Parklands College
How Snapplify Transformed Parklands College’s Digital Experience
Key Challenges
Limited Access to Resources
Learners had restricted access to physical resources, with availability dependent on library hours.
Lost or Stolen Books
Physical books were frequently misplaced or stolen, resulting in financial and educational losses.
Lack of Real-Time Statistics
The school struggled with tracking usage data and generating insightful statistics to inform future resource investments.
Manual Library Management
Managing circulation, cataloging, and returning physical books was time-consuming and prone to errors.
Improvements and Successes
Parklands has seen significant improvements since adopting Snapplify, including:
- 24/7 Digital Access
- Snapplify Engage enabled round-the-clock access to digital resources, including textbooks, leisure reading, and educational materials.
- Automated Library Management
- Snapplify’s system streamlined library operations, including automatic check-ins, renewals, and overdue notices.
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Snapplify provided real-time statistics, allowing the school to track usage and make informed decisions on resource procurement.
- Effortless integration
- Integration with third-party tools, using the app gallery and SSO, adds significant value to the school's digital ecosystem.
“Snapplify Engage affords patrons 24-hour access to the digital collection. It is a one-stop shop for educational and leisure reading material, regularly updated with new content. Their model empowers patrons to contribute towards collection development.”
Implementation
Seamless Device Integration
The platform supported multiple devices, making it easier for digital-native students to access learning materials on their preferred platforms.
Automated Circulation System
Snapplify automated the circulation of resources, eliminating the need for manual checkouts, overdue book management, and cataloging.
Ebook Procurement and Management
Snapplify simplified the procurement process with an integrated ebook store, making it easy for Parklands College to manage purchases and licenses.
Real-Time User and Resource Tracking
Snapplify’s platform provided detailed analytics on resource usage, helping the school better understand student preferences and optimize their library collection.
24/7 Access to Snapplify Engage
The school’s digital library was made available to learners and educators around the clock, addressing the issue of limited resource access.
The decision to choose Snapplify
Parklands College opted for Snapplify due to its all-in-one solution that addressed their critical needs: ease of access, efficient resource management, and cost savings. Snapplify’s ability to centralize the ebook experience – from procurement to usage and reporting – was a key factor, along with its flexibility in integrating with the school’s existing technology. The decision was also driven by Snapplify’s ongoing support and commitment to regularly updating content and improving the user experience.
About Parklands College
Parklands College is a progressive independent school based in Cape Town, South Africa. Known for embracing technology in education, they have continually sought innovative solutions to enhance both teaching and learning experiences. To further advance their digital resources and address growing demands, Parklands College partnered with Snapplify to bring a more streamlined, comprehensive digital learning platform to their school.