Library set-up, management and maintenance for schools, universities and educational institutions, research institutions, businesses and corporate organisations, government and public institutions, NGOs, communities, and individuals and families.

From design, technology and staffing to resource acquisition, library development and financing advisory, we provide the expertise and solutions needed to build sustainable, accessible and well-managed libraries.

Our Services

Everything a library needs to thrive.

Six areas of expertise, one partner — from the first plan to the day-to-day running of your library.

  1. 01

    Library Management Systems

    Technology solutions that streamline library operations, manage collections and improve access to information resources.

  2. 02

    Library Staffing & Capacity Development

    Professional staffing, recruitment support and capacity development to strengthen library teams and improve service delivery.

  3. 03

    Library Programs & Implementation Support

    Planning and implementation support for reading initiatives, learning activities, community engagement and other library programs.

  4. 04

    Library Resources Acquisition & Processing

    Support with resource selection, acquisition, cataloguing, classification, processing and collection management.

  5. 05

    Library Design & Setup

    End-to-end support for planning, designing, equipping and establishing functional libraries tailored to users' needs.

  6. 06

    Library Financing Solutions

    Solutions to empower institutions and organisations to identify funding opportunities and explore financing options for library development.

Who We Serve

A library for everyone.

Every institution's readers are different. We plan, equip and manage each library around the people it serves.

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  • Schools
  • Universities and Educational Institutions
  • Research Institutions
  • Businesses and Corporate Organisations
  • Government and Public Institutions
  • NGOs
  • Communities
  • Individuals and Families
  • And lots more Tell us who your library serves

Free School Library Status Assessment

Every great library starts with knowing where you are.

Our School Library Status Assessment is a quick, free and powerful tool that helps schools evaluate the current state of their library and discover customised paths to improvement.

  • Evaluate your school library status
  • Identify gaps in infrastructure, resources and staffing
  • Measure your library's digital readiness and student engagement
  • Get a tailored report with actionable insights
Take the assessment
Library Status Report Your school Sample
Physical space
Good
Books & resources
Developing
Staffing
Needs support
Digital readiness
Needs support
Student engagement
Good

Recommended next steps

  • → Grow an age-appropriate reading collection
  • → Train a dedicated library coordinator

Join Us

Grow with Thrive Library.

Become an Affiliate

As a Thrive Library Affiliate, you join our broader team in reaching more schools and offering our comprehensive school library solutions.

  1. 1 Fill the become an affiliate form, after which you would be contacted for training, if approved.
  2. 2 Engage with our broader team to connect with more schools.
  3. 3 On each successful onboarding, you get paid a commission.
Become an affiliate

Join our Vendor Database

Thrive Library partners with vendors to support its growing range of library services. One key opportunity is our online store, where educational resources are sold. By joining our vendor database, you'll be considered for partnership opportunities, such as listing and selling your products on our platform.

If you're a vendor interested in reaching schools, educators and learners, we'd love to connect with you.

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Let's Talk

Let's build a library that thrives.

Whether you are establishing a new library, improving an existing one or exploring ways to make your library more effective and sustainable, Thrive Library is ready to work with you.

Map of Africa marking Thrive Library locations in Kigali, Lagos, Abuja and Lusaka

Some organizations we have worked with

  • Zambia Library Service
  • Start A Library Trust
  • Library Aid Africa
  • Libraries Without Walls