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Evergreen

Evergreen

Open Source Library Software.
3.9 (25 Reviews)

Evergreen Overview

Evergreen is an open source integrated library system designed to run modern public and academic libraries at scale. It combines a robust PostgreSQL backend, OpenSRF service framework, and web based staff tools to manage catalog, circulation, and patron services. With clearly versioned 3.x releases and full source transparency, it suits consortia and standalone libraries that want control over their infrastructure.

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Key Features 

  • Scalable integrated library system for consortia and single libraries handling millions of records.​
  • Built on OpenSRF service oriented architecture for modular, distributed, and resilient operation.​
  • Uses PostgreSQL, Apache, and mod perl for robust, enterprise grade server performance.​
  • Web based staff client with optional Hatch extension for improved printing and device handling.​
  • Supports circulation, cataloging, reporting, and public catalog access via demonstration and live servers.​
  • Stable 3.16 and 3.15 series releases available with detailed release notes and changelogs.​
  • Long term support focus with recommended Ubuntu 64 bit LTS server deployments.​
  • Open Git repositories and running change log for full code transparency and collaboration.​
  • Community driven development with mailing lists for Evergreen and OpenSRF commit notifications.​
  • Structured install and upgrade documentation for new deployments and version migrations.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Handles large, multi-branch consortia reliably.​

Strong circulation: holds, fines, serials, acquisitions.​

Active community pushes monthly bugfix releases.​

Cons:

Some libraries report buggy holds and receipts.​

Reporting tools powerful but difficult for beginners.​

Software Trial

1-7 Days

Free Version

Yes

Licensing Type

Proprietary

Evergreen Starting Price

1 USD ($)

Vendor Pricing Page

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Evergreen Software Features

Acquisition Management Barcoding/RFID Cataloguing Circulation Management Self Check-in/Check-out Serials Management

Evergreen Specification

Starting Price

1 USD ($)

Price Type

Free

Currency

USD ($)

Subscription

N/A

Deployment Type

  • On Premises

Supported Platforms

  • Web-Based
  • Windows
  • Linux

Technical Support

  • Email

Training Resources

  • Documentation
  • Help Guides
  • In-Person Training

Software Demo & Screenshots

Evergreen Pricing

Pricing yet to be updated!

Evergreen Customers

Clients yet to be updated!

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