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Evergreen ILS

evergreen-ils.org
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Open Source Library Software

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Overview

Evergreen ILS is a highly-scalable open source software designed for libraries to help patrons find library materials and assist libraries in managing, cataloging, and circulating those materials. It is freely licensed under GNU GPLv2 or later and maintained by The Evergreen Project, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Features

7 features across 7 categories

Accessibility(1)

Accessibility Improvements

Built-in accessibility features and improvements

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Cataloging(1)

Catalog Management

Helps libraries manage and catalog materials

Also in: Mandarin Library Automation, WorldShare Management Services, The Library Corporation

Circulation(1)

Circulation Management

Helps libraries circulate materials and manage circulation workflows

Also in: Mandarin Library Automation, WorldShare Management Services, Sierra Library Services Platform

Integration(1)

Aspen Integration

Integration capabilities with Aspen discovery platform

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Patron Management(1)

Patron Surveys

Functionality for conducting and managing patron surveys

Also in: Apollo ILS, WorldShare Management Services

Search & Discovery(1)

Material Discovery

Helps library patrons find library materials

Also in: MediaValet, Plooto, Vagaro

User Interface(1)

Angular Circulation Interfaces

Modern Angular-based interfaces for circulation operations

Also in: Zapier, BrightPay, GnuCash

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Evergreen ILS. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Evergreen ILS alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 7 features.

Buy Evergreen ILS

Better Value
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Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Evergreen ILS saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 7 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

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