Library startups are new companies or organizations that aim to disrupt or innovate the library industry by offering new products, services, or technologies to library patrons and professionals. Library startups can focus on a range of areas such as digital content, library automation, library management software, and education.

One example of a library startup is Libby, an app developed by OverDrive that allows users to borrow and read e-books and audiobooks from their local library. Another example is BiblioBoard, a digital library platform that provides access to e-books, digital archives, and multimedia content.

Other library startups have focused on automation and streamlining library processes, such as Library Market, which provides a platform for libraries to manage their collections, inventory, and checkouts. Another startup, LibraryPass, offers a digital content platform for libraries, providing access to comics, graphic novels, and other digital media.

Library startups are often founded by entrepreneurs who are passionate about libraries and believe that technology can help libraries remain relevant in the digital age. They work closely with librarians and library professionals to understand their needs and develop products that can help libraries better serve their communities.