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ResourceMate
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
What it is
ResourceMate is library automation software for cataloguing, searching, circulation and reporting. Listed tools include ISBN retrieval, patron search, report listings and circulation with or without barcodes. Edition limits range from 10,000 items in Essential and Essential Plus to 20,000 in Extended and unlimited items in Premium. Essential Plus, Extended and Premium support MARC import and export, while Plus editions also import external files. These editions can import MARC, ASCII, Excel and Access data. ISBN lookup from over 100 sources is available with active support. Plus, Extended and Premium editions let administrators create accounts and control menu access. A hosted Web OPAC can update data weekly, daily or instantly. ResourceMate runs on Linux, macOS, web and Windows with hybrid deployment. It is developed by Jaywil Software Development Inc., a division of N. Harris Computer Corp. Pricing includes one-time software from $495, paid once, annual hosted options, and a free trial but no free plan.
For and against
For
- Supports cataloguing, circulation, searching and reports
- Imports MARC, ASCII, Excel and Access data
- Premium edition allows unlimited items
- Hosted OPAC offers instant updates
- Available across Linux, macOS, web and Windows
Against
- No free plan
- One-time software starts at $495, paid once
- Support after the included month costs extra
- Some import and access controls require higher editions
The verdict
ResourceMate covers core library operations with edition-based collection limits and import capabilities. Its paid structure and support requirements should be weighed against the size and format of your collection.
Who it suits
It suits schools, churches, museums, nonprofits, hospitals, corporations, collectors and other organizations managing libraries. Edition choices correspond to collection size and network needs.
Plans and prices
Web OPAC with Daily Data Updates
New accounts have an additional $75 set-up fee
Read 7 Oct 2026 · resourcemate.com
ResourceMate running on our server
Per individual user account · Requires ResourceMate support to be up to date
Read 7 Oct 2026 · resourcemate.com
Web OPAC with Instant Data Updates
New accounts have an additional $75 set-up fee
Read 7 Oct 2026 · resourcemate.com
ResourceMate Essential
Catalog up to 10,000 items · Intended for places of worship, museums, nonprofits, and government agencies
Read 7 Oct 2026 · resourcemate.com
ResourceMate Essential Plus
Catalog up to 10,000 items · Adds barcoded circulation, MARC import/export, and ISBN list import
Read 7 Oct 2026 · resourcemate.com
ResourceMate Extended
Catalog up to 20,000 items · Intended for schools and public libraries
Read 7 Oct 2026 · resourcemate.com
ResourceMate Essential Plus Network
Up to 3 people can maintain the collection at a time
Read 7 Oct 2026 · resourcemate.com
ResourceMate Extended Network
Up to 3 people can maintain the collection at a time
Read 7 Oct 2026 · resourcemate.com
ResourceMate Premium
Unlimited items · Includes 3 OPAC licences · Up to 3 network users
Read 7 Oct 2026 · resourcemate.com
On the record
- Audience
- The FAQ names organizations such as schools, churches, museums, nonprofits, hospitals, corporations, and collectors as potential users.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Collection sizes
- The comparison page lists limits of 10,000 items for Essential and Essential Plus, 20,000 for Extended, and unlimited items for Premium.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Company
- ResourceMate is developed by Jaywil Software Development Inc., a division of N. Harris Computer Corp.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Data privacy
- The maker states that it never uses patron data it receives.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Hosting backups
- The maker says its remote server is backed up daily and weekly, while encouraging customers to keep their own backups.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- ISBN sources
- The feature comparison lists ISBN lookup from over 100 sources, available with active support.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Key features
- The maker lists ISBN Retrieval, circulation with or without barcoding, report listings, and patron search features.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- MARC support
- Essential Plus, Extended, and Premium include MARC import/export, and Plus versions also support importing external files.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- ResourceMate is library automation software for cataloguing, searching, circulation, and reporting.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- Plus, Extended, and Premium let administrators create user accounts and control which menu features each person can access.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The FAQ says registration includes one month of free support, after which support can be purchased yearly.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Supported imports
- Essential Plus, Extended, and Premium can import information from MARC, ASCII, Excel, and Access formats.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Updates
- The maker says updates are available approximately every four months and are free for customers with an active support contract.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Web OPAC
- The hosted Web OPAC can apply data changes on a weekly, daily, or instant basis.resourcemate.com · read 7 Oct 2026
