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School Library Software

247lib.com and Hedgehog offer branded archive and library management systems
that are easy to install and available on all devices.

Discover more about school libraries
School library icon

School Libraries

247lib.com and Hedgehog offer branded archive and library management systems that are easy to install and available on all devices.

Discover more about school libraries

Hedgehog and 247lib.com are school library management systems, which are easy to install, fun to use and packed full of excitement to engage your students.

Easy search options make finding items fast and fun.

Design your own student portal (OPAC) with your own branding and look and feel, so students feel engaged with your school.

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Choose from two school library management systems

     The difference between these two are highlighted in the feature matrix below

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247lib.com for schools

A fully functional library management system for schools and colleges.

Favoured by expert librarians

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Hedgehog

A fully functional library management system for
primary schools and secondary schools.

Popular features

  • Intuitive, east to learn and easy to use.
  • Great support; Built and supported in the UK by library specialists.
  • We offer flexible pricing models to suit you and your student's needs.
  • Scalable for small libraries with 1 librarian up to large libraries with millions of transactions.
  • Comprehensive -you get all the functionality you need in one system.
  • Send notices via email and SMS saves time and energy.
  • Configurable -you only use the features you need.
  • Cloud based -no need to install any software.
  • Based on industry standards (MARC 21, Z39.50, XML) for
    interoperability with other systems.
  • High quality management information and comprehensive statistics.
  • Library migration expertise.
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Hedgehog

A fully functional library management system for
primary schools and secondary schools.

Popular features

  • The 'Circulation Desk' module is easy to use for staff and
    students alike and requires no training.
  • Our self-service application gives pupils idependence by allowing
    them to issue , renew and return item themselves.
  • For academy trusts, we offer cloud licences which allow schools to
    the share the costs of library management and the workload by using a
    common library catalogue.
  • Easily manage a full range of resources including laptops,equipment
    and digital resources.
  • The capacity to book resouces such as rooms,laptops, and attendence
    at events.
  • A configuration personal area that allows staff and students to maintain reading lists, favourite searches and individual profiles.
  • Easy search which makes finding iteams fast and fun.
  • User-friendly cataloguing via Z39.50 connectivity to the British Library
  • A reporting module which allows for easy communication with patrents ands
    delivers appropriate information in arange of formats including
    word.
  • Quickly check-in and check-out items using biometrics and active
    directories.
  • Integration with students information mangement systems(SIMS)
    virtual learning environments(VLEs) and PC booking systems.


Feature matrix 247lib logo
247Lib.com
Hedgehog logo
Hedgehog
Easy Cataloguing

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Z39.50 (import of catalogue records from external libraries

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Easy and fast circulation

✔

✔
User maintenance

✔

✔
Web browser configuration

✔

✔
Stock management

✔

✔
User configurable recording

✔

✔
Engaging, branded websites

✔

✔
Reading lists

✔

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Reading levels

✖

✔
Configurable search

✔

✔
Support for MARC 21 standards

✔

✔
Document management

✔

✔
Digital resources

✔

✔
Support for Accelerated Reader

✔

✔
Support for Wonde

✔

✔
Acquisitions

✔

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Budget management

✔

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Periodicals

✔

✖
Advanced reservations

✔

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Survey tools

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Enquiry helpdesk

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Authority management

✔

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Demonstrations can be undertaken either onsite or as 'webinars' on the internet. Webinars are quick to set up and you do not need to move from your desks.
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