Library Technology Guides

Libero Integrated Library System arrives in the United States, bringing world-class library management to American libraries. Libero, the globally recognized Integrated Library System trusted by libraries across Australia, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, announced its official launch into the United States market. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the company and introduces American libraries to a powerful, intuitive platform designed to streamline operations, enhance patron experiences, and future-proof library collections. [Full Announcement].

Libero 6 release update with new enhancements for the modern library. In the latest Libero 6 release, Knosys introduces a number of improvements to Libero's Discovery services. [Full Announcement].

New Enhancements for the Modern Library with Libero Congo 2 Release. With its latest Libero 6 release, Congo 2, Libero by Knosys introduces more enhancements for modern libraries with ambition to provide the very best experience for their members and communities. [Full Announcement].

Self-service Room and Resource Booking now available with Libero 6. Now available, the latest Libero 6 release includes a number of new enhancements and features that further modernise and enhance library operations. With the self-service Room and Resource Booking feature integrated within the Libero 6 Library Management System, library staff and members benefit from a clear process for reserving rooms, meeting spaces, laptops, and other equipment. This eliminates the need for manual booking methods, reducing administrative time and effort for library staff and prevents double booking or conflicts. Library members will benefit from the convenience of checking availability and reserving resources remotely, ensuring they have the necessary tools and space for their needs. [Full Announcement].

Bring communities together with Libero 6 Event Management for libraries. The Libero 6 Congo release introduces a number of exciting new features that elevate modern library operations and member experiences even more. The new Event Management for Libraries in Libero 6 brings communities together in a way that is intuitive and easy-to-use. [Full Announcement].

New discovery platform for Libero 6 LMS Libraries. Libero 6 New Discovery transforms the library search experience. With expanded facets and filters, members can broaden search in unexpected ways revealing items they will never have found using keywords alone. Intelligent algorithms and relevance ranking go a step further surfacing resources that are related to the initial query, sparking serendipitous discoveries. The inclusion of electronic resources alongside physical items means that magazines, eBooks, eAudio, and other digital content become part of the discoverable landscape, expanding your members horizons beyond the physical shelves. [Full Announcement].

Libero 6 Congo Release supporting the modern library like never before. With the new Libero 6 release, Congo, Libero by Knosys goes further than ever before to provide the very best experience for libraries, their members and communities. In addition to what you would expect from a best-in-class library management system, a number of significant new features and modules are now available that will have members connecting with libraries from any location and any device. [Full Announcement].

Highlights from the EU Knosys Libero User Group Conference 2025. In late March, Libero customers came together for 2 valuable days in Leipzig, Germany for the very first European Knosys Libero User Group Conference. [Full Announcement].

Woollahra Libraries cut stocktaking time and errors with Libero. The winner of the Knosys Libero Innovation Award 2024 is Woollahra Libraries for improving their stocktake processes. Previously, stocktaking was time-consuming and prone to errors. With the help of Libero, the library introduced a more efficient system, reducing manual work and increasing accuracy.“The more efficient stocktake process allows us to more readily see when a stock item was last scanned – this is useful context when we assist members looking for items that cannot be located” said Jody Rodas, Manager at Woollahra Libraries. [Full Announcement].

Highlights from the Knosys Libero User Group Conference and Awards 2024. On September 13th 2024, Libero customers came together from across Australia and met in Sydney for the Knosys Libero User Group Conference and Awards. The annual conference provides an opportunity for Libero customers to be updated on upcoming features, network, and recognise excellence in customers using the Libero LMS to further improve member experience and meet the Libero team. [Full Announcement].

Libero, by Knosys, bolsters library security with the launch of Two-Factor Authentication. Libero, the library management system, continues to elevate the library experience introducing Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for accessing their Libero 6 Dashboard, improving security and access controls. With 2FA, an additional layer of authentication can be added, where staff have the flexibility to receive a verification code via Email, SMS, or Time-based One-Time Passwords. [Full Announcement].

The Leipzig Bach Archive migrates to Libero Cloud. The Bach Archive Research Library Leipzig, like many other Libero libraries, has now made the switch to Libero's cloud-based solution. Libero Cloud by Knosys is a fully managed service that offers a vast array of benefits that far exceeds a standard on-premises configuration. [Full Announcement].

The Senckenberg Natural History Collections in Dresden opt for LIBERO Cloud to meet the ever-changing technological environment. The Senckenberg Natural History Collections in Dresden were the first German libraries to switch to LIBERO's fully managed premium cloud service. The advantages offered by LIBERO Cloud were crucial for the institute and helped significantly to drive the decision to move to a cloud-hosted environment. [Full Announcement].

Die Senckenberg Naturhistorischen Sammlungen in Dresden vertrauen auf LIBERO Cloud, um dem technologischen Wandel besser gerecht zu werden. Die Senckenberg Naturhistorischen Sammlungen in Dresden waren die ersten deutschen Bibliotheken, die auf LIBEROs voll verwalteten Premium-Cloud-Service umgestiegen sind. Die Vorteile, die die LIBERO Cloud bietet, waren für das Institut ausschlaggebend und trugen maßgeblich zu der Entscheidung bei, in eine Cloud-gehostete Umgebung zu wechseln. [Full Announcement].

Die Stadtbibliothek Filderstadt aktualisiert auf die neueste LIBERO-Version (V6.4). Brisbane, Australien – Die Stadtbibliothek Filderstadt ist ein langjähriger Kunde von LIBERO seit 2005. Über viele Jahre erhielt die Bibliothek ihren Support durch den ehemaligen deutschen Vertriebshändler; seit der Umstrukturierung Anfang diesen Jahres wird Filderstadt nun, wie alle deutschen Kunden, vom LIBERO-Team direkt betreut, welches gemeinsam mit dem Team der Bibliothek das Server-Upgrade und den Umstieg auf die neueste Version von LIBERO umgesetzt hat. [Full Announcement].

The Deutsche Bundesbank utilises LIBERO for managing their library resources. The central bank of the Federal Republic of Germany trusts LIBERO as their library management system partner and has been doing so since 1999. [Full Announcement].

LIBERO erweitert Serviceangebot für deutschsprachige Kunden. Egal, ob Sie nach einer Hilfestellung suchen oder eine Verbesserung vorschlagen möchten, Ratschläge zum Implementieren einer neuen Funktion benötigen oder eine zeitsensible Frage haben: das LIBERO Exchange Portal und das Supportteam von LIBERO steht Ihnen jederzeit zur Verfügung. [Full Announcement].

Chemnitz University Library Praises LIBERO's Excellent Customer Service. The Chemnitz University Library is the largest scientific and technical library in Western Saxony, Germany and thus also the centre of library services for this region. Founded in 1836, the library is open to the public, university staff and all those interested in scientific information. [Full Announcement].

Burdekin Library is Moving from SirsiDynix to LIBERO Cloud. The team at LIBERO announced that Burdekin Library has chosen LIBERO Cloud for its Library system. [Full Announcement].

Isaac Regional Library migrates to LIBERO Cloud. Isaac Regional Library had a smooth transition from a Library Management system (LMS) that was no longer fit for purpose, to LIBERO's flagship product, LIBERO Cloud. [Full Announcement].