A modern, easy-to-use library system designed specifically for schools. Track books, manage loans, and inspire young readers with StoryStarlings.
Powerful features designed specifically for school libraries, built with teachers and librarians in mind.
Quick checkout and returns with ISBN barcode scanning. Works with any USB scanner or device camera - no special hardware needed.
Scan an ISBN and we automatically fetch book covers, titles, authors, and descriptions. Building your catalogue has never been easier.
Import students from Arbor, SIMS, or CSV. Track borrowing history, reading preferences, and loan limits per year group.
See which books are popular, track overdue items, monitor reading trends, and export data for governors' reports.
Add your school logo, colors, and custom messaging. Each school gets their own branded subdomain (e.g., yourschool.storystarlings.com).
Automatic notifications help ensure books come back on time. Dashboard alerts and printable overdue lists for class teachers.
No complicated setup. No training required. Just scan and go.
We set up your school's branded library portal with your logo and colours.
Scan ISBN barcodes and we fetch all the book details automatically.
Upload from your MIS or add students manually with library card numbers.
Checkout books with a quick scan. Track everything from one dashboard.
We're always improving Story Starlings. Here's what we're working on.
Track student reading progress with standardised assessments and comprehension quizzes.
Assign reading levels to books so students can find titles at the right level for them.
Reports showing reading age progress over time, books read by level, and class comparisons.
A child-friendly interface for students to take comprehension quizzes and track their reading.
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Let students and teachers browse your library collection without logging in. Perfect for classroom displays and encouraging reading.
Get in touch to set up your school's library system. Free setup, friendly support, and no long-term contracts.