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LibraryThing
LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for book lovers. LibraryThing helps you create a library-quality catalog of books: books you own, books you've read, books you'd like to read, books you've lent out ... whatever grouping you'd like. Available in many languages.
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Here are the latest news about LibraryThing:
29.06.25. Talpa Search integrated with Aspen Discovery
LibraryThing's book-search service Talpa Search is now available in Aspen Discovery - open source discovery system that gives patrons seamless access to all library resources in one place. Aspen Discovery libraries can now enable Talpa Search as a search mode, allowing patrons to search for books using natural language, see results from Talpa Search seamlessly integrated into the look and feel of their library catalog. For example Talpa Search can find items by the description of plot details, genre, descriptions and more. It enables users to search for “novels about France during World War II” or “recent cozy mysteries” and receive relevant results, all within their existing library catalog, without special syntax or filtering.
2018. LibraryThing gets Alexa skill
Online book catalog service LibraryThing now offers a Skill for Amazon Echo, Dot and other Alexa devices. The LibraryThing Alexa Skill is an unusual but straightforward way to add books to your LibraryThing account. Simply stand in the foyer with a stack of new books or on top of a creaky bookshelf ladder in the attic and say: Alexa, tell LibraryThing to add [Book Title] by [Author]. Alexa will attempt to add the book. If it doesn't succeed, for better results, skip the title and author and just read the barcode or ISBN number from the back of your book: Alexa, tell LibraryThing to add [Barcode or ISBN Number]. There are also a few other commands like: Alexa, ask LibraryThing how many books I have. At least you can impress your friends with your smart personal assistant and your extensive library.
2017. LibraryThing gets own Android app
LibraryThing, the online service for managing personal libraries, has launched an app for Android. It replicates the iPhone/iOS app. You can explore and search your library overall and by collection, add books, CDs and DVDs by scanning barcodes (barcode scanning is EXTREMELY FAST), add items by searching by title, author, ISBN, etc., browse and upload covers using your Android’s camera and perform minor editing, such as adding books to collections and rating them (major editing is done via a link to LibraryThing.com). It’s designed for a phone but will also function on your Android tablet. Additionally, LibraryThing is offering lifetime memberships to anyone who uses the app.
29.06.25. Talpa Search integrated with Aspen Discovery
LibraryThing's book-search service Talpa Search is now available in Aspen Discovery - open source discovery system that gives patrons seamless access to all library resources in one place. Aspen Discovery libraries can now enable Talpa Search as a search mode, allowing patrons to search for books using natural language, see results from Talpa Search seamlessly integrated into the look and feel of their library catalog. For example Talpa Search can find items by the description of plot details, genre, descriptions and more. It enables users to search for “novels about France during World War II” or “recent cozy mysteries” and receive relevant results, all within their existing library catalog, without special syntax or filtering.
2018. LibraryThing gets Alexa skill
Online book catalog service LibraryThing now offers a Skill for Amazon Echo, Dot and other Alexa devices. The LibraryThing Alexa Skill is an unusual but straightforward way to add books to your LibraryThing account. Simply stand in the foyer with a stack of new books or on top of a creaky bookshelf ladder in the attic and say: Alexa, tell LibraryThing to add [Book Title] by [Author]. Alexa will attempt to add the book. If it doesn't succeed, for better results, skip the title and author and just read the barcode or ISBN number from the back of your book: Alexa, tell LibraryThing to add [Barcode or ISBN Number]. There are also a few other commands like: Alexa, ask LibraryThing how many books I have. At least you can impress your friends with your smart personal assistant and your extensive library.
2017. LibraryThing gets own Android app
LibraryThing, the online service for managing personal libraries, has launched an app for Android. It replicates the iPhone/iOS app. You can explore and search your library overall and by collection, add books, CDs and DVDs by scanning barcodes (barcode scanning is EXTREMELY FAST), add items by searching by title, author, ISBN, etc., browse and upload covers using your Android’s camera and perform minor editing, such as adding books to collections and rating them (major editing is done via a link to LibraryThing.com). It’s designed for a phone but will also function on your Android tablet. Additionally, LibraryThing is offering lifetime memberships to anyone who uses the app.
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