CARL.X vs LibraryWorld

CARL.X has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.

LibraryWorld is a web-based library automation service for building collections and circulating materials. Its catalog module supports MARC imports and exports, manual entry, online record sources, and a Z39.50 connection to the Library of Congress. Records can hold multiple copies, attached JPEG or PDF files, and eBook links. Circulation covers check-in, checkout, renewals, holds, reservations, barcode scanning, email receipts, and a self-service portal. Serials tracking creates the next expected item after receipt, while inventory reports identify materials missing from shelves. The OPAC provides basic and advanced search, item status and jacket displays, customizable interfaces, discovery shortcuts, and a Kids Catalog. Listed customer types include public, school, academic, medical, legal, and special libraries. Access includes a mobile-friendly web application and a free LibraryWorld Mobile Search app for iPhone and iPad; the listed platforms are Android, iOS, and web. Trial Library costs nothing 30-day testing period and allows up to 50,000 catalog records per library. Active Library costs $550 a year and has the same record cap, with management sharing and cover jacket image sharing included.