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MeLCat and ILS Compatibility

MeLCat Library? Thinking about migrating to a new ILS?

Different ILS' provide different levels of compatibility with MeLCat. The table below provides information on key MeLCat-related features for some of the most popular and/or newest systems. When investigating a new ILS, please be sure to discuss and plan for any potential additional vendor cost related to implementing MeLCat using the new ILS. Currently, the Direct to INN-Reach API (D2IR) is available for the following systems: ExLibris Alma, FOLIO (hosted by EBSCO), Koha (hosted by ByWater), and Polaris.

Ability to:Provide item data in needed formatProvide circulation status of itemsExport patron dataInteroperate with MeLCat via NCIPAutomatically export data at set timeProvide data on deleted holdings

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Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Biblionix Apollo Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Book Systems Atriuum Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Evergreen Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ExLibris Alma Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ExLibris Alma via D2IR API Yes Yes Not needed Not needed Not needed Yes
ExLibris Voyager Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
FOLIO Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
FOLIO (EBSCO) via D2IR API Yes Yes Not needed Not needed Not needed Yes
Follett Destiny Yes No Yes No No Yes
III Millennium/Sierra Yes Yes Not needed Not needed Not needed Yes
Koha Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Koha (ByWater) via D2IR API Yes Yes Not needed Not needed Not needed Yes
OCLC Worldshare Management System Unknown No No No No Unknown
Polaris Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Polaris via D2IR API Yes Yes Not needed Not needed Not needed Yes
SirsiDynix Horizon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SirsiDynix Symphony Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
TLC Library.Solution Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes


Updated Feb. 17, 2022


More detailed information on MeLCat technical requirements is also available.