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The industry’s most complete catalog enrichment solution

From premium cover service to librarian-recommended lists, see all the enrichment elements that Syndetics Unbound has to offer.

Syndetics Unbound

Catalog enrichment solution

Transform your catalog into a dynamic showcase for your collection with Syndetics Unbound, the most complete catalog enrichment solution for libraries. With a modern, intuitive interface, Syndetics Unbound helps patrons discover their next favorite read and other media they’ll love, with features that encourage interactive exploration of what your library has to offer.

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Syndetics Unbound enhances catalog records for books and other media such as movies, music, and and more to make them more discoverable than ever before. With over fifteen adaptive and professionally sourced enrichment elements—such as cover images, summaries, professional and reader reviews, “You May Also Like,” and more—Syndetics Unbound guides patrons to quickly find the materials they need and piques their interest in exploring the breadth of your library’s collection.

There’s no need to worry about accuracy with Syndetics Unbound. Our metadata is powered by Bowker®, the exclusive ISBN agency in the United States and Australia and the world’s leading provider for bibliographic and publisher information. We’ve also partnered with LibraryThing for high-quality, librarian-vetted recommendations and reviews from people who are passionate about books.

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Syndetics Unbound offers libraries the most complete catalog enrichment solution. Our all-in-one tool is backed by industry-trusted data sourced from Books in Print and LibraryThing.

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With eye-catching visuals and elements such as You May Also Like, Look Inside, and Reader Reviews, Syndetics Unbound makes it easier for patrons to uncover hidden gems and relevant resources.

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Maintain patrons’ expectations and experience a turn-key integration with Syndetics Unbound’s quick and easy implementation, compatible with all major ILS and discovery platforms.

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Usage statistics provide a comprehensive and accessible view of how Syndetics Unbound is enhancing your collection and being used by your patrons.

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Syndetics Unbound

Catalog enrichment solution

Transform your catalog into a dynamic showcase for your collection with Syndetics Unbound, the most complete catalog enrichment solution for libraries. With a modern, intuitive interface, Syndetics Unbound helps patrons discover their next favorite read and other media they’ll love, with features that encourage interactive exploration of what your library has to offer.
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Syndetics Unbound enhances catalog records for books and other media such as movies, music, and and more to make them more discoverable than ever before. With over fifteen adaptive and professionally sourced enrichment elements—such as cover images, summaries, professional and reader reviews, “You May Also Like,” and more—Syndetics Unbound guides patrons to quickly find the materials they need and piques their interest in exploring the breadth of your library’s collection.

There’s no need to worry about accuracy with Syndetics Unbound. Our metadata is powered by Bowker®, the exclusive ISBN agency in the United States and Australia and the world’s leading provider for bibliographic and publisher information. We’ve also partnered with LibraryThing for high-quality, librarian-vetted recommendations and reviews from people who are passionate about books.

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library discovery service

Syndetics Unbound offers libraries the most complete catalog enrichment solution. Our all-in-one tool is backed by industry-trusted data sourced from Books in Print and LibraryThing.
library discovery service

With eye-catching visuals and elements such as You May Also Like, Look Inside, and Reader Reviews, Syndetics Unbound makes it easier for patrons to uncover hidden gems and relevant resources.

Maintain patrons’ expectations and experience a turn-key integration with Syndetics Unbound’s quick and easy implementation, compatible with all major ILS and discovery platforms.
library discovery service

Usage statistics provide a comprehensive and accessible view of how Syndetics Unbound is enhancing your collection and being used by your patrons.
library discovery service
From premium cover service to librarian-recommended lists, see all the enrichment elements that Syndetics Unbound has to offer.
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Customer Voice

“Syndetics Unbound enhances our Vega Discover catalog with comprehensive content that extends our catalog beyond a list of resources. Patrons can find context and connections between the resources they view as well as take a deeper dive into a particular title or author. It is a critical element in providing the catalog experience we want for our patrons.”
— Laurie Shedrick, Assistant Directory and Technology Operations Managers, Mid-Hudson Library System (New York)

Syndetics Unbound Content

  • Global Titles

  • Summaries & Annotations

  • Cover Images

  • Professional Reviews

  • DRM-Free titles

Key Features

Over 64 million full-color cover images for books, videos, DVS, and CDs. Premium cover service automatically generates cover images if one does not exist.

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Over 43 million summaries and annotations covering fiction, non-fiction, and both trade and scholarly titles.

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More than 6.4 million reviews are available from authoritative sources such as Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Choice, Kirkus, New York Times, BookList, and more.

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Recommendations

Suggests other books patrons may enjoy in your catalog, as well as other series and other author.

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Helps readers follow their favorite series in order.

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Highlights notable titles to guide discovery, including well-known awards such as the National Book Award and Booker Prize.

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Allows librarians to curate lists that display within the catalog, showcasing topics, genres, staff picks, and more.

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Key Features

Over 64 million full-color cover images for books, videos, DVS, and CDs. Premium cover service automatically generates cover images if one does not exist.

Over 43 million summaries and annotations covering fiction, non-fiction, and both trade and scholarly titles.

More than 6.4 million reviews are available from authoritative sources such as Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Choice, Kirkus, New York Times, BookList, and more.

Recommendations

Suggests other books patrons may enjoy in your catalog, as well as other series and other author.

Helps readers follow their favorite series in order.

Highlights notable titles to guide discovery, including well-known awards such as the National Book Award and Booker Prize.

Allows librarians to curate lists that display within the catalog, showcasing topics, genres, staff picks, and more.

Syndetics Unbound receives Platinum designation in 2025 Modern Library Awards! More than 90,000 libraries were invited to score products in LibraryWorks’ Modern Library Awards (MLA). Learn how Syndetics Unbound earned top marks by delivering the modern library experience users expect.

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