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# LibGuru Reviews
**Vendor:** Spring Time Software  
**Category:** [Library Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/library-management-systems)  
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 2
## About LibGuru
LibGuru is a library management software that provides automation for everyday operations with circulation, acquisition, cataloguing, serials and more to help you manage your library.




## LibGuru Reviews
  ### 1. Decent product for small scale libraries

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Sara T. | Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** October 20, 2017

**What do you like best about LibGuru?**

Ability to easily implement bar code scanning and cataloging for small scale library at our small school network. 

**What do you dislike about LibGuru?**

Cost is still significant - especially when you consider the ability to use apps on your iPhone to do similar things. Interface isn't pretty. 

**Recommendations to others considering LibGuru:**

Really fast way to get going with a barcode system for books. Good customer service.

**What problems is LibGuru solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We have a small shared library system and needed a way to monitor student and teacher use through a barcode system.

  ### 2. Become a Guru with LibGuru

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 08, 2017

**What do you like best about LibGuru?**

It takes some of the guesswork out of library functions, so you can just input information and not have to worry.

**What do you dislike about LibGuru?**

I don't have any huge dislikes about this software. It's functional.

**What problems is LibGuru solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I work in an academic library. It helps keep the information management efficent so we don't have to worry about system errors.


## LibGuru Discussions
  - [What is LibGuru used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-libguru-used-for)

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## LibGuru Features
**Additional Functionality**
- Fee Collection
- Self Check-In/Check-Out
- Search/Filter
- User Management
- Alerts/Notifications
- Catalog Management
- Reserve Shelf Management
- Third-Party Integrations
- Acquisition Management
- Circulation Management
- Generative AI
- Customizable Reports
- Resource Management
- Data Storage Management
- AI Copilot
- Public Libraries
- School Libraries
- Customizable Branding
- Digital Asset Management
- Database Support
- Content Library
- OPAC
- Serials Management
- Church Libraries
- Self Service Portal
- Records Management
- Online Catalog
- Barcoding/RFID
- Data Import/Export
- Periodicals Management
- Equipment Tracking
- Private Libraries
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Patron Management
- Barcode Recognition
- Historical Reporting
- Full Text Search
- Activity Dashboard
- Reporting & Statistics
- Inventory Management
- Reservations Management
- Law Libraries

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