SmartSuite Library · Student Engagement
Every student.
Their own reading identity.
A student portal that makes reading social. Personalised profiles, friend follows, and recommendations tailored to every reader — all moderated automatically so your librarian doesn't have to.
Reviewer Profiles & Friends
A reading identity that belongs to them.
Every student gets their own profile — a personalised avatar, a reviewer history, and a social reading feed. They follow classmates, see what friends are reading, and discover books through people they trust.
- Custom avatar — students own their reading identity
- Reviewer profile — every rating and review in one place
- Follow friends and see what they're reading right now
- Discover books through peer reviews and activity
Discovery
Always current. Always relevant.
SmartSuite’s Discovery interface gives students a rich, visual way to explore the catalogue: themed collections and curated shelves bring the whole library into view, so browsing can lead them to books they would not have thought to search for. Discovery also updates automatically as educational and cultural topics shift, surfacing relevant titles at the right moment and drawing on insights from across the SmartSuite network. No search required.
Virtual Librarian
The right book for each student. Without the guesswork.
The Virtual Librarian analyses each student’s reading history and interests to build themed, curated reading sets just for them. It draws on what has worked for similar readers across the SmartSuite network, then refreshes each student’s personal recommendations every time they log in. Every student gets a different set of suggestions — no two readers see the same recommendations.
Ratings & Reviews
Students write reviews.
The system handles moderation.
Every item in the catalogue can be rated and reviewed by students. Submissions are automatically moderated before they go live: inappropriate language, spam, and off-topic content are flagged and held, not published. The system manages the review queue, so librarians only need to see items that require their attention.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SmartSuite Student Portal?
A student-facing space where students explore the catalogue, follow friends, write reviews, see personalised recommendations, and manage borrowing — without librarian involvement.
How does Discovery stay up to date?
Discovery updates automatically as educational, social, and cultural topics change. The system surfaces the most relevant content at the right moment — NAIDOC Week, Book Week, award winners, curriculum events — with no librarian setup required.
How does the Virtual Librarian work?
It analyses each student's reading history and interests to surface personalised recommendations in real time. It also draws on insights from students with similar profiles across the broader SmartSuite network — surfacing books proven to work with similar readers.
Can students rate and review books?
Yes. Any item can be rated and reviewed. Reviews are automatically moderated before going live — no queue for the librarian to manage.
Can students follow friends?
Yes. Students can follow classmates, see their reading activity, and discover books through peer reviews — building a reading culture from within the library.
Can students personalise their profile?
Yes. Students can choose a custom avatar and build a reviewer profile that brings together their reading history, reviews, and ratings — giving them ownership of their reading identity.
Turn your library into somewhere students actually want to be.
Profiles, friends, personalised recommendations, and reviews — all inside SmartSuite.