Library lending, powered by your phone
Replace paper registers and messy spreadsheets with scan-based check-in/out, automated reminders, and a searchable catalog. Fast to set up, easy for volunteers, reliable for audits.
No credit card required. Set up in under 15 minutes.
Everything a small library needs — nothing it doesn't
Built for school book rooms, community libraries, and volunteer-run collections. Simple enough for day one, reliable enough for year ten.
Import your catalog in minutes
Upload a CSV or scan ISBNs with your phone camera. Minimal required fields mean you can start lending the same day — no metadata perfection needed.
Scan-based check-out and check-in
Use your phone camera as a barcode scanner. Point, tap, done. Due dates and renewals are handled automatically so you can focus on patrons.
Automated reminders and holds
Email reminders go out before and after due dates. Patrons can place holds through a public catalog link and get notified when their book is ready.
Searchable public catalog
Share a single link so students, parents, and community members can browse your collection, check availability, and place holds — no login required.
Clear records for disputes and audits
Every check-out, return, and renewal is timestamped. Downloadable reports make end-of-year audits and overdue follow-ups straightforward.
Works on any device
Built mobile-first for one-handed use at the circulation desk. Runs in any browser on phones, tablets, and desktops — no app install needed.
From spreadsheet to circulation in three steps
Import your books
Upload a CSV from your existing spreadsheet, or scan ISBNs with your phone camera. Add title and author now — edit the rest later.
Add your members
Import a student roster via CSV or add members one by one. Each member gets a scannable card you can print from the app.
Start scanning
Scan a member card, scan a book, done. Due dates, renewals, holds, and reminders work automatically from your lending rules.
Built for the way small libraries actually work
Enterprise library systems assume a trained cataloger with dedicated hardware. ShelfScan assumes a busy volunteer with a phone. Sensible defaults, minimal required fields, and a circulation workflow designed for interrupts — because someone always walks up mid-checkout.
- No dedicated scanning hardware needed
- Sensible defaults — override only when you want to
- Downloadable exports for record-keeping and audits
Ready to replace the spreadsheet?
Set up your library in under 15 minutes. Import your books, add your members, and start scanning today.