About
Trusted by school libraries for 40 years
For over 40 years, SCIS has been more than just a service provider—we’re part of the fabric of the school library community. Our innovations save library staff time and effort in managing their catalogues, so they can focus on what really matters; fostering stronger learning outcomes for their school communities. Trusted by over 10,000 schools worldwide, our cataloguing services are uniquely designed to meet the specific needs of school libraries.
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Explore our 40-year journey
SCIS has grown and adapted to the evolving landscape of school libraries. Our experience has shaped solutions that simplify cataloguing, helping library staff work more efficiently. With a history rooted in innovation and a deep understanding of school library needs, we’ve led libraries into the digital age and are committed to continuing to helping them maximise the impact they have on teaching and learning
Part of the fabric of the school library community
SCIS is a partner in your professional journey. We offer:
- Free professional learning webinars.
- Connections – our quarterly journal with essential industry updates.
- Dedicated customer support from experienced library and technology professionals.
Our team is made up of school library experts, ensuring we stay closely connected to the needs of educators. We regularly attend and speak at conferences for school library associations and visit schools across Australia and New Zealand. This allows us to stay close to our users and customers, learning directly from library staff and ensuring our services continue to evolve in line with their needs.
The resources you need, delivered in a way that works for you
We collaborate with 70 digital and print publishers to bring you the most accurate, up-to-date cataloguing records for new and existing publications. Our data integrates with 17 major library management systems, ensuring you have easy access to the resources your school needs, in a way that suits your existing setup.
Trusted and not-for-profit
As a not-for-profit service operated by Education Services Australia (ESA), owned by the education ministers of Australia, we’re driven by our mission to support schools. We strive to support the delivery of quality library services to schools at an accessible price. We’re committed to ensuring every school can access the tools they need to thrive.
Real schools. Real impact.
Hear from the schools that use SCIS and find out why 80% of Australian schools, 40% of New Zealand schools, and many more worldwide trust us to support their cataloguing needs.
Have questions? We're here to help.
If you'd like to learn more about how SCIS can support your school library, or have any questions, feel free to get in touch. Our team is ready to assist you with any queries.