Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own SirsiDynix

Replace SirsiDynix with a custom build. We believe in the power of libraries

Weekend Project
15 features3 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 15 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 15 features

Cloud Platform(3 features)

BLUEcloud

Cloud-based platform compatible with any SirsiDynix ILS

BLUEcloud CampusPremium

BLUEcloud solution tailored for academic and campus libraries

BLUEcloud EnterprisePremium

Enterprise-level BLUEcloud solution

Library System(2 features)

Symphony

Library ILS (Integrated Library System) solution

SymphonyWeb

Web-based version of the Symphony library system

Mobile(2 features)

BLUEcloud Mobile2

Mobile application powered by BLUEcloud

Mobile Experience

Mobile platform for library patrons to access services on the go

Support(2 features)

Customer Support

Dedicated customer support services

Library Relations Managers

Dedicated relationship managers for library clients

Analytics & Reporting(1 features)

Advocacy Tool

Tool developed with EveryLibrary to demonstrate library value with data, facts, and figures

Community(1 features)

Collaboration Community

Community platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing

Education & Events(1 features)

Connections Conference

Annual conference (Connections 2025) with on-demand sessions and 200+ recordings from previous years

Library Operations(1 features)

Library Automation

Core automation tools for library operations and management

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