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On the recordRead 7 Oct 202613 facts
Mandarin M5
Plans and prices
Mandarin M5 Web Hosting (ASP) annual subscription
Priced on request
Initial setup · hosted library collection · current software version · hardware suited to collection
Read 7 Oct 2026 · mlasolutions.com
On the record
- Cataloging
- Cataloging supports adding, copying, editing, and deleting records, simple and advanced editors, and optional authority control and textbook modules.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Circulation
- Circulation supports loans, returns, renewals, reservations, bookings, fines, refunds, and email notices for fines and overdues.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Demo
- The maker offers access to a fully interactive M5 demo and a free webinar, but does not state that the product itself has a free trial.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- M5 can be hosted by Mandarin in the cloud or licensed to run on a library’s local network.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Hosting and backups
- The hosted subscription includes daily backups, and the separate annual offsite backup service includes fully encrypted data transfers to offsite data centers.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations and modules
- Optional modules include SIP2, ZServer (Z39.50), Syndetic Solutions, Mitinet Best MARC, Library Usage, and a Textbook Module.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Inventory and reports
- M5 supports full or partial inventory and includes a report tool with over 900 reports plus free custom reports.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Language support
- M5 supports Unicode so librarians and users can catalog and search collections in any language.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Mandarin says it will not sell student personally identifiable information or use student information from school services for behavioral ad targeting.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Mandarin M5 is a web-based, customizable library management system for single libraries and large library systems.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Search
- Patron search features include autocomplete, recommended readings, a digital gallery, and advanced search filtering.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Mandarin advertises technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with chat and Spanish-language support available.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Upgrade path
- The maker describes M5 as a seamless upgrade for customers already using Mandarin M3.mlasolutions.com · read 7 Oct 2026
