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# Mandarin Library Automation Reviews
**Vendor:** Mandarin Library Automation  
**Category:** [Library Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/library-management-systems)  
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 4
## About Mandarin Library Automation
MLA delivers intuitive, easy-to-use & functionally sophisticated automated library solutions to libraries, schools, museums, throughout the world.




## Mandarin Library Automation Reviews
  ### 1. Using Mandarin. A much needed product upgrade.

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Libraries | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** May 09, 2018

**What do you like best about Mandarin Library Automation?**

Running reports is very easy when using Mandarin. Unlike our previous software running reports can be done with a few clicks. I also like how patrons can log into the site and use self check out.

**What do you dislike about Mandarin Library Automation?**

I dislike that all items are not automatically uploaded with a matching picture. For the ones that do not, you must google them and upload to specific items.

**Recommendations to others considering Mandarin Library Automation:**

You should give Mandarin a try if you want an update to date product. 

**What problems is Mandarin Library Automation solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Mandarin makes business run smoothly with up to date information. It also offers groups that you can put different people into.


## Mandarin Library Automation Discussions
  - [What is M5 library?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-m5-library)
  - [What is meant by library automation software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-meant-by-library-automation-software)
  - [What is Mandarin software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mandarin-software)

- [View Mandarin Library Automation pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/mandarin-library-automation/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=4&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-14+06%3A05%3A22+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=f06c1ffe-4341-4908-a9af-a08eae0da76c&secure%5Btoken%5D=4c55943977b22053db2d0d07862a84e61e820e39a870353751cbaf48dabb4eac&format=llm_user)

## Mandarin Library Automation 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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