Library systems and operations

Issuing books.
To ensure ongoing access to your library’s resources and services, you need to manage functions such as cataloguing and stocktaking efficiently. It’s easier to manage emergencies and other changes if you have plans in place.

Contents

Library catalogue.

Your library catalogue

To help library users find and access resources, your catalogue needs up-to-date information that makes sense to them. Find out about good cataloguing services and practices, and how to get the most out of your library system.
Record manager.

Record Manager: Cataloguing service for schools

National Library's Record Manager is a free, standards-based, online cataloguing tool for New Zealand schools. Read how your school library can access and use this tool.
Scanner and keyboard.

Library operations

You can minimise disruption to your school’s library services by preparing for events such as staff changes, building work, a merger with another library, your regular stocktake, technology changes or a civil emergency.
School libraries