Bookmark Software and Information

Bookmark is a free easy-to-use library management system (LMS) designed for use with small to medium size collections. It is specifically designed for primary schools but can be used by other types of schools and libraries. Over 1,000 schools and libraries continue to use Bookmark across Australia and in 26 other countries.

- Support and help is availale to all users everywhere

- Online manuals, fact sheets and a support email list

- Windows-based. Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 and Server compatible.

- Supports multiple users on a local area network as well as a stand-alone system. - Works with desktop PC's, laptops and Windows tablets.

- Can work without the Internet but takes advantage if available

- Circulation and Search can be accessed by all computers and devices on school networks

- Cloud-based catalogue-only search (CPAC) available. No borrower data included. Any system including MacIntosh, Linux, iPads, Chromebooks, Android, etc. via standard browsers.

- Provides most tasks needed by primary and smaller schools in a manner easier to understand than most other library management systems

- Configurable and customizable to meet your way of working and your library's policies

- Download catalogue data from SCIS, Trov, LC, Links+ and any other source of MARC format records

- Z39.50 and SCIS direct downloads MARC records directly into the database making cataloguing fast and easy

- Anything can be catalogued - books, equipment, electronic resources, websites, more

- Student data can be imported from most school admin systems

- Print or email overdue lists, notices and letters including book cover images

- Very powerful, comprehensive, flexible reporting system

- Users often see new feature requests within days

- Easy, fast and reliable built-in backup system including to OneDrive


Bookmark was first created in 1983 at Port Pirie West Primary School in South Australia. The system has been continually improved since then, and made available to other schools in Australia and internationally.