Education & Libraries

Library management, IT asset tracking, equipment loans and student ID scanning for schools and universities.

UK schools, colleges and universities run more hardware than ever — Chromebooks, iPads, lab equipment, library stock, sports kit and AV. We supply barcode and RFID scanners for library issue and return, IT asset audit, equipment loan management and student/staff ID scanning. Hardware integrates with the major UK library management systems (Koha, Capita, OCLC, ExLibris) and IT asset platforms (Snipe-IT, Lansweeper, ServiceNow).

Key features

• Library issue and return. Counter and self-issue barcode scanners for library books, journals and AV stock — works with Koha, Capita, OCLC and ExLibris.
• IT asset tracking. Audit scanners and RFID readers for tracking Chromebooks, iPads, laptops and AV equipment across departments and sites.
• Equipment loan management. Scan-in / scan-out workflows for sports kit, lab equipment, musical instruments and short-loan AV.
• Student ID and access. Barcode, magstripe and NFC readers for student ID scanning at library entry, lab access and exam check-in.
• Self-issue stations. RFID and barcode-based self-issue kiosks for library service points and IT loan desks.
• Budget-friendly procurement. Education-sector pricing with PO billing, framework awareness and per-site asset tagging for school and college estates.

Frequently asked questions

Will this work with our library management system?

Yes — our scanners integrate via HID with Koha, Capita, OCLC, ExLibris and most UK library systems. RFID self-issue stations integrate via standard protocols.

What about Chromebook and iPad audit?

RFID and barcode handheld readers run a full audit of a 1,000-device 1:1 estate in under a day. Output integrates with Snipe-IT, Lansweeper and ServiceNow.

Are these suitable for primary school use?

Yes — robust, simple, easy-to-train scanners with audible confirmation. Many UK primary schools use the same handheld for library, kit cupboard and reception.

Do you work with education frameworks?

Yes — we supply via the major UK education frameworks and direct-award arrangements. Net-30 PO billing and asset-tagged dispatch are standard.

Can students self-issue books?

RFID self-issue stations are now standard in UK university libraries. We supply RFID tags, station hardware and integration with your LMS.

Lead time on a multi-school MAT rollout?

Standard scanners ship next-day. MAT-wide asset-tagged rollouts typically deploy in 3-6 weeks aligned to school holiday windows.