What is Broadcom Librarian?

Broadcom Librarian is an advanced mainframe library and change management solution designed to help organizations manage critical software assets with greater efficiency and control. The platform delivers general-purpose library management services that support application development, source code management, and operational governance across mainframe environments. Its Change Control Facility (CCF) automates complex change management procedures, enabling organizations to streamline the manipulation and maintenance of software libraries and related data records. Librarian supports both parallel and concurrent development, helping teams collaborate more effectively while maintaining system integrity and consistency. The solution uses self-reorganizing, highly compressed file formats to optimize online storage utilization and improve overall performance within enterprise systems. Librarian also includes extensive reporting, security, performance monitoring, archiving, and recovery features that simplify application management and operational oversight. Organizations can leverage detailed audit trails to monitor change activity, maintain compliance standards, and improve transparency across development processes. The platform enables businesses to manage software modules across multiple mainframe platforms, creating a more centralized and efficient approach to application lifecycle management. Broadcom supports Librarian with professional services, technical documentation, educational programs, and integration resources to help customers maximize the value of the solution. By automating change control and improving visibility into development activities, Librarian helps reduce operational complexity while increasing productivity and governance. The platform is well suited for enterprises seeking reliable software asset management, streamlined development operations, and stronger compliance management within large-scale mainframe infrastructures.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Broadcom
Date Founded:
1991
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.broadcom.com/products/mainframe/application-development/librarian

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Video Library
Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Broadcom Librarian Categories and Features

Change Management Software

Approval Workflow
Audit Trail
Automated Notifications
Change Calendar
Change Planning
Compliance Management
Prioritization
Release Management
Task Management
Tracking & Reporting
Training Management