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Stacks Library Dashboard Template
Stacks is a single-file HTML dashboard template that tracks circulation, collections, branches, holds, and programs for a four-branch public library system.
Stacks is a library dashboard template for a public library system. It renders as the morning review sheet a head librarian reads at the front desk: circulation transactions, desk traffic, collection turnover, branch staffing, holds queues, and program attendance, all on one light page styled in the Paper Stamp theme. The file is self-contained HTML, free to download, and needs no server or build step.
Stacks models a sample system, Hartwell Public Library, with four branches: Central, Eastgate, Millbrook, and Rosemont. The circulation section shows a ledger of the latest twelve transactions across all branches, hourly desk flow against the previous day, and top circulating titles for the week. Collections counts 96,450 volumes system-wide, with 63,600 in adult nonfiction, and draws the Dewey hundreds shelf by shelf with annual turnover per class. A weeding table flags candidates by CREW rule with lifetime circs and last checkout. The branches section compares door counts and desk rosters across all four locations. Holds and requests covers the holds queue, purchase requests, and an interlibrary loan ledger with courier days. Programs shows the week calendar with attendance against capacity and today's room bookings.
What is inside Stacks
- Circulation ledger of the latest twelve transactions with time, branch, action, call number, due date, and fine
- Hourly desk flow charted against the previous full day
- Holdings census of 96,450 volumes with adult nonfiction broken down by Dewey hundreds
- Shelf-by-shelf turnover chart, one spine per 450 volumes, with a 1.0 turnover target per class
- Weeding candidates table flagged by CREW rule with lifetime circs, last checkout, and condition, sortable by column
- Branch comparison across four locations with door counts against the July weekday average of 862
- Holds queue with copies, holds, per-copy ratio, and estimated wait, plus an acquisitions trigger at 4 holds per copy
- Interlibrary loan ledger with direction, partner library, and status, courier running Tuesday and Friday
- Programs calendar with attendance against capacity and same-day room bookings
Specifications
| Format | Single self-contained HTML file; zero dependencies, no build step |
|---|---|
| Theme | Paper Stamp |
| Mood | Light |
| Category | Library |
| Price | Free |
Who Stacks is for
Stacks serves head librarians and library directors who review circulation, fines, and desk notes each morning before the doors get busy.
Stacks is built for collection development librarians who watch Dewey-class turnover and manage weeding quotas and standing orders.
Stacks fits branch managers who compare door counts, staffing, and desk rosters across locations.
Stacks supports circulation supervisors who track holds queues, per-copy ratios, and interlibrary loan transactions.
Stacks serves program coordinators who monitor attendance against room capacity and registration for upcoming events.
When to reach for it
Stacks fits a library where the morning review is a clipboard, a spreadsheet, and the ILS report printed out. The template puts circulation, collections, and programs on one page that reads like the paper form it replaces.
Stacks fits systems that run a daily stand-up. Desk notes carry forward from the previous close, so open issues like a jammed book drop or a dead kiosk stay visible until resolved.
Stacks also suits grant and board reporting. The holdings census, turnover figures, and program attendance are already laid out in the format a funding report asks for.
Stacks is free, so a branch can pilot the format with its own numbers before committing staff time to a full ILS dashboard module.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Stacks library dashboard template free?
Yes, the Stacks library dashboard template is free in the catalog: you get a single HTML file that renders the full morning review with sample data for a four-branch system. No server, account, or build tool is needed.
Can I connect Stacks to our ILS or circulation system?
Yes, you can connect Stacks to your ILS or circulation system with a scripting task. The shipped file uses static sample data stored in the page itself, and pointing sections at a real export from your ILS means replacing the data constants with a fetch of your JSON or CSV, after which the tables and charts render as before.
What collection metrics does Stacks show?
The collection metrics in Stacks cover total holdings, adult nonfiction counts by Dewey hundred, annual turnover per class against a 1.0 target, standing orders, bindery shipments, and a weeding quota tracker showing 61 of 150 pulled for July.
Does Stacks handle multiple branches?
Yes, Stacks handles multiple branches: the sample data covers four branches with per-branch door counts, desk rosters, room bookings, and a branch comparison table where best-in-class values are shaded.
