Public library software for community connections

Modern tools for managing collections, engaging patrons, and building stronger community connections.
Your public library supports a wide range of users with diverse needs—from lifelong learners and families to job seekers and local researchers. The Aurora Suite helps you deliver a seamless library experience for both patrons and staff.

Help Your Library Succeed

Our public library is the heart of your community. It connects people with knowledge, entertainment, and each other. To serve a diverse community, you need tools that adapt to different needs and streamline your operations behind the scenes.

 

The Aurora suite is now part of the Softlink family. Designed by people who understand public libraries, Aurora simplifies your day-to-day work and enhances the experience for every patron. It’s practical, purpose-built, and ready to evolve with you.

Aurora Montage – A Better Discovery Experience for Patrons

 

Montage is your library’s public face. It’s a powerful, attractive, and mobile-friendly OPAC that makes it easy for users to explore everything your library offers:

 

  • Unified, faceted search across all collections, including eBooks, databases, images, and more

  • Personalized patron accounts for borrowing, renewing, and payments

  • Streaming audio, video, and oral histories via built-in media players

  • Multilingual support, social sharing, reviews, and online exhibitions

  • Seamless integration with popular eResource vendors and discovery layers

 

Montage helps your library promote engagement, improve discoverability, and deliver an experience users love—on any device.

 

Aurora Astria – Staff Management Made Simple

 

Astria is a fully web-based SaaS solution that gives your staff everything they need to manage the library—from any device, anywhere. With its clean interface and powerful functionality, Astria streamlines:

 

  • Circulation and membership

  • Cataloging and acquisitions

  • Reporting and analytics

  • Interlibrary loans

  • Notices and communications

  • System settings and security

 

Astria requires no local installation and updates automatically which saves time for both library and IT staff. Its responsive design works across PCs, tablets, and mobile devices.