Public Libraries

‘Koha LMS and Aspen Discovery for public libraries‘ – Meet our public and local authority library account manager Fiona Borthwick. In this webinar Fiona provides an overview of how the Koha LMS and Aspen Discovery software combo has been used to reshape services in public libraries throughout the UK and overseas. Find out how Koha could support your library’s service, simplify staff workflows, and how the discovery and engagement interface enhances patron access to your library’s resources, campaigns and events.

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 library management system 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.

Case study – Knowsley Public Libraries.

Information Security

Effective, compliant and proactive information security management and cyber resilience are fundamental for everything we do here at Open Fifth. We hold certifications to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Cyber Essentials Plus, and Cyber Essentials. Read more about our information security.