Not every improvement shouts for attention, but they’re often the ones that make your daily work smoother, faster, and more intuitive. Version 2.4 of SLLS includes several thoughtful additions that respond directly to what librarians told us they need.

Let’s start with a deceptively simple but powerful upgrade: customisable book and spine labels. 

You can control what information appears on your physical book labels, and in what order. Whether you’re cataloguing fiction, class texts, or legal and special collections, you’re no longer tied to default fields. Just drag and drop to add, remove, or rearrange fields – quickly and easily. 

You might: 

• Display Accelerated Reader levels for younger readers 
• Highlight genre or reading age for special collections 
• Exclude classmark for smaller or informal setups 

This flexibility ensures that your printed labels reflect the realities of your library, not someone else’s idea of best practice. It’s all about enabling physical resources to be just as clear, personalised, and helpful as your digital catalogue. 

Another area we’ve updated is Dark Mode. It’s a real boost for eye comfort during long cataloguing sessions or for those who work in dimmer environments (common in older buildings or small corner spaces). It also improves accessibility for users with visual sensitivities, making it easier for them to engage with your OPAC or admin dashboard. 

And then there’s the new Series Authority Lists, which help you (and your readers) find every title in a series, in order – without the guesswork. Whether it’s the “Minecraft Novels”, “Diaries of a Wimpy Kid” or a non-fiction series, this small but mighty improvement helps create a smoother reading experience and saves time answering the age-old question: “What comes next?” 

Get creative with your books of the week!