Integrated Library Systems (ILS)

An Integrated Library System (ILS) is software that manages all of a library’s operations in one platform. It handles cataloging books and resources, tracking inventory, managing borrower accounts, checking items in and out, and processing reservations or fines. By integrating these functions, an ILS improves efficiency, allowing library staff to easily access and manage collections, while providing users with streamlined services, such as searching catalogs and renewing loans online. Essentially, it’s the digital backbone that keeps a library’s day-to-day activities organized and accessible.