renewals, reservations, bookings, fines, refunds, and email notices for fines and overdues. |
| Privacy | The privacy statement says personal information is used to provide library services, is not disclosed to third parties except in specified circumstances, and is protected with physical and electronic measures. | Mandarin says it will not sell student personally identifiable information or use student information from school services for behavioral ad targeting. |
| Product | LibraryWorld describes itself as a web-based library automation service for building collections and circulating materials. | Mandarin M5 is a web-based, customizable library management system for single libraries and large library systems. |
| Support | The support page says active libraries can contact technical support by email and receive telephone support weekdays from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. | Mandarin advertises technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with chat and Spanish-language support available. |
LibraryWorld plans
- Trial LibraryFree
- Active Library$550 a year
Mandarin M5 plans
- Mandarin M5 Web Hosting (ASP) annual subscription—
Pick LibraryWorld if…
LibraryWorld may suit public, school, academic, medical, legal, and special libraries seeking cataloging and circulation tools. Its mobile-friendly web access and iPhone and iPad search app may also help patrons look up materials on mobile devices.
Pick Mandarin M5 if…
It suits single libraries and large systems needing multilingual cataloging, circulation, inventory, and reporting. Libraries can choose hosted deployment or local-network licensing.