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OnShelf is Bookmarked’s product that embodies our commitment to a balanced approach in maintaining vibrant libraries. It provides comprehensive support and data, enabling administrators, librarians, and parents to make informed decisions and streamline the review process, fostering an enlightened and expansive educational experience.

Our mission is centered on enhancing literacy, not book censorship or proliferation. We believe that books should be readily available on library shelves, and the decision to remove them should rest with the administration, guided by fact-based research and input from parents regarding their individual children.

At Bookmarked, our fundamental goal is to equip schools and parents with the necessary tools and information to make well-informed decisions regarding the literature available to students. We advocate for a nuanced approach that places trust in the hands of both administrators and parents.

Bookmarked is committed to serving as a resource to support and safeguard librarians. Our technology, OnShelf, provides data to support the evaluation, selection, acquisition, reconsideration, and deselection of library materials, alleviating burdensome tasks and enabling librarians to focus on guiding children through their literary journey.

In a cultural landscape characterized by diverse perspectives and evolving societal norms, neutrality is paramount. Bookmarked does not seek to advance any particular agenda but rather to serve as a facilitator of dialogue and informed decision-making, empowering stakeholders with the tools and information needed to navigate the complexities of book selection.

Bookmarked allows parents to select books for their own children only, ensuring they have control over their child's reading material without impacting the freedom of other students to read diverse literature. This approach respects individual family values while maintaining access to a broad range of books for all students.

Bookmarked’s platform empowers educators and librarians to efficiently manage the selection of age-appropriate, curriculum-aligned, and diverse collections that foster intellectual growth and inclusivity, promoting a conducive environment for a love of reading and learning.