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Organize your library with TWICE Library Software

Manage your book catalogs, automate library operations, and track every book with ease. TWICE library software keeps your library organized and readers engaged.
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Storefronts

Book reservation system for your collection

Lend books across every channel while keeping availability and reservation queues in order.
Online catalog
A professional, fully-hosted digital catalog for your collection. Showcase your items with high-resolution imagery and detailed summaries, allowing patrons to search, filter by category, and check availability from any device.
Patron desk
Streamline your daily operations with a specialized circulation desk. Manage walk-in borrows and returns with rapid barcode scanning, while maintaining real-time visibility over account statuses and active holds.
Community portal integrations
Meet your community exactly where they are. Seamlessly embed your catalog into municipal websites, school portals, or local blogs using native widgets and API, turning every community site into a gateway to your collection.
Self-service kiosk
Reduce wait times and empower your patrons. Use QR codes or tablets in "Kiosk Mode" to enable self-service stations where users can browse the catalog and reserve items without staff assistance.
Inventory management

Track every volume with total precision

Manage your library with ultimate precision and track items with unique serials to understand circulation and condition.
Serialized tracking
Track every book individually. See the full history, borrowing frequency, and physical condition over its entire lifecycle.
Income and expense tracking
Monitor the financial health of your collection. Log acquisition costs and repair fees to calculate your true return on investment.
Multi-location management
Manage a network of branch libraries or pick up points without confusion. Configure unique operating hours and buffer times for each location.
Asset activity log
Log every event, user action, or status change associated with a book, providing a detailed audit trail of its history.
Catalog

Flexible catalog for diverse reading needs

Define your offering without limits. Our engine offers unmatched flexibility for how you sell, rent, or package your books.
Versatile listings
Create a storefront that reflects your library brand. Configure listings for instant rentals, memberships, or book sales.
Bundles & add-ons
Create packages that contain many items, such as a themed book set or a reading kit, while maintaining tracking for every individual volume.
Dynamic pricing
Boost revenue by offering specialized packages and flexible rentals. Create price tables in advance for holidays or seasonal events.
Adaptive checkout
Capture essential customer details for each reservation at checkout by configuring your form to adapt to the contents of the order.
Order fulfillment

Fast fulfillment and reliable circulation

Speed up every step of the fulfillment process with barcode scanner powered flows for picking and handing over the books.
Smart auto-assignment
Our algorithm automatically identifies the most suitable units for every order based on your rules, maximizing utilization.
Security deposits
Collect a deposit upfront or handle late fees later. Configure flexible payment structures to handle specific reader or member terms.
Centralized documents
Every order file includes a section for documents. Signed membership agreements and terms are automatically linked to the transaction.
Calendar view
Toggle between daily, weekly, or monthly views to track upcoming pickups and returns, ensuring your team is ready.
Returns and maintenance

Reliable returns and collection care

Handle returns with ease with predefined workflows. Ensure every book is checked and well maintained before it is shelved again.
Effortless returns
Simply scan books when they come back to mark items as returned and ready for the next reader.
Inspections and maintenance
Route items to restocking workflows that ensure every book is checked for damage and well maintained.
Automated buffer times
Reserve time between rentals so your team has time to perform quality checks before the item can be rented again.
Task lists
Drive efficiency and remove questions by unifying how your team handles book inspections and maintenance steps.
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Frequently asked questions

How do I start renting books online?

You need a website optimized for online bookings to start renting books or managing a library online: Rental software like TWICE makes this easy for you.First, add the books as products into your online library into TWICE and determine the quantities in TWICE's inventory management system. That way, your availabilities are always up to date, and you don't get double-booked. Next, set up your payment options so your customers can book and pay for their books in advance. Once everything is set up, you can embed TWICE to your existing website or use TWICE as a standalone website.

How does renting books or managing a library online work?

Essentially, book rental companies and online libraries loan books online to their customers for different durations. Every company has its own book loaning process, pricing model, and way to make the service available to the customers. Additional services have a significant impact on how the operation shapes out. TWICE supports all the most common requirements of the book rental and library industry.

How do I start a book rental business or an online library?

Starting a book rental business or a library requires a lot of planning, preparation, and setting up processes. First, you need to make a business plan. Your business plan includes a description of your business, market and competitor analysis, financial plan, and marketing plan. It is also essential to consider how you will organize your rental operations, such as customer management, order processing, inventory tracking, and returns.

Is a book rental business or a library profitable?

Generally, book rentals and libraries can be very profitable and enjoy high profit margins. Still, just like with any company, profitability comes down to your business's income and expenditure structure. Incomes are primarily determined by whether there is a demand for book rental services or libraries in your area. The books, business space, insurance, and staff salaries are typically the most significant expenses.

Do I need a book rental or library software?

It is strongly recommended that you start using cloud-based book rental or library software from the early days of your business. Rental management software, such as TWICE, allows you to manage inventory, process orders, and run your library in one system instead of spreading all the information across several apps and spreadsheets. This gives you a better overview of your business and complete control of the rental operation.