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In the dynamic landscape of modern libraries, managing extensive collections and ensuring smooth operational workflows can be a significant challenge. Libraries often contend with cumbersome cataloguing processes, chaotic subscriptions, keeping track of spending in one-dimensional spreadsheets, and controlling access to resources in different silos. Introducing KnowAll Matrix—a comprehensive library management system designed to transform how you handle your library’s resources. We offer automated library information software that simplifies cataloguing, ensures consistent tagging, and provides an intuitive discovery experience for staff and users. With KnowAll Matrix, you can streamline your library operations, reduce administrative burdens, and never miss subscription and contract renewal deadlines. Embrace a modern approach to library management and optimise your library’s potential with ease.
In the dynamic landscape of modern libraries, managing extensive collections and ensuring smooth operational workflows can be a significant challenge. Libraries often contend with cumbersome cataloguing processes, chaotic subscriptions, keeping track of spending in one-dimensional spreadsheets, and controlling access to resources in different silos.
Introducing KnowAll Matrix—a comprehensive library management system designed to transform how you handle your library’s resources. Our platform offers an integrated solution that simplifies cataloguing, ensures consistent tagging, and provides an intuitive discovery experience for staff and users. With KnowAll Matrix, you can streamline your library operations, reduce administrative burdens, and never miss subscription and contract renewal deadlines. Embrace a modern approach to library management and optimise your library’s potential with ease.
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Streamline workflows: Simplify complex cataloguing processes with automated cataloguing and streamlined workflows designed specially for complex hardcopy and electronic resource management.
Consistent data: Create robust tags and metadata using multi-hierarchical taxonomies for precise retrieval.
Intuitive searching and browsing: Search across your firm’s resources without complex Boolean operators or search criteria. Refine the results in easy steps to get to the right resources quickly.
Never miss a renewal: Get alerts for up-and-coming contract and subscription deadlines.
Boost efficiency: Retire complex and error-prone spreadsheets which duplicate work, by keeping track of orders, expenditure and invoices in one system.
Informed decision making: Make evidence-based decisions about library resources by running multi-dimensional expenditure reports and usage statistics.
Control access and lending: Set-up lending and access permissions based on user attributes for smart management of access to print and electronic resources.
Vendor partnership: Listening to your needs is what makes KnowAll Matrix so successful. You want value for money, a continuously evolving solution and a system that does what it promises.
Comprehensive Security for Your Peace of Mind
At Bailey Solutions, safeguarding your data is our top priority. We adhere to strict data protection standards, ensuring that your information is secure at every level. From robust encryption methods to regular security audits, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust you’ve placed in us.
Designed by a librarian for easy cataloguing of print and electronic resources – you don’t need to be a trained professional!
Functionality includes:
Automate your cataloguing with AutoCat, which downloads bibliographic information from JISC Library Hub, Google Books, Library of Congress, specialist booksellers, national bibliographies, and other sources.
Just three steps:
Users will enjoy the experience One-Search Discovery, where a single search connects you to a wealth of library resources, much like your favourite internet searches.
Our library management software starts with:
Add more Library Admin Licences when you place your order or later if you find you need more.
Likewise, add more title capacity in batches of 5,000 records as required.
It’s totally flexible!
With KnowAll Matrix set-up your lending, reservation and fines policies to your requirements from self-loan options to firmly controlled lending by library staff.
With the Lending Package you can:
We are constantly improving our loans functionality, so this list is not comprehensive.
We have introduced Contract Management to help you keep track of contract details, deadlines and renewal dates.
Contract Management includes:
Make sure you are not missing break or termination dates!
Add the Finance Module to your system if you need to keep track of your purchasing and expenditure on library resources.
The Finance Module includes:
Finance records are connected to the catalogue so you don’t have to duplicate title details. With it all in one system you can throw away your spreadsheets because you can still export to Excel or PDF when you need!
Why do you need this when your Accounts Department handle the payment of invoices? Rather than entries that say “books”, you will have full details of items ordered and whether the invoice should be paid.
The Serials Module is designed for the messy world of subscriptions and keeping track of serial publications, like encyclopedia, law reports, multi-volume works and journals.
The Serials Module includes:
Make sure you are not missing out on vital issues or updates before it’s too late!
Make it easy for your users to sign in so they get a better experience, and you get more informative usage statistics! There’s a small set-up fee but after that support for integration is included in your subscription.
Single Sign-On benefits include:
A game-changer for many librarians, offering:
This feature simplifies managing your library, ensuring you have the information needed to serve your community better, all with just a few clicks.
We have helped more than 1,000 libraries on their transformation journey,
So, let’s embark on a library adventure and turn the page to greatness!” 📚✨ Just leave your contact details with us.
We’re on a mission to create software that’s so intuitive, it’s like a walk in the park.
But in case you ever need a guiding hand, all our packages offer a complimentary Help Centre. Inside, you’ll find topics with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions that explain how to use our library management solution.
Learn at your own pace, one step at a time. No need to blow your budget with expensive training courses.
There is nothing to install on your computer or servers – simply use a browser. All major browsers supported. Requires an internet connected computer, laptop or mobile device.
Speak with our specialist to explore the needs of your knowledge centre, whether you have a clear idea or are seeking guidance. We are here to help.
For those concerned about migrating from an old library management system to the KnowAll Matrix, rest assured, we’re here to support you from the very beginning. Whether your data needs conversion or not, our experienced team has successfully guided thousands of libraries across various sectors through the transition process, each with its own unique requirements. We understand the apprehensions about system migration, but with our dedicated support and proven track record, you’ll find the move to our school library software much easier than anticipated. Trust us to make your switch smooth and hassle-free, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of our automated library information software without worry
Let’s start a conversation about your needs today. You can try the powerful and easy-to-use KnowAll Matrix with no obligations, no commitment, and no installation
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At Bailey Solutions Ltd., we revolutionise library, knowledge and informational management for legal, business, government, community and other sectors. Founded by Penny Bailey, our company has 25 years of expertise, beginning with PenLib, a system created to address the high cost and complexity of existing library software. What started as a personal tool quickly became indispensable for other librarians, marking the start of Bailey Solutions. Today, Bailey Solutions is a part of Lucidea family offering affordable solutions for small and medium libraries and knowledge centres.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower information professionals with intuitive, efficient, and affordable software solutions. We support the crucial role of libraries and knowledge centers in education, research, and community development. Our flagship products, the Simple Little Library System (SLLS) and KnowAll Matrix, are designed to meet diverse needs with modern, user-friendly features.
Customer-Oriented Approach
We are deeply committed to our clients, continually integrating their feedback into our software. Our Software-as-a-Service model ensures regular updates based on popular demand. We offer a transparent, fair approach with no hidden costs, no obligation trials, and easy-to-use systems. Our support team is renowned for its responsive and compassionate service, always ready to assist.
In recognition of our exceptional service, Bailey Solutions was honoured with the BIALL award in 2022. This accolade highlights our dedication to providing outstanding support and our commitment to helping librarians achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.
