Evergreen vs Mandarin

Web-based, open-source, scalable software for large libraries that helps patrons find library materials through an online interface and helps library admins manage, catalog and lend these materials, regardless of library size and complexity. It is based on the robust OpenSRF platform and includes a metadata search engine and transaction processing system. Evergreen has an active community of developers and users, as well as several companies offering migration, support, hosting and development services. The system is used in more than 550 libraries of all types - public, academic, specialized, school, tribal and home libraries - in more than a dozen countries worldwide.

Mandarin allows access to library resources through any computer with an Internet connection. The simple interface is easy to learn, and the appearance and features can be tailored for each library. Optional modules and services offered by Mandarin allow libraries to customize their system to meet their individual needs. M5 also supports Unicode, which allows librarians and users to catalog and search their collections in any language.