What Biblionix does

Biblionix is a private, family-owned software company based in Austin, Texas, that develops cloud-hosted library automation systems. Its primary product, Apollo ILS, serves public libraries, while Artemis ILS addresses K-12 school libraries and uses capabilities adapted from the Apollo platform. The products support circulation, catalog and patron management, acquisitions, reporting, and other library workflows; the hosted system is accessed through a browser and uses geographically redundant infrastructure. Biblionix reports serving more than 950 libraries across North America.

Commercial delivery is based mainly on annual Apollo and Artemis subscriptions, with optional paid add-ons such as acquisitions, events and room management, messaging, and resource-sharing modules. Biblionix also offers BARC data migration as a flat-fee service. Pricing is not public, and subscriptions do not require long-term contracts or carry exit fees; the company supports evaluation through a free trial using a library's data and through self-guided demos.

Go-to-market is direct: an inside-sales team handles phone, email, and website inquiries, while migration consultants and library-technology partners support implementations. The customer mix is led by public libraries, with school libraries and library consortia as adjacent segments. The platform connects to e-content providers such as OverDrive and Axis 360, payment processors including Square and PayPal, and state catalog or interlibrary-loan systems, extending functionality beyond core circulation and cataloging.

Name

Biblionix

Legal name

Biblionix LLC

Website

https://biblionix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biblionix provides cloud-based Apollo and Artemis library automation systems and related modules to public, school, and consortium libraries across North America, sold mainly through annual subscriptions, trials, and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Library Automation Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Library/Media Center & Digital Resource Management Systems (EDAJAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Library & Learning Space Managed Operations (Circulation, Scheduling, Staffing) (EDAEALAL)

Keywords

• Library automation software
• Integrated library systems
• Cloud-based ILS
• School library management
• Public library platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Apollo ILS Subscription: Annual subscription fee for cloud-hosted library automation service. Includes all core features, automatic updates, backups, and customer support. No contracts required - customers can exit anytime with pro-rated refund.
2. Acquisitions Module: Optional add-on module for managing collection budgets and purchases. Available for an extra charge beyond the base subscription.
3. Data Migration Services: BARC (Biblionix Automated Retrospective Conversion) provides flat-fee data migration for small libraries automating for the first time or switching from other systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Biblionix develops and sells cloud-hosted integrated library systems (ILS) and modular add-ons exclusively for public and K-12 school libraries. Its flagship products are Apollo ILS for public libraries and Artemis ILS for K-12 schools, both delivered entirely through a browser with geographic redundancy and no on-premise servers required. The portfolio also includes FlexShare (resource sharing), Gabbie 2-Way Texting (patron messaging), Events and Rooms Manager, Acquisitions, Kids' Catalog, and the BARC flat-fee data migration service.

Product overview

Biblionix offers a suite of library automation software with Apollo ILS/LSP as the flagship product for public libraries and Artemis ILS for K-12 school libraries. Both are cloud-based hosted solutions built on a shared DNA architecture that enables FlexShare Community for collaboration between public and school libraries. The product portfolio includes integrated modules for patron communication (Gabbie 2-Way Texting, Gabbie Chat), resource sharing (FlexShare, FlexShare Community), room and event management (Events and Rooms Manager), self-service operations (Express Checkout, Self-checkin, Self-signup), and specialized catalogs (Kids' Catalog, Responsive Catalog). Additional modules include Acquisitions for collection management, Auto-Calling for automated notifications, BARC for data conversion, and VersaCat for communal cataloging. The system integrates with major e-content providers (OverDrive, Axis 360, Freegal), payment processors (Square, PayPal), and state library networks (SILO, NHU-PAC, MeLCat).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Apollo ILS: Flagship integrated library system (ILS) designed specifically for public libraries, featuring cloud-based library management, circulation, cataloging, and patron management.
• Artemis ILS
• FlexShare
• FlexShare Community
• Gabbie
• BARC

Products and services

• Apollo ILS / LSP Flagship cloud-hosted integrated library system designed exclusively for public libraries, providing catalog management, circulation, patron management, OPAC, and reporting with no server installation required.
• Artemis ILS Library automation system designed specifically for K-12 school libraries, adapted from Apollo with automatic roster integration, multi-campus functions, Accelerated Reader and Lexile integration, textbook and asset tracking, and Kids' Catalog.
• FlexShare Resource sharing package enabling Apollo libraries to share items and patrons across participating libraries while retaining autonomy, including cross-reserving, transport management, and shared patron cards.
• FlexShare Community Extension of FlexShare enabling public and school libraries to work together across Apollo and Artemis systems to serve whole communities with shared resources.
• Gabbie 2-Way Texting Patron text messaging service enabling two-way SMS communication between libraries and patrons, supporting automated renewals/status checks, librarian chat via widget, and the Curbside Console for contactless pickup.
• Events and Rooms Manager Room and event space booking and scheduling module built into Apollo that allows patrons and staff to manage rooms, event spaces, and programs with no third-party dependency.
• Acquisitions Module Optional collection management module that tracks budgets, purchases, and orders regardless of vendor EDI support and includes automatic shopping cart creation.
• BARC (Biblionix Automated Retrospective Conversion) Flat-fee automated retrospective conversion service that helps small and medium-sized libraries automate their data conversion to a digital catalog with no information left behind.

Quantifiable outcome

• 950+ libraries served across North America
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• Baker & TaylorcoreTechnology or Integration · 3 March 2014Axis 360 digital media library integration announced at PLA 2014 conference, enhancing patron access to digital content.
• Bradford County LibrariesnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2013Implemented Apollo as new circulation and cataloging system for the Bradford County Library System in Pennsylvania.
• Novelist Select (EBSCO)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2013Book discovery content integrated into Apollo catalog, displaying recommendations and enhanced metadata for patrons.
• OverDrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationE-book and e-audiobook platform integration. Apollo automatically imports titles from OverDrive into library collections and provides patron authentication for seamless access.
• Baker & Taylor Axis 360coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital media library integration with automatic title import into Apollo catalog. Patrons can download Axis 360 items directly from their Apollo catalog.
• OneClickdigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationE-audiobook platform integration with automatic import into library collections.
• SquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated payment processor for accepting credit and debit card payments online for library fines, fees, and charges.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated payment processor for accepting credit and debit card payments online for library fines, fees, and charges.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• OCLC: Library cooperative offering WorldShare Management Services (WMS) and a broad portfolio of metadata, ILL, and discovery services. Competes with Apollo in public library automation as part of a much wider library-services portfolio.

Direct peers

• SirsiDynix: One of the largest providers of integrated library systems (e.g., Symphony, BLUEcloud) for public and academic libraries globally. Directly competes with Biblionix's Apollo in the North American public library automation segment.
• The Library Corporation (TLC): Long-standing vendor of public-library ILS products (LS2, CARL.Solution) and school library automation software, with overlapping vertical focus and similar subscription model to Biblionix.
• Follett School Solutions: Provides the Destiny Library Manager widely used in K-12 school libraries across North America. Direct competitor to Artemis ILS in school library automation.
• Alexandria (COMPanion Corporation): Vendor of the Alexandria library automation platform used primarily by K-12 schools, comparable to Artemis in functionality, deployment (hosted), and target customer profile.
• Innovative (Ex Libris Group): Offers the Polaris ILS and Sierra ILS, used by many public and K-12 libraries. Now part of Ex Libris Group under Clarivate, the combined entity is a direct head-to-head competitor to both Apollo and Artemis.

Emerging players

• ByWater Solutions: Leading U.S. Koha open-source ILS host and support provider for public and school libraries. Comparable customer base to Biblionix and an emerging alternative for budget-constrained libraries considering migration.
• Atriuum (Atlas Systems): Provides the Atriuum ILS for public and academic libraries, with a more limited footprint than Biblionix but overlapping customer profile (small-to-mid-sized North American public libraries).

Regional players

• Axiell Group: International provider of library and archive software (e.g., Axiell Arena, Quria) primarily serving European and Nordic public libraries. Comparable technology stack and vertical focus to Apollo, but in different geographies.

Others

• Koha Community: Open-source integrated library system maintained by a global community and hosted by various vendors including ByWater. Functions as the principal open-source alternative to proprietary systems like Apollo and represents a key substitute in the public library space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biblionix-llc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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