Accessible and Customized Library Automation Software

Mandarin is a HOSTED, SUPPORTED and ROBUST library automation solution.

• Add, copy, edit, & delete records
• Simple & advanced editors
• Print records or list of records
• Autority Control (optional)
• Textbook Module (optional)
• Equipment database

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• Loan, return, renew, reserve & booking
• View patron & item status
• Display patron & item pictures
• Process fines & refunds
• Send email notifications

• Conduct full or partial inventory
• Create custom reports
• E-mail sent when report is ready with link to PDF of report

INVENTORY & REPORTS

CIRCULATION

CATALOGING

“The system has been a solid
performer over the years, at a price
that is reasonable and manageable
for smaller libraries.”
— Peggy Malcolm,
Southern Ontario Library Services
 

“We are very pleased with
   Mandarin. It has made
 our lives so much easier,
    and the customer service is
 awesome! Thanks Mandarin.”
— Pam Isaacson,
 Burnham Wood Charter Schools
 

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We are happy to provide you with a quote customized to your needs.

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Mandarin can be hosted on state of the art servers, in the cloud.

• Annual subscriptions range between $750 for the smallest libraries to $950 for the largest libraries.  Prices are based on the size of the collection and the number of patrons.
• Mandarin’s highly regarded 24/7 technical support is included in the cost of all subscriptions.
• Hosting can potentially save money since IT needs will be reduced and libraries will avoid hardware/server expenses.
• Mandarin provides all updates and backup.

Mandarin can be licensed for you to run on your own server.

• There is a one-time purchase price of $1250.
• An annual service and update agreement covering technical support as well as periodic software updates costs $780 for a single site, with lower costs per site for systems with multiple sites.

Whether you choose to license the software or enter into a hosting subscription:

• There may be a setup, customization and orientation charge for new systems, at an average cost of $250
• Data conversion services are available from most systems.
• Union catalogs and server customizations are available.
• Hardware, including bar code scanners, is available at competitive prices