FSI — Functional Solutions International

Switching is the easy part.
We do the work.

Whether you’re on Oliver v4 or v5, FSI handles the complete catalogue migration. Your data comes with you — and you gain access to features Oliver simply doesn’t have.

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Free data conversion  ·  Lifetime guarantee  ·  Australian support

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The FSI onboarding team — your switch from Oliver is handled by a real person, not a ticket queue.

Your team

Meet your onboarding team.

One named specialist runs your migration end to end. They know your school. They send you a welcome doc with the exact data they need. They check in. They go live with you.

Not a ticket queue. A person.

Why schools switch

The reasons Oliver users tell us they’re looking, every week.

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The Oliver problem

“Some areas of the management interface are cluttered.”

The SmartSuite Library difference

SmartSuite Library is a modern web app built for a single-window workflow. Cataloguing, circulation, stocktake, reporting — every task lives on one clean screen. No cascading menus. No legacy desktop behaviour in a browser wrapper. Your team is productive from day one.

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The Oliver problem

“I don’t like having to sort through so many options for reports when only one or two of them are relevant to me.”

The SmartSuite Library difference

SmartSuite Library includes pre-built reports for the most common needs. And if something’s missing, you build it yourself in minutes with a live-preview report builder. No consultant. No IT ticket. Just the data you need, when you need it.

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The Oliver problem

“Oliver is very expensive compared to the local alternative.”

The SmartSuite Library difference

SmartSuite Library is Australian-owned and priced per school, not per student, not per module. Every feature is included. What you pay this year is what you pay next year — no surprise line items when your enrolment grows.

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What your students get

Discovery Search. It stays fresh, you don’t lift a finger.

Trending titles. Librarian picks. Curriculum topics. Discovery Search surfaces what’s worth reading, automatically. No more static search bar.

See Discovery on the SmartSuite Library page →
The SmartSuite Library Discovery Search page showing trending titles, librarian picks, and curriculum-aligned book covers.

How it works

Three steps from backup to live.

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Send us a backup

Your specialist sends you a welcome doc with the exact Oliver data we need. Simple, clear, one step.

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We do the work

Data conversion, configuration, testing. You track every step on your dashboard.

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Log in. You’re live.

Most schools are live in days. Training is unlimited and included.

Free for the life of your subscription.

If any issue with your converted data ever surfaces, we re-convert it.
No fine print. No extra cost. Ever.

More detail

What’s included when you switch +
  • ✓ Complete data conversion from Oliver. Catalogue, borrowers, loan history.
  • ✓ Dedicated onboarding specialist, start to finish
  • ✓ Online dashboard to track every step of the migration
  • ✓ Lifetime data conversion guarantee, for the life of your subscription
  • ✓ Unlimited training for all staff. Webinars, modules, live sessions.
  • ✓ ACARA-Sync. Australia’s only automatic patron sync from your school’s student management system.
  • ✓ SCIS integration. Catalogue a book in under 30 seconds.
  • ✓ TV4Education. 180,000+ curriculum-aligned educational videos.
Frequently asked questions +

How does switching from Oliver to SmartSuite Library work?

FSI assigns you a dedicated onboarding specialist who manages the entire process. You provide your Oliver data (the exact export requirements are in your welcome document), FSI handles the conversion, configuration, and go-live. Most schools continue working normally throughout the migration.

We’re on Oliver v4 — does that change anything?

No. FSI migrates from both Oliver v4 and v5. Whether you’re on the desktop version or the cloud version, your specialist will send you the exact data they need. You don’t need to upgrade Oliver first.

Will we lose any data when switching from Oliver?

No. FSI migrates your complete catalogue, borrower records, and loan history. FSI also provides a lifetime conversion guarantee — if any issue with the converted data is found at any point during your subscription, FSI will re-convert at no cost.

How long does migration from Oliver take?

Most migrations are completed within a few days. Schools can typically continue using Oliver normally throughout the process. Your dedicated onboarding specialist will give you a realistic timeline upfront.

Is there any cost for data conversion?

No. Data conversion, onboarding, and training are all included in your SmartSuite Library subscription at no extra cost. No setup fees, no migration fees, no hidden charges.

Can we see SmartSuite Library before committing?

Absolutely. Book a free demo and our team will walk you through SmartSuite Library, answer every question, and explain the migration process in full. No obligation.

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Already decided? Here’s the technical guide.

Our help article walks your IT or library team through exactly what to export from Oliver and how to send it to us.

Read the migration guide →

Ready to make the move?

Talk to our team about your Oliver migration. We’ll answer every question and walk you through exactly what to expect.

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