Knowledge
for Students
& Readers
A cross-platform library for students and readers. Organise academic resources, discover new reading, and share with your community.
Three steps to your library
Upload & organize
Add your books and course materials, then sort them into folders that make sense to you.
Discover together
Browse public folders from other students, follow interesting readers, and find your next read.
Read anywhere
Open the built-in reader on any device and pick up exactly where you left off.
Built for how you
actually study
Everything you need to organise, discover, and read — without the clutter.
Public & Private Folders
Keep notes to yourself or share with classmates and the Shelf community in one click.
Community Driven
Discover what others are reading. Get recommendations from people with similar interests.
Smart Search
Search books, users, and folders. Find what you need in seconds.
Built-In Reader
Highlight, bookmark, and pick up where you left off — no third-party apps needed.
Cross-Platform
Desktop, tablet, or phone — your library stays synced everywhere.
Lightning Fast
Instant loading even with large documents and deep folder structures.
Everything you
need, nothing
you don't
Shelf strips away the noise so the content takes centre stage.
- Access thousands of academic materials across multiple genres
- Organise study notes and documents into clean, custom folders
- Donate materials and help build a stronger academic community
- Study anywhere with full cross-platform support
- Get recommendations based on your university, department, and interests
Ready to build
your library?
Join thousands of students and readers already on Shelf.