Tech riderRev. 1 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onWeb
- 2Costsfree trial · paid from $66.25/mo
- 3Circulation toolsYes
- 4AcquisitionsNo
- 5Borrower portalYes
- 6Custom reportingYes
- 7MARC recordsYes
- 8Student system syncYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: lyralibrary.com
Overview
Lyra is ranked #8 of 22 in school library management software on Specifiction. It runs on Web. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $66.25/mo.
Lyra plans and pricing
All plansCustom Not published Quoted diocesan, multi-campus, or networked schools lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
Compared on school library management software
- Free plan
- Nolyralibrary.com
- Circulation tools
- Yeslyralibrary.com
- Acquisitions
- Nolyralibrary.com
- Borrower portal
- Yeslyralibrary.com
- Custom reporting
- Yeslyralibrary.com
- MARC records
- Yeslyralibrary.com
- Student system sync
- Yeslyralibrary.com
- Deployment
- cloudlyralibrary.com
Facts
- Product purpose
- Lyra is an integrated library system for private and independent K–12 schools.lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Core functions
- The system provides cataloging, circulation, holds, inventory, and an online catalog for students.lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Catalog imports
- Lyra imports MARC files, Excel workbooks, and CSV files.lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Roster integrations
- Lyra supports OneRoster connections including FACTS, Blackbaud, Veracross, PowerSchool, Clever, ClassLink, Alma, and Rediker.lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
- AI assistant
- Vega answers questions about a library collection in the staff app using catalog data and aggregate statistics.lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Single sign-on
- Users can sign in with Google or Microsoft single sign-on.lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Security compliance
- Lyra states that it is built for FERPA compliance and COPPA protections.lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Data residency
- Application data is hosted in the United States with AWS and Neon and encrypted at rest.lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
- AI privacy
- Patron names, IDs, emails, and individual borrowing history are excluded from AI requests.lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Data ownership
- Schools can export their catalog and rosters at any time in standard formats.lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Hosted delivery
- Lyra runs in the browser and has no separate mobile app to install.lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Product limitations
- Lyra does not provide digital lending, fines, interlibrary loan, or acquisitions and purchasing.lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Lyra says it answers email inquiries within a school day and lists [email protected].lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2025lyralibrary.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- lyralibrary.com/about/· checked 1 Oct 2026
- lyralibrary.com· checked 1 Oct 2026
- lyralibrary.com/security· checked 1 Oct 2026
- lyralibrary.com/compare/· checked 1 Oct 2026
- lyralibrary.com/pricing/· checked 1 Oct 2026