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Description
Ex Libris Alma stands out as the sole unified library services platform globally, adeptly handling print, electronic, and digital resources through a single interface. This entirely cloud-based solution offers libraries the most economically viable library management option available in the market today. Designed from inception to facilitate the management of diverse resources and specialized materials, Alma effectively supports the realms of teaching, learning, and research. By eliminating unnecessary silos, Alma enhances workflows while accommodating all contemporary metadata standards and open protocols. Seamlessly integrating with academic and financial systems, it acts as a central hub for libraries, ensuring efficient operations. The powerful service framework of Alma enables library staff to dedicate their time to enhancing student experiences and fostering academic scholarship. Furthermore, utilizing the Ex Libris knowledge base and authority records can significantly streamline library processes and improve overall efficiency. By adopting Alma, libraries can optimize their resources and better serve their communities, ultimately advancing their mission in the academic landscape.
Description
M2L is a fully integrated library management system that has gained recognition among various types of libraries, including specialized, reference, public, and national institutions globally. Since its launch in 1998, this system was crafted with input from library professionals to cater specifically to the requirements of small and medium-sized libraries. Featuring a user-friendly graphical interface compatible with Microsoft Windows™, M2L enables users to efficiently enter, import, export, and organize bibliographic information. Additionally, M2L supports automatic data downloads from sources such as OCLC™, the Library of Congress, and AMICUS™, and it can be configured to facilitate similar download functionalities for other national libraries and international databases. Originally intended for specialized and reference libraries, M2L has evolved to attract considerable interest from public and lending libraries worldwide, marking its expansion beyond initial design parameters. This evolution reflects the system's adaptability and the growing demand for comprehensive library solutions in diverse settings.
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Free Version
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Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Ex Libris
Founded
2009
Website
exlibrisgroup.com/products/alma-library-services-platform/
Vendor Details
Company Name
MINISIS
Founded
1988
Country
United States
Website
www.minisisinc.com/pages/products-m2l.html
Product Features
Library Management
Acquisition Management
Barcode Scanning
Barcoding / RFID
Catalog Management
Church Libraries
Circulation Management
Fee Collection
Inventory Management
Law Libraries
OPAC
Patron Management
Periodicals Management
Private Libraries
Public Libraries
Reserve Shelf Management
School Libraries
Search
Self Check-in / Check-Out
Serials Management
Product Features
Library Management
Acquisition Management
Barcode Scanning
Barcoding / RFID
Catalog Management
Church Libraries
Circulation Management
Fee Collection
Inventory Management
Law Libraries
OPAC
Patron Management
Periodicals Management
Private Libraries
Public Libraries
Reserve Shelf Management
School Libraries
Search
Self Check-in / Check-Out
Serials Management