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Library Automation Software for Small Libraries

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Simple Little Library System - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: March 2026

Simple Little Library System overview

What is Simple Little Library System?

Simple Little Library System (SLLS) makes library management easy and stress-free, even for those with no formal training. Loved by school librarians, teachers, community volunteers, church groups, and prison libraries, it helps users manage print and digital collections with confidence. The cloud-based system works on any device, so your library is always at your fingertips. With excellent safety measures and full GDPR-compliant data protection, your information stays secure. SLLS offers friendly, UK-based support and free volunteer licences for community and prison libraries, supporting vital local services. A free 30-day trial is available — no credit card needed.

More than just software, SLLS empowers librarians and volunteers by saving valuable time and removing tech barriers. It frees you to focus on what truly matters: nurturing readers, connecting communities, and keeping the joy of libraries alive. Simple, affordable, and built for real people, SLLS is library management made easy.

Starting price

37flat rate /
per month

Simple Little Library System’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

Simple Little Library System pros, cons and reviews insights

To determine these pros and cons insights, we analyzed responses from 

Overall rating

Reviews sentiment

 
 
3-4(8)
5(21)

What do users say about Simple Little Library System?

More functional system, able to export reports, brilliant help guides for new and existing users.

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Who uses Simple Little Library System?

Based on 29 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Midsize Businesses

Enterprises

Top industries

Education Management
Law Practice
Primary/Secondary Education
Religious Institutions
Others

Use cases

Library Automation

Simple Little Library System's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Simple Little Library System users:

Circulation management
Online catalog
Patron management
OPAC
Reserve shelf management
Periodicals management
Serials management

All Simple Little Library System features

Features rating:

Access controls/permissions
Acquisition management
Activity dashboard
Alerts/Notifications
Barcode recognition
Barcode/Ticket scanning
Barcoding/RFID
Catalog management
Church libraries
Circulation management
Content library
Customizable branding
Customizable reports
Database support
Data import/export
Data storage management
Digital asset management
Full text search
Historical reporting
Inventory management
Law libraries
Online catalog
OPAC
Patron management
Periodicals management
Private libraries
Public libraries
Records management
Reporting & statistics
Reservations management
Reserve shelf management
Resource management
School libraries
Search/Filter
Self check-in/check-out
Self service portal
Serials management
Third-Party integrations
User management

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Simple Little Library System pricing

Value for money rating:

Pricing plans

Pricing details:

Free plan
Free trial
Subscription

Best for Reference

37

Per month

Features included:

  • Free 30 day trial
  • Library Catalogue
  • AutoCat for fast cataloguing
  • Share your catalogue - Web OPAC - unlimited
  • Reviews
  • Reports

Mini School Package

42

Per month

Features included:

  • Free 30 Day Trial
  • Library Catalogue
  • AutoCat for fast cataloguing
  • Reviews
  • Reports
  • Loans
  • Supports Accelerated Reader
  • 1 admin user + free helpers
  • 2,000 titles

School Package

62.3

Per month

Features included:

  • Free 30 day trial
  • AutoCat for fast cataloguing
  • Share your catalogue - Web OPAC - unlimited
  • Reviews
  • Reports
  • Loans
  • Supports Accelerated Reader
  • 1 admin user + free helpers
  • Unlimited titles

Best for Sharing

62.3

Per month

Features included:

  • Free 30 Day Trial
  • Library Catalogue
  • AutoCat for fast cataloguing
  • Share your catalogue - Web OPAC - unlimited
  • Reviews
  • Reports
  • Loans and reservations

School Package Plus

78

Per month

Features included:

  • Free 30 day trial
  • Library catalogue
  • AutoCat for fast cataloguing
  • Share your catalogue - Web OPAC - unlimited
  • Reviews
  • Reports
  • Loans
  • Supports Accelerated Reader
  • 1 admin user + free helpers
  • Unlimited titles
  • Hosted Support
  • Wonde integration with your MIS - import pupil data
  • UK based support

Best for Experts

115.3

Per month

Features included:

  • Free 30 Day Trial
  • Library Catalogue
  • AutoCat for fast cataloguing
  • Share your catalogue - Web OPAC - unlimited
  • Reviews
  • Reports
  • Loans and reservations
  • Acquisitions & Finance
  • Serials Management

User opinions about Simple Little Library System price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of Simple Little Library System's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“More functional system, able to export reports, brilliant help guides for new and existing users.”
WS

Wesley S.

Learning Adviser

“We were able to meet our tight timeline, and the final solution was intuitive and easy for our staff to adopt and implement.”
AT

Ana T.

Chief Learning and Quality Officer

Simple Little Library System integrations (1)

Integrations rated by users

We looked at 29 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as Simple Little Library System integrations and how users feel about them.

Integration rating: 4.0 (1)

It connects the system to the school’s Management Information System. All students names in the school register arte connected to th elibrary system.

Website they provide plus waitlists, tour booking to visit the facility, etc.

TZ

Tika Z.

Librarian

1/2

Simple Little Library System support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat
Email/Help Desk
Knowledge Base
FAQs/Forum
Phone Support
24/7 (Live rep)

Training options

Webinars
In Person
Documentation
Live Online
Videos

Simple Little Library System FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of Simple Little Library System?

Simple Little Library System has the following typical customers:
Small Business, Freelancers, Mid-size Business, Large Enterprises

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Q. What level of support does Simple Little Library System offer?

Simple Little Library System offers the following support options:
Chat, Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep)

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