As a brand-new higher education institution, Scotland College of Chiropractic began its library journey with nothing more than an Excel spreadsheet. But as the collection of resources grew, so did the need for a professional, intuitive, and scalable library management system for colleges to manage resources effectively.
Manual library management was quickly becoming unsustainable:
No real system: “We used an Excel sheet to catalogue all received books and DVDs.”
Confusion and inaccessibility: “It was an impractical way of cataloguing all items – never actually knowing what we have and where.”
Growing collection: Frequent new donations created pressure to modernise and professionalise.
"Don’t waste your time. SLLS is an easy-to-use, clear, and structured system with a great team to support you along the way.”
On joining the college, the librarian explored options and discovered Simple Little Library System (SLLS).
Risk-free trial: “We were given a 30-day free trial and an extremely flexible support person to assist.”
Hands-on learning: “I learned the logistics of the system and found the Help Centre very useful.”
Clean, informative interface: “The system is very straightforward and easy to use. Its design is clean and informative for users.”
During the trial, the librarian experimented with updating titles, adding links and images, assigning subjects, and customising locations, ensuring SLLS could support the college library from day one.
A standout part of the experience was the exceptional support from the SLLS team:
Excellent sales relationship: “Shaun was amazing – very detail-oriented, informative and patient, given the volume of my repetitive questions!”
Responsive service: “The team was very hands-on and flexible.”
Guidance throughout onboarding: Ongoing support helped tailor the system perfectly to the college’s needs.
The implementation of SLLS gave Scotland College of Chiropractic an efficient, reliable foundation for its new library.
Simplified cataloguing: “I can now catalogue new donations with ease, track existing copies and their locations.”
Automated workflows: Features like loan, return, Auto-Cat, and reservation notifications make day-to-day library work efficient.
Remote Accessibility: “The system’s accessibility from other devices is a major benefit.”
“The comprehensibility of the system, and the handholding during our free trial, made all the difference.”
Discover how Simple Little Library System can help you build a professional, scalable college library, backed by expert support every step of the way.
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