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The BLUEcloud Library Services Platform (LSP) is next-generation library software. BLUEcloud increases your library’s possibilities through enhanced discovery, resource management, flexible web services, and staff components. BLUEcloud tools give you the freedom to do what you do best—meet the unique needs of your community.

The BLUEcloud Library Services Platform (LSP) is next-generation library software. BLUEcloud increases your library’s possibilities through enhanced discovery, resource management, flexible web services, and staff components. BLUEcloud tools give you the freedom to do what you do best—meet the unique needs of your community.

Modern software, in the cloud

The BLUEcloud LSP is a modern multitenant, cloud-based system built to meet your needs. With this software, you can work from any computer with an Internet connection, and you don’t have to plan your LSP upgrades in advance.

Streamlined processes

Finish your work faster with a fresh user interface designed for efficiency and optimized workflow. Drag and drop individual MARC fields in BLUEcloud Cataloging, easily research order options to get the best deal possible with BLUEcloud Acquisitions, and get your patrons checked out quickly with BLUEcloud Circulation.

Configuration for any library system

Whether you run a single site or a multi-type consortium, BLUEcloud adapts to your needs. Set the right permissions with ease through institution hierarchies, and dynamically assign editing privileges across your consortium with custom groupings.

Your library,

everywhere

Help your users engage with the library, wherever they are. With discovery tools for web, mobile, and linked data, BLUEcloud brings your library directly to your community. 

The tools you need

From acquisitions to cataloging and circulation, from mobile discovery to physical and digital items, to analytics showing your community impact, BLUEcloud gives you all the tools you need.

What is

an LSP?

Integrated Library System (ILS)

An ILS consists of functional modules, created to work together, automate, and improve management tasks.

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Library Services Platform (LSP)

Extending the core functionality of an ILS, an LSP is next-generation library software built for age of cloud computing. It gives your library solutions and tools to connect to other services and platforms now, and into the future.

The future is now

BLUEcloud is the next generation system for all Symphony and Horizon customers. Available for use today, features and functionality are constantly being expanded.

Show your value

Combine any data from your LSP to create custom reports, make important decisions, and showcase your library in new ways. From budget meetings to daily operations, you can generate the reports you need for any occasion.

Open and

Extendable

Openness via APIs and web services is at the core of BLUEcloud’s architecture. With developer-level API access, you can modify your solution to function the way you want. With web services, your solutions are able to perform the way your users expect. BLUEcloud is built with our Best-of-Breed approach, enabling you to integrate flexibly with robust third-party integrations.

BLUEcloud

Components

Staff

BLUEcloud Acquisitions

Shop and compare vendors to get the best price for collection development through BLUEcloud Acquisitions.

BLUEcloud Analytics

Get big data without big effort. Show your value with enterprise-class reporting in BLUEcloud Analytics.

BLUEcloud Cataloging

Add power and speed to your cataloging with BLUEcloud Cataloging. Work smarter and faster with a browser-based interface letting you work from anywhere.

BLUEcloud Central

Take control and easily administrate your library or system. Through a single login, set the right permissions for institution hierarchies, and dynamically assign editing privileges across your consortium, saving administrative headaches and boosting productivity.

BLUEcloud Circulation

In a beautiful, intuitive interface, manage your checkins, checkouts, holds, and more from any device with an internet connection.

BLUEcloud Staff

Take your library’s circulation anywhere. Available for web, Android, and iOS, check out items, register users, process holds, and perform inventory without being tethered to your desk.

Discovery

BLUEcloud Course Lists

Strengthen the link between your library and your university’s professors removing busywork from both faculty and library staff.

BLUEcloud Mobile2

Provide patrons with effortless access to your library’s materials, anytime, anywhere with this next-generation mobile discovery application.

Enterprise

From integrations to customizations, SirsiDynix’ premiere discovery platform allows your patrons to easily find and check out any physical or digital item in your catalog. Nearly every part of the platform can be tailored to suit your needs.

Connections

BLUEcloud Commerce

Make it easy for your patrons with credit and debit card payments online, at the circulation desk, or on the go from mobile devices.

BLUEcloud eRM

Powered by CORAL, break down your complex electronic resources into easy-to-manage records. Sort by usage, provider, journal, and more to see what is most helpful to your users and how best to spend your money.

eResource Central

Unite all your library’s digital content including eBooks, eAudio, events, and media all in one place—your online catalog.