Public Libraries
Public and Local Authority Libraries
Fiona Borthwick
Fiona possesses decades of experience in public libraries, from working as a Library Assistant at 15 through to completing her CILIP Chartership. Fiona looks after most of our public library customers, as well as those based around Scotland.
Our Experience
We proudly work with public and local authority libraries throughout the UK, providing implementation, support and training for open source library software.
We believe that there is a natural alignment between the values of public libraries and open source software, including community collaboration and knowledge sharing, transparency, accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and equal access to information.
Public libraries choose Koha LMS and Aspen Discovery software because they are comprehensive, engaging and user-focused solutions that meet their needs with a suite of available integrations. By using open source software, not proprietary, libraries don’t pay expensive licensing fees or face vendor lock-in and also benefit from a global open source development and user community.
At Open Fifth, our focus is on delivering high-quality implementation, training and support for libraries and building lasting relationships with the customers we serve.
Products
Koha
The world’s first free and open source library management system. Fully featured and scalable, used worldwide.
Aspen Discovery
The next generation library discovery platform providing intuitive and engaging access to physical, digital, and archival collections.
Some of our public library customers…
Cheshire Education Library Service
East Dunbartonshire Council
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Newcastle City Council
Sefton Council