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For schools & librarians

Bring School Book Share to your school.

Help families spend less on assigned books and keep last year's copies in circulation. Students do the work on their phones. Your library is the safe place where books change hands.

Become a founding schoolSee the library desk demo
$0Cost to your schoolNo budget request and no contract.
~5 minA day at the deskOne scan at drop-off and one at pickup.
🔒Private by designOnly library staff see student names.
📷No new equipmentAny browser and your existing barcode scanner.

For librarians & schools

Why schools sign up

We're looking for a few founding partner schools. Librarians and teachers help shape how it works, and it's free for schools.

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    Safe by designSwaps stay inside your school community and hand-offs happen at the library or front office, not with strangers.
  • $
    Free for schoolsNo budget request, no contract. Families spend less on assigned books.
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    Built around your reading listsShare your class and summer reading lists, and students see who already has each book.
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    Books keep circulatingLast year's copies go to this year's readers instead of sitting on a shelf at home.

Become a founding school

Leave your details and we'll reach out to set up a short call.

Thank you! We'll be in touch soon to talk about bringing School Book Share to your school.

See what librarians see

An interactive preview of the library desk: the hold shelf, the scan desk, reading-list coverage and reports.

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The library deskTry the scan desk and see a typical day.
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How the whole process worksFive steps, who does what, and the rules that keep it fair.
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School & librarian questions

Can our PTO or parent group help?

Yes. Parent groups are often the fastest way to get started. Parents can list their family's books, help spread the word, and support the library desk. See how parents can help.

What does it cost?

Nothing. School Book Share is free for schools and free for students. There is no contract.

How much staff time does it take?

Students do the listing and requesting on their phones. At the library desk, each hand-off is one scan at drop-off and one at pickup. Most schools spend about 5 minutes a day. See the library desk.

Do we need special equipment?

No. The library desk runs in any web browser, and works with the USB barcode scanner you may already use for your catalog. Codes can also be typed.

How is student privacy protected?

Students never see each other's names, photos or contact details, and there is no student-to-student messaging. Only librarians and school administrators can see who is involved in a hand-off.

Can we start small?

Yes. Many schools start with one grade or one English class, then expand once it's running smoothly.

What does a founding school do?

Founding schools try School Book Share first and help shape it. We'll set up a short call, add your reading lists, and support your library staff directly.