Spark
Cloud-based library management system
Your platform for simplified and secure library management
Administration
Configure roles and permissions to give staff a range of access levels.
How Spark works for you
Easy to use
Simple and intuitive library management software
Built to the latest web, security and accessibility standards, Spark allows professional library staff, team members and volunteers to work easily with the software.
Accessible
Cloud-based and totally mobile
The system is flexible, scalable and highly secure and can be totally mobile, allowing staff to break free from their desks and get to where they are most needed: with the customer or out in the community.
Flexible
Adaptable to different user types
Adapt user permissions to suit professionally qualified staff, managers from third parties, library assistants and volunteers with a blend of skills and experience. Library managers have complete control and can dictate who has access to what.
Risk assessed
Online and offline tools
With an internet connection, you have access to our platform through any device. You’re also covered with offline tools that ensure you can offer your patrons a comprehensive service in the event of internet loss.
Why choose Spark
Circulation
Control and view all aspects of circulation. Manage your relationship between borrowers and stock with a visually intuitive interface.
Acquisitions
Manage and monitor your acquisition spending. Connect to your suppliers through the Axiell EDI hub all from within Axiell Spark.
Catalogue
Choice of cataloguing options and search criteria for managing your library stock.
Cash management
From payment to banking, manage payments online or within the branch.
Management information
Monitor and track performance.
Integrations framework
API layer for integrating with third party data and services.
Watch the full demo video for Spark
Sign up to watch the demo video which walks you through the main features of Spark.
Spark works with
Arena
Online portal for your library through your website, including online payments
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Axiell MI
A suite of elegant reports giving you real-time reporting against your database and presented in an understandable graphical format
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eHub
Integrate digital content into your library offer
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The Library App
Access your library resources directly from a mobile app
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SelfLib
Self-service for libraries
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Arena Library Companion
Web app for in-library touch screens
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Managed service
A range of services which save you time managing your systems
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Axiell APIs
APIs to help you integrate your software
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