20+
years of experience is built in our latest version
Powering a love for reading across school communities
To ignite a love of reading in your school community, you need more than a basic library system. Reading Cloud unites students, staff, and parents, empowering schools to foster independent learning and build a vibrant reading culture with easy-to-use tools.
1.5m+
readers are supported by Reading Cloud
8m+
books are loaned per annum
5,000+
schools trust in our library solutions
Why choose us
A smarter way to manage your school library, support literacy, and nurture life–long readers. Support independent reading, track progress, and connect families or students, through every stage.
Create life-long readers
Encourage pupil librarians through a self-serve, intuitive library management solution and whole school engagement experience.
Every stage and level covered
From primary pupils to sixth form students, the ability to read fluently and for pleasure, opens doors; academically, socially, and emotionally.
Flexible and scalable
Our library management platform supports whole school communities. Whether a single school or MAT, our platform grows with you and gives you the tools to develop all levels of readers.
Smarter reader insights
Track borrowing habits, highlight popular titles, and use data to support literacy strategies across your school community.
Save time and admin
Streamline cataloguing and stock management so your team can focus on student engagement, not spreadsheets.
Free whitepaper
Unlock the power of reading for pleasure
Reading for enjoyment is at an all-time low, but schools can change that. We’ve partnered with the School Library Association to create free guides for primary and secondary schools. Each explores practical ways to build a strong reading culture and the long-term impact it can have on learners’ success.
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Stories that inspire
Discover real stories from schools transforming reading habits and library engagement.
Powerful features for every day
Inspire confident readers and improve library management in one smart, cloud-native system. Our library management system provides a library experience that develops positive attitudes to reading, now and for the future.
Intuitive and accessible design
A clean, colourful interface tailored to primary pupils and secondary students, makes navigation intuitive, even for your youngest readers.
Easy-to-use
Empower students to issue and return books, write reviews and track progress, all while building confidence and responsibility.
Custom dashboards
Understand reading behaviours and patterns with tailored dashboards, suggestions, and challenges to motivate students.
Easy integration
Seamlessly sync your student data from any MIS using our secure integration tools, saving hours of manual data entry.
Nurture literacy across your MAT
Foster a love of reading across your schools, with our comprehensive reading suite and engagement features.
24/7 support
With simple onboarding, intuitive training, and a helpful support team, you’ll be up and running fast – with help always on hand.
Reduce admin
Streamline cataloguing, circulation, and stock so teams focus on students, not spreadsheets.
Deep data insights
Powerful analytics track reading habits, identify trends, and target support where it matters most.
eBooks
Access thousands of eBooks via Sora integration.
International Dyslexia Learning (IDL)
Inclusive reading support for learners with dyslexia via IDL integration.
Curriculum-aligned book lists
Curated book selections tailored for schools via Peters Books.
Home reading engagement
Support home reading by connecting families and schools through Learning with Parents integration.
SIMS MIS for schools
For well-run schools that demand the best
Backed by over 40 years of experience, SIMS delivers a best-in-class MIS – helping staff work smarter, act faster, and support student success.
Data security and compliance
Data security you can trust, compliance you can prove
Choose GDPRiS to simplify your GDPR compliance journey, strengthen data security, and safeguard your school’s reputation.
Related resources
Check out our latest guides and whitepapers to discover how our next-gen, cloud-native library solutions can help your team and readers.
Frequently asked questions
What is a library management system and how does it work?
A library management system is software that automates key library functions like cataloguing, circulation, inventory, and user management to streamline operations and improve access to resources.
Can library management systems help with service planning through reporting and data analytics?
Yes. Our modern, cloud-based system offers built-in reporting tools that track usage, circulation trends, and user engagement to support data-driven decision-making for institutions of any size.
How secure is your online library management system?
Our library software uses the internet and secure sites that show a padlock (HTTPS), which means encrypted connections, safe and secure user authentication, continuous monitoring and regular backups to ensure data privacy, system integrity, and compliance with UK legal standards.
What are the benefits of using a cloud-based library management system?
Cloud-based systems offer remote access, anywhere, anytime, across institutions, automatic updates, improved data security, and scalability as needs change - ideal for modern academic and public libraries. Easily manage your library management anywhere, with automatic updates and real-time data syncing across branches and devices - no need for onsite servers.
How do your engagement tools improve student outcomes?
By streamlining communication, you reduce administrative workload and ensure parents never miss important updates - strengthening school-home partnerships and improving overall engagement.