Trusted by UK Primary Schools

School Library Management
Made Simple

A modern, easy-to-use library system designed specifically for schools. Track books, manage loans, and inspire young readers with StoryStarlings.

1000+
Books Managed
500+
Students Served
99%
Uptime
UK
Based & Hosted
Features

Everything Your Library Needs

Powerful features designed specifically for school libraries, built with teachers and librarians in mind.

Barcode Scanning

Quick checkout and returns with ISBN barcode scanning. Works with any USB scanner or device camera - no special hardware needed.

Auto Book Details

Scan an ISBN and we automatically fetch book covers, titles, authors, and descriptions. Building your catalogue has never been easier.

Student Management

Import students from Arbor, SIMS, or CSV. Track borrowing history, reading preferences, and loan limits per year group.

Reports & Analytics

See which books are popular, track overdue items, monitor reading trends, and export data for governors' reports.

Your School Branding

Add your school logo, colors, and custom messaging. Each school gets their own branded subdomain (e.g., yourschool.storystarlings.com).

Overdue Reminders

Automatic notifications help ensure books come back on time. Dashboard alerts and printable overdue lists for class teachers.

How It Works

Up and Running in Minutes

No complicated setup. No training required. Just scan and go.

1

Create Your Library

We set up your school's branded library portal with your logo and colours.

2

Add Your Books

Scan ISBN barcodes and we fetch all the book details automatically.

3

Import Students

Upload from your MIS or add students manually with library card numbers.

4

Start Lending

Checkout books with a quick scan. Track everything from one dashboard.

Roadmap

What's Next

We're always improving Story Starlings. Here's what we're working on.

Reading Age Assessments

Track student reading progress with standardised assessments and comprehension quizzes.

Book Reading Levels

Assign reading levels to books so students can find titles at the right level for them.

Reading Progress Reports

Reports showing reading age progress over time, books read by level, and class comparisons.

Student Quiz Portal

A child-friendly interface for students to take comprehension quizzes and track their reading.

Have a feature request? Let us know

New Feature

Public Library Catalogue

Let students and teachers browse your library collection without logging in. Perfect for classroom displays and encouraging reading.

  • Child-friendly grid and bookshelf views
  • Filter by genre, author, and availability
  • Works on interactive whiteboards and tablets
  • No login required - just bookmark and browse
Library Catalogue

Ready to Transform Your School Library?

Get in touch to set up your school's library system. Free setup, friendly support, and no long-term contracts.