Library Management

Junior Bookshelf library management is a modern way for schools to run their libraries with ease and efficiency. Working on tablets, mobiles, and PCs, it integrates seamlessly within the school and at home. Pupils enjoy a dedicated search page and personalised area, while staff benefit from fast issue-and-return tools, automatic bibliographic data, MARC support, and simple catalogue management.

Intelligent reporting dashboards, automatic reading lists, professional label printing, and streamlined overdue management, Junior Bookshelf delivers complete control. Self-service kiosk mode and flexible paper or electronic library cards enhance independence and import workflow, creating a smarter, more engaging library experience for the whole school.

Benefits of an Advanced Online Library Management System

• Accessible Anywhere, On Any Device

  • With full compatibility across tablets, mobiles, and PCs, students, staff, and parents can access the library anytime through a standard web browser - no apps, no barriers.

• Fast, Student-Friendly Searching

  • A dedicated search page designed for pupils makes it easy for them to fnid the right book quickly, encouraging independence and improving user engagement.

• Personalised Student Areas

  • Learners can view current loans, reading history, reading lists, and recommendations, supporting reading development and ownership of learning.

• Efficient Issue & Return Workflow

  • Simple circulation tools streamline the issue and returning of resources, saving staff time and ensuring real-time accuracy of stock records.

• Powerful Reporting Dashboards

  • Visual dashboards give librarians and leadership teams instant insights into borrowering trends, resource usage, reading habbits, and overdue activity - supporting data-driven decisions.

• Convenient Self-Service Kiosk

  • A self-service station empowers students to issue and return items independently, reducing queues and increasing library efficiency.

• Automatic Reading Lists

  • Reading lists guide students, promote resources, and encourage broader reading scopes.

• Complete Online Catalogue Control

  • Staff can easily add, edit, or delete catalogue items, ensuring the library remains up to date and reflective of current stock.

• Instant Bibliographic Data Retrieval

  • Automatic Bibliographic data speeds up cataloguing and ensures accurate, professional-quality records with minimal effort.

• MARC File Support

  • Import and export MARC records seasmlessly, ensuring compatibility with recognised library standards and simlifying data migration.

• Professional Label Printing

  • Generate spine labels, barcodesm and shelf markers directly from the system for quick, organised, and consistent stock management.

• Effective Overdue Management

  • Automated overdue workflows - including reminders and reporting for resource recovery reducing the cost of lost items.

• Flexible Identification Options

  • Support for both paper and electronic library cards ensures every school can choose the method that best suits its budget, workflow, and technology environment.