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.
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.
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.
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.
Secure access controls ensure only authorized staff can perform sensitive actions.
Integrate Aurora with third-party systems for authentication, data sync, and more.
Faceted, predictive search helps users quickly find books, eBooks, images, and more in one place.
Astria supports circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, reporting, and more in one system.
Manage memberships, notices, interlibrary loans, and settings in one central location.
Moderated reviews and social sharing features encourage patron interaction.