Run digital lending and public computers from one library command center.
A single standalone Odoo app for physical and digital catalogs, license-based lending, a concurrent-copy holds queue, public-computer terminal booking, print-credit tracking, and a self-service patron portal — no proprietary parent module required.
The problem
Libraries now juggle disconnected tools: one system for physical circulation, a locked-down add-on for license-based digital lending, and a separate kiosk tool or sign-up sheet for public computers and printing. Front-desk staff reconcile loans by hand, chase overdue digital returns, and release no-show terminal bookings manually, while directors have no trustworthy utilization numbers to justify budgets.
The solution
This app is one standalone Odoo module covering the whole workflow: a unified physical and digital catalog, a concurrent-copy holds queue, public-computer booking with automatic no-show release, print-credit tracking, and a self-service patron portal — with live visual dashboards for terminal availability and holds, so staff see facility state at a glance instead of opening record after record.
Everything a modern library needs, in one app
Every capability below is implemented in the module.
Unified Physical & Digital Catalog
One catalog for books, e-books, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers with cover art, ISBN/ASIN, providers and license models — no separate system for digital titles.
License-Based Digital Lending
Track cost-per-loan, license model and expiration on every digital loan so staff control publisher-licensed content without spreadsheets.
Concurrent-Copy Holds Queue
A visual holds dashboard enforces concurrent-copy limits and automatically promotes the next waiting patron the moment a copy frees up.
Public-Computer Terminal Booking
Patrons and staff book terminals by walk-in, phone or online, with session length tracked in minutes and a live color-coded availability board.
Automatic No-Show Release
Unclaimed terminal bookings release automatically on a configurable timeout, with a live countdown and one-click staff override.
Print-Credit Ledger & Alerts
A running print-credit balance per patron with low-balance alerts and a full top-up and spend history for instant dispute resolution.
Unified Overdue Fines
Consistent late-return penalty handling across both physical and digital loans, not just physical circulation.
Self-Service Patron Portal
Patrons browse the catalog, place holds, review loans and book terminals themselves from desktop or mobile.
Occupancy Heatmap & Reporting
A terminal-by-hour occupancy heatmap plus loan and print reporting give directors the utilization numbers needed to justify budgets.
How it works
Catalog & Configure
Set up providers, license models, terminals and settings, then load the physical and digital catalog.
Lend & Queue Holds
Check out physical and digital items; when every concurrent copy is out, the holds queue takes over and promotes patrons automatically.
Book & Monitor Terminals
Patrons reserve computers online or at the desk; staff watch live availability, approve extensions and let no-shows release automatically.
Track & Report
Print credit, fines and utilization update in real time, giving staff and directors the numbers they need at a glance.
Frequently asked
No sales fog. If your question isn't here, email us and we'll answer it the same way.
No. Library Digital Lending & Public Computers is a single standalone app — there is no proprietary parent module to buy or install first.
Buy it on the Odoo App Store
Purchase, download and install directly from the official Odoo Apps Store — you'll always get the latest supported build.
Library Digital Lending & Public Computers
Physical and license-based digital lending in one catalog with a holds queue, public-computer booking with no-show release and print credits — plus a self-service patron portal.
Buy on Odoo App Store