Lectus: The operating system for reading in Chile _
Lectus connects catalog, loans, and reading tracking so libraries and schools stop managing reading blindly.
The core problem
Chile does not have a books problem; it has a reading problem. There are libraries, reading plans, and good intentions, but no shared system connecting everything.
When every library operates like an island, teams cannot tell what each student needs or whether interventions are working.
This currently means
- •Libraries without visibility into each student's reading level
- •Decisions without evidence on which books or interventions work
- •Reading history lost when a student moves to a new school
What Lectus solves today
Lectus digitizes day-to-day library operations and connects them to each student's reading development.
It is not only inventory management: it enables measuring, recommending, and follow-up in a continuous pedagogical loop.
It also includes guided implementation for librarians and teachers, because without adoption there is no impact.
Current capabilities:
- ✓Catalog and loan management with traceability
- ✓Reading recommendations based on available level and interest signals
- ✓Reading motivation and participation tools
- ✓Book reservation and circulation workflows
- ✓Low-connectivity operation and integration with existing workflows
- ✓Training and accompaniment for school teams
Operational loop enabled
Measure → Recommend → Act
From data to pedagogical action
Library connected to the classroom
Daily management with reading focus
Continuous reading progress follow-up
Visibility for school-level decisions
Design principles from day one
Change management
Onboarding, certification, and support to ensure real system usage.
Limited connectivity
Offline-first operation and sync for rural and low-connectivity settings.
Accessibility and inclusion
Designed for diverse reading profiles and access barriers.
Operational reliability
Availability, monitoring, and continuity for a critical operation.
School and public coverage
Built for school libraries and also public and community libraries.
Let's build reading with evidence
Lectus helps each library make better decisions with real data, pedagogical support, and sustainable operations.
Visit LectusParticipating Foundations
Phaway Educational Foundation
Development and administration of the Lectus platform.
La Fuente Foundation
Strategic collaboration in the development and deployment of Lectus.
Visit website →Libraries and Educational Communities
Network of school libraries implementing Lectus.