LibStack Blog
Guides for the modern Indian library
Practical, no-jargon advice on digitizing your collection, passing accreditation, and giving students a better library — from the team behind LibStack.
How to Digitize a School Library in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical 7-step guide to digitizing a school or college library in India — from cataloguing books and issuing digital cards to NAAC-ready reports.
What Is a Digital Library Card? Benefits for Indian Schools
A digital library card is a QR-coded membership credential stored in software instead of plastic. Here is how it works and why Indian schools are adopting it.
NAAC-Ready Library Reports: What Accreditation Requires & How to Auto-Generate Them
Accreditation bodies like NAAC expect library data on circulation, collection, and usage. Learn which reports you need and how software generates them automatically.
How QR Code Book Tracking Works (and Why It Beats Barcodes)
QR code book tracking lets any smartphone issue and return books in seconds. Here is how QR tracking works in a library and how it compares to traditional barcodes.
Cut Overdue Books with Automated WhatsApp Reminders
Overdue books drain a library's collection. Learn how automated WhatsApp and SMS due-date reminders reduce overdue returns and recover more books, automatically.
Manual Register vs Spreadsheet vs Library Software: An Honest Comparison
Should you run your library on a register, a spreadsheet, or dedicated software? An honest comparison of cost, effort, accuracy, and reporting for Indian libraries.