Create a backup file in Small Library Pro

On the Advanced (1) menu click Maintenance (2). In the Maintenance window click Backup.

Click Browse (1) and select a destination drive or folder for a backup file. Click Next (2).

To backup all databases click Back Up All Databases (1). Click Next (2).

Click Start Backup to finish the backup.

Option 2: Compress Data Folder

Instead of using the built-in backup feature, you can also create a "compressed/zipped folder" of the "DATA" folder.

• Select your small library pro installation folder (1).
• Select the DATA folder (2).
• Click with the right mouse button on the DATA (3) folder to display a popup menu.
• In the popup menu select Send To / Compressed (zipped) folder (4) (on your Windows this command could have a different name).

Sending the Backup File
After creating the backup file, you need to send it to us for further processing.

Option 1: Email Attachment (For Small Files)
If the backup file is relatively small, you can send it as an attachment in an email. Follow these steps:

• Compose a new email.
• Attach the backup file to the email.
• Send the email to us.

Option 2: Cloud Storage (For Large Files)
For larger backup files, it's more efficient to upload the file to a web-based cloud storage service (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive) and share the upload link.

• Upload the backup file to your preferred cloud storage service.
• Generate a shareable link to the uploaded file.
• Send the link to us via email.

Once we receive your backup file, we will review the data and process the transfer. You will receive a file from us. The file will allow you to transfer your library data to the new Handy Library Manager application.

Question: On February 19, 2025, we purchased Handy Library Manager plus 1 year Technical Support. Today, February 24, 2025, we downloaded the software onto the library computer. However, we need to know how to move the info from the old software we purchased from you approximately 10 years ago to the new Handy Library Manager.

Answer: We provide free data transfer from Pro to Handy for all users who purchase the upgrade. You can submit either the backup file or a compressed data folder from Library Pro. This process usually takes 1-2 business days.

Question: We currently have the Small Library Organizer program. What do you foresee as a charge for data cleaning and formatting to the Handy Library Manager?

Answer: We have processed numerous library data sets from Small Library Organizer Pro. In most cases, the regular one-year support plan, which costs $59.95, covered the data cleaning and transfer procedures. However, in order to provide an accurate estimate, we need to review the data first.