Library Technology Guides

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].

Edward River Library recognised with Libero Diversity and Inclusion Award for Outstanding Community Engagement. Edward River Library, a Libero customer since 2002, has been recognised for their recent successful community initiatives with the Diversity and Inclusion award for 2024. Through Edward River Library's targeted outreach program, the library identified an opportunity to improve access to services, especially for rural and housebound residents in their region. [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].

Glen Innes Severn Public and TAFE Library re-signs with Libero. Knosys announced that Glen Innes Severn Public and TAFE Library has re-signed with the Libero Library Management System for another 5 years. [Full Announcement].

Libero enhances customer service with onsite visits. Libero, by Knosys, announced the continuation of its successful complimentary health checks, a key component of its enhanced customer support strategy that began last year. This initiative underscores Libero's commitment to helping libraries maximise the benefits of the Libero Library Management System through personalised, face-to-face support. [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].

Richmond-Upper Clarence Regional Library wins Libero Diversity and Inclusion award, shining a light on a collaborative partnership. Richmond-Upper Clarence Regional Library, winners of the 2023 Knosys Libero Diversity and Inclusion award, recently partnered with the Evans Head Living Museum. Their collaboration involved integrating the museum's book collection into their library's catalogue. This initiative aims to enhance visibility and strengthen the connection between the library and the local community museum. [Full Announcement].

Woollahra Libraries re-sign for 5 years with Knosys' library management solution Libero. Knosys, a global software as a service technology company, announced the re-signing of Woollahra Libraries, a customer since 2004. The contract runs for five years and is for the continued use of Knosys' Libero Library Management Solution. After an extensive Tender process, Libero was chosen due to its development roadmap, which includes many new features coupled with flexibility and ease of use to support Woollahra Libraries now and into the future. [Full Announcement].

Das Bach-Archiv Leipzig wechselt in die Libero Cloud. Die Forschungsbibliothek des Bach-Archiv Leipzig ist wie viele andere Libero-Bibliotheken nun auf die cloudbasierte Lösung von Libero umgestiegen. Libero Cloud von Knosys ist ein vollständig verwalteter Service, der eine Vielzahl von Vorteilen bietet, die weit über eine herkömmliche Vor-Ort-Konfiguration hinausgehen. [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].

Knosys completes acquisition of LIBERO. Knosys Limited announced the completion of the acquisition of LIBERO, a leading library management software provider. [Full Announcement].

LIBERO joins forces with industry-leading technology provider Knosys. Insight Informatics announced the entry of its LIBERO system into the Australian Stock Exchange through the acquisition of the LIBERO business by the newly formed company LIBERO Systems Pty. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Knosys Limited. Knosys is a leading software as a service (SaaS) provider based in Melbourne, with specialist expertise in helping businesses manage information and knowledge. [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].

LIBERO Omnio Is Open For Integration. Library management systems today should no longer exist in isolation. Instead, they need to integrate with a choice of other components, both within the library's technical infrastructure and beyond. LIBERO's new Open Access content catalogue, LIBERO Omnio, enables precisely this kind of integration. LIBERO Omnio takes your library customers to new places without them ever leaving LIBERO. Through integration with external e-content providers, library customers can search for e-resources, view availability, reserve and borrow in LIBERO Omnio. [Full Announcement].