RERO ILS

Product Overview

RERO ILS is a cutting-edge open-source Integrated Library System (ILS) designed for managing library networks or independent libraries. This powerful tool offers a comprehensive suite of features, including document acquisition, circulation, cataloging, and search capabilities. With its user-friendly public interface, RERO ILS enables users to access library resources with ease.

Main Features

RERO ILS is built on top of the Invenio platform, utilizing Flask, Angular, ElasticSearch, and Ngx-Formly technologies. The system's key features include:

• Circulation: Manage patron information, lend and borrow materials, track circulation statistics
• Acquisitions: Handle document acquisitions, including ordering, receiving, and processing new items
• Cataloging: Create and manage bibliographic records, with support for MARC21 standards
• Search: Provide users with a powerful search interface to discover library resources
• Multilingual Entity File (MEF): Utilize authorities in French and German, linked through VIAF and aggregated from IdRef and GND authority files
• Ebook metadata harvesting: Integrate with 3rd-party ebook platforms and import metadata into the union catalog

RERO ILS is designed to be highly scalable, making it an excellent choice for large library networks or consortia. With its open-source nature, the system can be freely modified and extended to meet specific institutional needs. The RERO ILS community actively maintains and develops the software, ensuring that users receive timely updates and support.