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Build smarter book carts, faster.

Clear recommendations. Key data points. Less manual effort. cHQselect is the vendor-neutral selection tool that helps libraries buy with confidence.

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Trusted by library branches worldwide.

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Book buying, backed by evidence.

Spend less time second-guessing, and more time choosing the right books for the right readers.

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Build smarter carts in much less time.

Buy based on data, not guesswork.

Stay on budget from the start.

Work with your vendor of choice.

See smarter book buying in action.

Book a demo to see how your team can build faster, data-backed book carts with less manual effort.

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Smart cart building interface
Smart cart building

Build purchase-ready book carts in minutes.

Turn title selection into action faster. Build evidence-based carts with just a few clicks, so your team spends less time wrestling spreadsheets and more time choosing the right books.

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Demand-driven insights

Buy books backed by real demand.

Use collectionHQ's proven demand data to make stronger buying decisions. See what readers actually want, reduce the guesswork, and build carts with more confidence.

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Demand-driven book selection
Vendor-neutral compatibility

Export your cart and buy your way.

Create smarter carts, then export them for use on any vendor platform. No lock-in. No awkward workarounds. Just a flexible, vendor-neutral workflow that fits how your library buys.

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Export cart interface

Make selection quicker, easier, and far less manual.

Better choices. Less busywork. More confidence at every step.

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speed

Cut hours from your cart building.

Build faster without the spreadsheet sprawl.

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Evidence based purchasing power.

Use real demand data to buy with confidence.

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Work faster across every vendor.

Export easily and keep your workflow flexible.

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Spend budget where it counts.

Prioritise titles with stronger local relevance.

Built by the people who know libraries inside and out.

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We've been helping libraries make better collection decisions since 2008. From Glasgow to libraries across the U.K., U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand, our team has spent years turning data into practical tools that make library work easier.

The people behind cHQselect include former librarians, customer success specialists, and long-serving product experts who understand the realities of collection development. We've also got multiple platinum awards for our software, recognising our quality.

Common questions.

It works seamlessly inside your existing collectionHQ workflow.
Absolutely - add, remove, or adjust titles before purchase.
Yes! Whether you’re a small branch or a large urban system, cHQselect scales with you.
Our team is on hand with dedicated customer service.
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See smarter book buying in action.

Book a demo to see how your team can build faster, data-backed book carts with less manual effort.

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