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Lyra
What Lyra is
Lyra is an integrated library system for private and independent K–12 schools. Its browser-based tools cover cataloging, circulation, holds, inventory, and an online student catalog. Schools can import MARC files, Excel workbooks, and CSV files, and connect rosters through OneRoster integrations including FACTS, Blackbaud, Veracross, PowerSchool, Clever, ClassLink, Alma, and Rediker. Staff can use Vega to ask questions about a collection based on catalog data and aggregate statistics. Google and Microsoft single sign-on are supported. Lyra says it is built for FERPA compliance and COPPA protections; application data is hosted in the United States and encrypted at rest. Patron names, IDs, email addresses, and individual borrowing history are excluded from AI requests. Schools can export catalog and roster data in standard formats at any time. Lyra runs in a browser and has no separate mobile app. It does not provide digital lending, fines, interlibrary loan, or acquisitions and purchasing. Annual plans start at $795 a year for up to 150 patrons; listed plans include all features.
Who it suits
Lyra suits private and independent K–12 schools needing browser-based cataloging and circulation with student roster connections. It is not a fit for schools that need digital lending, fines, interlibrary loan, or acquisitions tools.
What it does well
- Imports MARC, Excel, and CSV catalog files.
- Connects rosters through listed OneRoster integrations.
- Vega answers collection questions using catalog data and aggregate statistics.
- Schools can export catalogs and rosters at any time.
- All listed patron-count plans include all features.
What to know first
- No separate mobile app is available.
- Does not provide digital lending or fines.
- Does not provide interlibrary loan or acquisitions.
- Plans start at $795 a year.
Limits
The P150 plan costs $795 a year and covers up to 150 patrons; larger listed plans set higher patron caps. Lyra does not provide digital lending, fines, interlibrary loan, or acquisitions and purchasing.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| P400 | per year · up to 400 patrons · all features included | $1,495 a year |
| P800 | per year · up to 800 patrons · all features included | $2,295 a year |
| P1500 | per year · up to 1,500 patrons · all features included | $3,495 a year |
| P150 | per year · up to 150 patrons · all features included | $795 a year |
| Custom | Quoted · diocesan, multi-campus, or networked schools | On request |
As lyralibrary.com lists them, read 1 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.lyralibrary.com/.
- Start the 30-day trial.
- Run Lyra in a web browser.
- Import catalog data from MARC, Excel, or CSV files.
- Connect a roster through a supported OneRoster integration.
Verdict
Lyra covers core catalog and circulation work for K–12 school libraries, with roster connections, student access, and collection questions via Vega. Check its exclusions and patron-count plan before committing; there is no separate mobile app.
Questions
How much does Lyra cost?
The P150 plan is $795 a year for up to 150 patrons. Other listed annual plans are 1495.00 USD for up to 400 patrons, 2295.00 USD for up to 800, and 3495.00 USD for up to 1,500.
Does Lyra offer a free plan or trial?
Lyra has no free plan, but it offers a 30-day trial.
Which platforms does Lyra support?
Lyra runs in a web browser. It has no separate mobile app to install.
Which roster systems connect with Lyra?
Lyra supports OneRoster connections including FACTS, Blackbaud, Veracross, PowerSchool, Clever, ClassLink, Alma, and Rediker.
Does Lyra support acquisitions or digital lending?
No. Lyra does not provide acquisitions and purchasing or digital lending. It also does not provide fines or interlibrary loan.
What does Lyra exclude from AI requests?
Patron names, IDs, email addresses, and individual borrowing histories are excluded from AI requests.
Facts from Lyra's own pages
- AI assistant
- Vega answers questions about a library collection in the staff app using catalog data and aggregate statistics. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
- AI privacy
- Patron names, IDs, emails, and individual borrowing history are excluded from AI requests. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Catalog imports
- Lyra imports MARC files, Excel workbooks, and CSV files. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Core functions
- The system provides cataloging, circulation, holds, inventory, and an online catalog for students. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Data ownership
- Schools can export their catalog and rosters at any time in standard formats. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Data residency
- Application data is hosted in the United States with AWS and Neon and encrypted at rest. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2025 · lyralibrary.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Hosted delivery
- Lyra runs in the browser and has no separate mobile app to install. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Product limitations
- Lyra does not provide digital lending, fines, interlibrary loan, or acquisitions and purchasing. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Product purpose
- Lyra is an integrated library system for private and independent K–12 schools. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Roster integrations
- Lyra supports OneRoster connections including FACTS, Blackbaud, Veracross, PowerSchool, Clever, ClassLink, Alma, and Rediker. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Security compliance
- Lyra states that it is built for FERPA compliance and COPPA protections. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Single sign-on
- Users can sign in with Google or Microsoft single sign-on. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Lyra says it answers email inquiries within a school day and lists [email protected]. · lyralibrary.com, 1 Oct 2026
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