Huey the Bookbot

for libraries and schools

Get students excited about reading and coming to the library

Huey finds books that match a child's age, interests and reading ability. Developed initially with the State Library of NSW, a NSW Department of Education pilot saw a remarkable 42% increase in student book borrowing.

A chatbot that helps children find books that match their interests.

The first public version of Huey (Scout the chatbot) started as a research project conducted by Meena Tharmarajah at the State Library of NSW.

'Book bot' leads children back into libraries

A NSW Department of Education pilot program using technology to increase children's love of reading is proving a big hit with its target audience.