Audience
PowerBK is designed for librarians, school and university staff, teachers, associations, small public or private libraries, professionals, researchers, collectors and individuals who need to catalog books and manage loans, borrowers and library records.
About PowerBK
PowerBK is a Windows library management software designed for libraries, schools, universities, associations, professionals and private book collections. It supports book cataloging, contacts and borrowers, loans and returns, due dates, barcode labels, inventory, searches, reports and data import or export.
Bibliographic data can be retrieved from online sources using ISBN, including Google Books, Open Library and library catalog services, helping reduce manual data entry. PowerBK can also manage Dewey Decimal Classification, cover images, multiple databases and shared network installations.
The software is suitable for small and medium-sized libraries as well as personal collections. A free demo is available, with annual or perpetual licensing options.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
€12/year
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
Company Information
Powerwolf Software Solutions
Founded: 2006
Italy
www.powerwolf.it/eng/PowerBK.htm
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Videos
Support
Phone Support
Online
PowerBK Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does PowerBK work with?
PowerBK works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does PowerBK support in their product?
PowerBK supports these languages: English and Italian.
Q: What kind of support options does PowerBK offer?
PowerBK offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What other applications or services does PowerBK integrate with?
PowerBK integrates with: LabVIEW and MySQL.
Q: What type of training does PowerBK provide?
PowerBK provides training in the form of documentation and videos.
Q: Does PowerBK offer a free trial?
Yes, PowerBK offers a free trial.
Q: How much does PowerBK cost?
Pricing for PowerBK starts at €12/year.
Q: What pricing for support is available for PowerBK?
PowerBK offers support included with purchase and additional fee / premium available.
Q: What pricing for training is available for PowerBK?
PowerBK offers training included with purchase.
PowerBK Product Features
Library Management
Barcode Scanning
Supported
Barcoding / RFID
Supported
Catalog Management
Supported
Church Libraries
Supported
Circulation Management
Supported
Inventory Management
Supported
Law Libraries
Supported
OPAC
Supported
Periodicals Management
Supported
Private Libraries
Supported
Public Libraries
Supported
School Libraries
Supported
Search
Supported
Acquisition Management
Not Supported
Fee Collection
Not Supported
Patron Management
Not Supported
Reserve Shelf Management
Not Supported
Self Check-in / Check-Out
Not Supported
Serials Management
Not Supported
