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Spydus
This dashboard brings together data, trends, news, and other resources from Library Technology Guides describing the product and the libraries in which it has has been implemented, its geographic presence, statistics of sales and installations, and satisfaction ratings from libraries that use it.
Spydus is an Integrated Library System offered by Civica.
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Spydus has been installed in 266 libraries, spanning 2,664 facilities or branches)
Spydus implementations by Type of Library
[Data source: statistics derived from the libraries.org directory of libraries]
Distribution of Spydus sites by Country
[Data source: statistics derived from the libraries.org directory of libraries]
System migration patterns for Spydus
[Data source: statistics derived from the libraries.org directory of libraries]
Sales Statistics for Spydus
[Data source: statistics reported for the Annual Library Systems Report]
| Sales and Installation Statistics for Spydus | ||||||
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| Product Name | CompanyName | Product Type | Year | Contracts | Libraries | Installed |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2024 | 43 | 17 | 875 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2022 | 17 | 17 | 843 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2021 | 33 | 33 | 827 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2020 | 39 | 421 | |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2019 | 2 | 2 | |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2019 | 26 | 26 | |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2018 | 105 | 137 | 351 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2017 | 64 | 62 | 214 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2016 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2015 | 26 | 364 | 25 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2014 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2013 | 2 | 2 | 150 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2012 | 6 | 6 | 153 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2011 | 6 | 6 | 158 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2010 | 11 | 11 | 178 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2009 | 13 | 12 | 180 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2008 | 10 | 23 | 184 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2007 | 25 | 24 | 184 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2006 | 30 | 30 | 176 |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2004 | 16 | 199 | |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2003 | 21 | 196 | |
| Spydus | Civica | Integrated Library System | 2001 | 50 | 191 | |
Spydus Satisfaction Ratings
[Data source: International Survey of Library Automation]
| 2021 Spydus Responses by Sector | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Spydus | all | Academic | Public | School | Consortium | |||||||||||||
| small | medium | large | small | medium | large | |||||||||||||
| n | avg | n | avg | n | avg | n | avg | n | avg | n | avg | n | avg | n | avg | n | avg | |
| SatisfactionLevelILS | 26 | 7.42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7.80 | 6 | 6.83 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| ILSFunctionality | 26 | 7.38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7.50 | 6 | 6.50 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| PrintFunctionality | 26 | 8.12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8.20 | 6 | 7.50 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| ElectronicFunctionality | 24 | 6.46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6.10 | 6 | 6.17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| SatisfactionCustomerSupport | 26 | 6.12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6.70 | 6 | 5.00 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| CompanyLoyalty | 25 | 7.04 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7.90 | 6 | 5.83 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Documents or articles featuring Spydus
Breeding, Marshall. Civica Launches Spydus 9. October 2013. Smart Libraries Newsletter. Civica Library and Learning has released the latest major version of its flagship library management system, Spydus 9. This new version of Spydus incorporates a variety of new functional capabilities and technology enhancements. Embracing many of the characteristics of the new generation library services platforms, it includes comprehensive resource management, Webbased interfaces, and open APIs. Civica offers Spydus 9 either for local installation or as a fully-managed hosted service.
News Anouncements for Spydus
Say hello to smarter event management with Spydus
November 20, 2025 - Civica announced that the latest 2025R3 release of Spydus brings Photo Release Permissions front and center, making compliance and patron trust effortless. Now, you can add photo consent options to walk-in and online registration forms, display permissions in event and session screens, and even configure custom Discovery text in the OPAC HTML Configurator. Protect privacy, streamline workflows, and deliver exceptional experiences, all with Spydus. Spydus now offers an alternative for North American public libraries wanting the benefits of a mature, full-featured system built using modern software architecture. Spydus is a fully integrated, web-based system with no legacy client dependencies.
Civica showcases Spydus ILS innovation at ALA 2025 Annual Conference
June 16, 2025 - Civica, a leading provider of technology solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in the American Library Association Annual Conference, taking place June 26-30, 2025, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Civica announces the launch of the Spydus integrated library system for US public libraries
June 2, 2025 - Civica, a global leader in public sector software solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its next-generation Spydus Integrated Library System for the U.S. public library market. Spydus is a comprehensive, web-based ILS that streamlines library operations while fostering vibrant communities. Purpose-built to empower libraries with advanced digital capabilities, Spydus delivers a cloud-optimized, user-centric platform that unifies multiple disparate systems.
Geelong Regional Library Corporation implements Civica's Spydus for enhanced community service
December 13, 2023 - Global GovTech provider Civica and Geelong Regional Library Corporation announced their partnership, marking an exciting step forward in delivering cutting-edge library services to the communities of the region. By implementing Civica's Spydus, a state-of-the-art library management system, GRLC are poised to elevate their offerings enhancing user experiences and operational efficiency.
Cloud tech sparks new chapter for Greater Manchester's libraries
January 12, 2023 - Wigan and Bury borough councils have joined local authorities across Greater Manchester in adopting world-leading digital technology to transform their local libraries. The move by Wigan and Bury means that all ten of Greater Manchester's local authorities are now using the Spydus library system, developed by UK-based, global GovTech provider Civica.
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