Library Management System for Schools

Complete Cataloguing System

Professional features that rival enterprise systems

Ten comprehensive features covering cataloguing, organization, circulation, and migration — everything needed to replace Follett, Destiny, or any existing system.

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Barcode Scanner Support

Works with USB and Bluetooth scanners. Supports ISBN lookup plus custom barcodes for existing collections. Seamlessly integrates with Follett, Destiny, and other barcoded libraries.

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Three Organization Systems

Choose Dewey Decimal with reading age prefixes, modern Genre-based browsing with 21 categories, or keep your existing reference system. Switch anytime without losing data.

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Professional Label Printing

Generate QR codes (6/page or 8/page) and spine labels (16/page or 24/page) in bulk. Print-ready sheets work with standard Avery formats. Perfect for re-labelling collections.

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CSV Bulk Operations

Upload hundreds of books at once or bulk-edit existing collections. UPDATE MODE lets you modify books without re-entering all data. Perfect for migrations and large collections.

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Migration Support

Import from Follett, Destiny, Alexandria, Oliver, or any CSV system. Preserves existing barcodes and call numbers. No need to re-catalogue your entire collection.

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Library Settings Configuration

Configure loan periods, fines, borrowing limits by year group. Customize categories, locations, and barcode settings. Integration with your existing class lists.

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QR Code & Camera Scanning

Scan books with any phone or tablet camera. Generate unique QR codes for every book. No dedicated hardware required — works on iOS and Android out of the box.

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Student Checkout & Return

Search for a student, scan the book, done. Checkout recorded instantly with customizable due dates. Returns work the same way — scan and confirm.

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Overdue Tracking & Email Alerts

Automatic overdue detection every morning with email alerts to class teachers. No manual chasing — teachers know before they have to ask.

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Comprehensive Reports & Analytics

Five built-in views: Most Borrowed, Never Borrowed, Currently Checked Out, Overdue, and Student History. Filter by class, generate circulation analytics.

Why Schools Choose LibraryAid

Professional features without enterprise complexity

Get all the functionality of expensive library systems at a fraction of the cost and setup time.

Feature	LibraryAid	Follett Destiny	Alexandria
Annual Cost (500 students)	£800-960	£1,000-2,000+	£800-1,500+
Setup Time	Minutes	2-4 weeks	1-3 weeks
Training Required	None	Extensive	Moderate
Barcode Scanner Support	✅	✅	✅
Reading Engagement Platform	Built-in AI recommendations	Basic	None
Parent Engagement	Dedicated portals	Limited	None

Migration & Setup

From any library system to LibraryAid in under a day

Whether you're using Follett, Destiny, or a spreadsheet — migrate your entire collection and start circulating immediately.

Export your existing data

Export from Follett, Destiny, or any system as CSV. We support all major formats and provide migration templates for seamless transfers.

Choose your organization system

Keep your existing references, switch to Dewey with reading age prefixes, or go modern with genre-based organization. Fully customizable.

Bulk upload and configure

Import your collection via CSV with barcode mapping. Configure loan periods, borrowing limits, and library settings. Ready in minutes.

Print labels and go live

Generate QR codes and spine labels in bulk. Print on standard Avery sheets. Start circulating immediately with barcode or QR scanning.

Migration Success

Schools switching from enterprise systems

Real results from schools that moved from Follett, Destiny, and other expensive systems to LibraryAid.

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9,400+ Books Migrated

From multiple systems including Follett Destiny and legacy databases. Full catalogue data preserved including existing barcodes and classifications.

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Faster Setup

What takes weeks with enterprise systems takes an afternoon with LibraryAid. CSV import preserves existing barcodes and classifications without manual re-entry.

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Significant Cost Savings

Schools report substantial savings compared to enterprise systems, while gaining integrated reading engagement features not available in traditional library software.

Need Migration Help?

Our team provides free migration consultation for schools switching from other library systems.

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See it in action

Built for real school libraries

These are real screens from a live school deployment — not mockups.

Checkout done in under 10 seconds

Search for a student, scan the book's QR code, and the checkout is confirmed immediately — with the student's name, book title, and due date shown on screen.

Works on any phone or tablet with a camera
14-day loan period set automatically
Due date shown clearly at confirmation
Instant option to check out another book

LibraryAid checkout success screen showing Checked Out confirmation with due date Sunday 29 March 2026

Circulation reports that actually get used

Five report tabs give you a complete picture of your library's circulation — which books are flying off the shelves, which haven't moved in months, and exactly who has what.

Most Borrowed — top 20 books by checkout count
Never Borrowed — find overlooked stock
Currently Checked Out — full live view
Overdue — one click to see every late book
Student History — individual borrowing records
Filter any view by class

LibraryAid circulation reports showing Most Borrowed Books tab with summary stats and ranked book list

Cataloguing Plans

Professional library management at primary school prices

Complete cataloguing system with barcode support, organization options, and migration tools. Choose based on your school size — all plans cost 50-90% less than enterprise alternatives.

Introductory

Introductory + Cataloguing

Up to 200 students

£45/month

£450/year — save £90

Complete cataloguing system
Barcode & QR code scanning
3 organization systems
CSV bulk operations
Professional label printing
Migration support
5 circulation reports
AI book recommendations
Up to 200 students

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No rip-and-replace required

LibraryAid cataloguing is designed to fit around how your school already works — not force you to change everything at once.

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Use alongside your existing system

Run LibraryAid cataloguing in parallel with your current library software while you transition. No obligation to switch everything on day one.

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Import your existing catalogue

Bring in your existing book records via CSV. We can help with the import — you don't need to re-enter thousands of books by hand.

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No hardware to buy

Any phone or tablet with a camera becomes a barcode scanner. There's no dedicated hardware to procure, maintain, or replace when it breaks.

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Teachers learn it in minutes

The checkout flow is three steps: find student, scan book, confirm. Teachers don't need training — they just pick it up.

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Your data stays yours

All student data is stored securely in your school's account. Nothing is shared. You can export everything at any time.

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Real support from real people

Not a help centre labyrinth. Email us and a person replies. We help with imports, setup questions, and anything else you need.

Library Management That Rivals Follett & Destiny