Mandarin Library Automation

What do you like best?

Issuing books is as easy as opening an account and scanning a barcode on that account.

specific data reports at our fingertips

The process of creating barcodes is very easy and the application has a very easy-to-understand user interface.

The software creates custom reports by selecting report type, date range, and details.

It includes Report Tool with over 900 reports and free custom reports

Loan, return, renew, reserve, and booking

I'm able to view patron and item status

It can also display patron and item pictures

Process fines and issue refunds in away that looks like you are using an accounting software

The software also sends e-mail notifications for fines and overdue and this is the best part of communication that I always love Mandarin for

It can conduct full or partial inventory

Print reports or save for later use

Mandarin offers self-service portals for checking in and checking out library materials to allow librarians and their staff to focus on other things. While this is the case, librarians can rest assured that patrons are only able to borrow books within the allowed limit with the item and history status tracking.

What do you dislike?

The user interface is outdated and can be complicated at first.

the software sometimes corrupt barcodes

Recommendations to others considering the product:

perfect for big libraries

What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?

Inventory of books has been made easy with the inventory tool that can produce an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the collection.