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Handy Library Manager
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Library automation software with OPAC and Unicode
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Handy Library Manager - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives
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Last updated: March 2026
Handy Library Manager overview
What is Handy Library Manager?
Handy Library Manager is a library automation software designed to help small to midsize school, church, community, business or public libraries manage book catalogs, generate reports, check-in/out items, maintain a database of records, and more. Professionals can preview and print ID cards and barcode or spine labels according to requirements.
Handy Library Manager allows users to create an additional textbook, references, magazine, video or CD, or equipment library in multiple languages with Unicode. Librarians can access predefined and ready-to-use reports to gain insights into outstanding items, inventory, loans, and more. Professionals can also import data in the form of Microsoft Excel, TXT, and MARC format to create library catalogs with copies, serials, magazines, and other books.
Librarians can review loaned items, print receipts, define circulation rules and use barcode labels to process check-in/out transactions. Other features of Handy Library Manager include an online public access catalog (OPAC), SQL database management, auto-backup, and statistics.
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Handy Library Manager reviews
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Handy Library Manager alternatives
Handy Library Manager
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345
One-time payment
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Handy Library Manager pricing
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345
One-time payment
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Handy Library Manager FAQs
Q. What level of support does Handy Library Manager offer?
Handy Library Manager offers the following support options:
Chat, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Email/Help Desk
