FSI: Empowering Schools with Library & Video Solutions for Over 4 Decades

Discover FSI’s industry-leading platforms: SmartSuite, the flexible Library Management System built for schools, universities, and corporate libraries, and TV4Education, your source for curriculum-relevant, copyright-compliant educational video content.

Library Management Video Learning

FSI loves libraries.

Smart software & tools. Real support.
For educators & librarians who make a difference.

At FSI, we believe that education is a right, not a privilege. For over 30 years, we’ve been empowering educators, librarians, and schools with innovative, cost-effective solutions that make managing resources effortless.

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FSI for Schools

Library Management System

We create powerful, easy-to-use library management software — built with educators, for educators.
Proudly Australian. Always here to help. Driven by a passion for equal access to education.

Video Library for Schools

TV4Education gives educators access to 160,000 ad-free videos — covering a wide range of educational topics.
Trusted by schools across Australia. Easy to use. Packed with powerful features to bring learning to life. Always current, and sourced from Foxtel and Free-to-Air channels.

We love libraries

Initiatives like the FSI Scholarship Program, FSI Connect events, and the FSI Marketplace — all designed to support, celebrate, and empower our community. Whether it's helping students achieve their goals or giving librarians and educators more value and voice, we're here to make a difference.

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Made for Schools, Tafes and Universities.

SmartSuite and TV4Education

💪 Built on Trust

For almost 4 decades, we've stood with schools through every challenge — from policy shifts to pandemics. We’re proudly Australian-owned and fiercely committed to the education community.

🤝 Customer Comes First

We’re known for going above and beyond. Whether it’s one-on-one support or custom solutions, we do what it takes to help our schools thrive.

🚀 Ahead of Trends

We were the first to bring cloud-based library systems to Australian schools. And we haven’t stopped innovating since.

🧭 Guided by You

Our best ideas come from the people we serve. We listen, adapt, and improve based on real feedback from educators and librarians.

🌱 Giving Back Always

Through scholarships, free training, and exclusive school discounts, we reinvest in the community that supports us. It’s our way of saying thank you — and paying it forward.

🧠 Simple for Everyone

Whether you're a seasoned librarian or brand new to the role, our tools are easy to learn and even easier to use. We design with real schools in mind — no training required, but always available.

Made for corporate libraries

Private libraries each with their own unique needs.

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FSI Community

FSI Community is a space where educators and librarians connect, share ideas, and find support from peers and experts. It's part of our mission to build stronger, more connected education communities across Australia.

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FSI Marketplace

FSI Marketplace gives schools exclusive access to discounts on the tools and resources they need most. It’s how we help schools stretch their budgets further and champion the essential work of libraries and educators.

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FSI Connect Events

FSI Connect brings educators together to learn, collaborate, and grow through real conversations and professional development. These events reflect our commitment to empowering the people who shape the future of education.

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About FSI

Built by people who get it.

We have worked with schools for 4 decades, and we understand the real challenges schools face every day. Our founder, Michael, has dedicated his life to making education more accessible and impactful. Our team works directly with educators and library staff — not through call centres or layers of support.

40

Years Experience

You get to know us, and we take the time to truly understand your school’s needs. That close connection helps us build smarter, more responsive solutions that actually make a difference.

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FSI builds smart tools
for smart people.

Whether you're running a bustling primary school library, managing complex secondary or tertiary collections, or supporting a private library like a toy library, science centre, or language hub our solutions are built to adapt. SmartSuite makes cataloguing, circulation, and reporting effortless, no matter your setup, while TV4Education brings curriculum-relevant, ad-free content straight to your learners. Designed to scale with your needs, our tools are flexible, intuitive, and powerful giving every educator, librarian, and learner the support they deserve. From the classroom to the community, we help you inspire, organise, and engage all in one place.

Security Comes Standard

We’re ST4S-assessed, so you can trust that your data and your students are protected.

Easy from Day One

No steep learning curves — just intuitive tools that work straight out of the box and paired with help, training and community.

Changes with Your Needs

Through staff changes, dates, collections, we change with your needs - at no additional cost. 

Quentin

Connect with Quentin

Quentin has been part of FSI for over 17 years, continuing the legacy his father began. For him, the mission to see education thrive isn’t just a slogan, it’s deeply personal. Built on the opportunities Australia gave his family, Quentin leads with a belief that every student deserves a fair shot. Under his leadership, every initiative from SmartSuite to the Marketplace stays rooted in purpose, not promotion.
Want to see how purpose drives everything we do at FSI?
Follow Quentin on LinkedIn for a behind-the-scenes look at the heart, hustle, and human stories behind our solutions.

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SmartSuite is not your average
Library Management System

Find out why schools, universities and private organisations choose FSI SmartSuite and TV4Education.

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"SmartSuite has transformed our library into a seamless, efficient hub for our entire school community, from prep to year 12 – it's an absolute game-changer!"

Prep - Year 12 School with over 1400 students

"With SmartSuite, managing our library has never been easier – it’s simple, intuitive, and perfectly tailored to our primary school’s needs."

Primary School with over 400 students

SmartSuite has made managing our toy library effortless—quick cataloging, easy borrowing, and outstanding support every step of the way!

Corporate Collection

"TV4Education gives our high school access to engaging, curriculum-aligned content in a safe, ad-free environment – the perfect alternative to YouTube for the classroom."

Secondary School with over 900 students

TV4Education

TV4Education

Streaming videos that schools
actually need.

Building contractors oversee the entire construction process, coordinating all activities from planning to completion.

Smarter Video for Smarter Learning

TV4Education gives schools and universities access to thousands of educational videos sourced from Foxtel and Free-to-Air TV, all searchable, ad-free, and copyright-compliant.

Designed for Classrooms, Built for Educators

With one simple login, teachers can find, bookmark and share curriculum-relevant content in seconds, no YouTube rabbit holes, no dodgy links.

Always Current, Always Relevant

From breaking news to timeless documentaries, TV4Education keeps schools and universities connected to the world, with new content added daily to support learning across every subject.

SmartSuite

FAQS

No ads. No fluff. Just value.

SmartSuite is designed to be intuitive, affordable, and fully customisable without hidden costs. Unlike other systems, it prioritises ease of use, seamless integration with school systems, and real-time support, ensuring librarians and educators can focus on connecting students with resources, not managing complicated software.

Yes! SmartSuite scales to fit your needs, whether you're managing a small school library or a large multi-campus collection. Our flexible design allows for easy cataloging, borrowing, and reporting, making it a perfect fit for libraries of any size.

We provide unlimited support at no extra cost. Whether you need help setting up, troubleshooting, or training staff, our dedicated team is available to ensure your library runs smoothly—no waiting in long support queues, no additional service fees and unlimited free training to support staff changes.

TV4Education offers unlimited access to educational content with no per-user fees, ensuring every educator and student has the resources they need without restrictions. Our extensive library includes curriculum-aligned videos, documentaries, and teacher-requested content, making it the most flexible and cost-effective solution for schools.

Absolutely! TV4Education is built around educator needs. If there’s a program, documentary, or educational resource you need, chances are it's already on TV4Education but if it's not, simply request it, and our team will source and add it or something better to the platform for your school within 48 hours.

YES!  Our roots are in Australia, and we continue to work closely with primary, secondary, and tertiary schools across every state and territory — from major cities to remote regional areas. We provide tailored onboarding, unlimited training, and local support to ensure Australian educators and librarians feel confident, empowered, and seen. But whether you're based in Adelaide or Africa, we’re here to help.

Yes! While we are proudly Australian-owned and operated, we provide SmartSuite to libraries all over the world. We've supported international schools and specialist libraries across Africa, Southeast Asia, and beyond — including medical, legal, and police academy libraries. Our flexible, cloud-based solutions are designed to work anywhere, with reliable remote support and training to help your library thrive no matter where you're located.

FSI Partners and Integrations

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Schoolbox
Department of Education NSW
SORA
SCIS
Infobase
WONDE
vivi
Dept of SA

Our mission is to empower education

by championing the people who shape it,

" because education is a right, not a privilege. "

 Feedback from our recent FSI Connect Event

"You catered for a range of different clients and each presentation provided information for all. Food was simply magnificent. Question and answer session was excellent. People could network with fellow librarians. Without a doubt the opportunity to have one-on-one discussions and problem solving with Michael and Donald was the icing on the cake. I never cease to be amazed at how understanding, patient and polite you all are.. Nothing is too much trouble. I can see the core principals on which Michael founded his business are still valued and practiced. In all my life I have never dealt with a more ethical and decent company."

Peter
Head of Library and IT Services
WA High School

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