Top 10: Library organizer software

2023. Book Collector adds 3 completely new data fields and 4 new sync fields



The new version of Book Collector (v23) has added 3 completely new data fields and 4 new cloud-sync fields. The new fields (Signed By, Dust Jacket and Number Line) were added to all of our book database solutions (mobile, web and desktop). Also, you can now finally sync these existing Book Collector fields through the CLZ Cloud to the CLZ Books mobile app (Cover Artist, Foreword Author, Ghostwriter and Box Set). The similar updates have also been released for the CLZ Books mobile apps and Book Connect web-based software so all 7 fields now nicely sync between all of them.


2022. Libraries can now share thoughts and recommendations with Libby



Overdrive Libby has recently introduced new features allowing libraries to share insights, quotes, trivia and recommendations. Shelf Talkers provide a fresh avenue for each library to exhibit their curatorial expertise and knowledge through personalized notes to patrons within the Libby app. Shelf Talkers in Libby enable librarians to engage with readers by suggesting books, offering intriguing facts about a title or author, showcasing the curators' personalities and adding more library-specific character to their Libby collection. Shelf Talkers can be seen on a book’s details page in Libby and scheduled for future posting to keep them current and relevant. The following types of Shelf Talkers are currently available: recommendation (share librarian and staff picks), favorite quote (highlight a memorable quote from a title), trivia (include interesting facts about a title or author) and thought (offer timely updates about books, such as similar reads, upcoming movie adaptations, the anticipated release date for the next installment in a series, or upcoming book clubs or author visits at the library).

2020. Audible updated library management on iOS



Audiobook service Audible has updated its library system in the iOS app. Users can now organize their audiobooks by genre or create custom collections. If you’re managing multiple audiobooks, you can now sort titles by listening status. The new “Titles” feature allows you to filter your titles into categories like started, not-started and finished. Books are automatically arranged by genre for effortless organization. You can also create your own custom folders and collections, naming them uniquely and adding titles for personalized organization. The new Favorites section provides easy access to your most frequently listened-to titles, allowing you to re-listen to them repeatedly.


2015. LibraryThing unveiles an online tool for small libraries



LibraryThing, the online personal library organizer, has introduced TinyCat—a robust, user-friendly online catalog for smaller libraries (fewer than 20,000 titles). These smaller libraries—such as churches, synagogues, small schools, community centers and academic departments—have been utilizing LibraryThing to organize their collections for nearly a decade. This tradition continues with TinyCat. TinyCat provides a refreshed way to view the catalog, offering a cleaner interface focused on helping patrons find and explore books in your library. LibraryThing developers recently added numerous new features, many of which were crucial for making TinyCat possible (including Barcode Support, Circulation, Advanced Search and now the new MARC Import feature). TinyCat incorporates the best and most useful enhancements LibraryThing can provide—more than nearly any “big-library” catalog offers.


2014. Alfa Ebooks Manager 5 adds Web Server, Audio Palyer, LoC integration



Alfa.NetSoft has released the new version of the popular ebook library organizer Alfa Ebooks Manager 5. The main new feature is OPDS Web Server that allows to browse, search, view and download your books via LAN or Wi-Fi from any computer or mobile device. You can use a browser or one of ereading apps that support OPDS standard. Besides, the program now supports linking multiple files per book, editing metadata for PDF, EPUB, FB2, MOBI, AZW ebooks. Audiobook lovers will be pleased to see inbuilt audioplayer and 3D audiobook models. Largest US book library Library of Congress now can be used to update book data. The book card in Alfa now contains 3 fields dedicated to LoC. Alfa's interface was already translated to 17 languages (Create covers from any ebook page (PDF, DJVU), Retrieve ToC from file, New version autocheck, New interface languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Czech, Turkish, Greek, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Indonesian, Arabic and Farsi). BTW they provide 50% discount #rightnow.


2014. Adobe Digital Editions 3.0 promises better DRM, layout support



Adobe has launched the new version of its library management software, Adobe Digital Editions 3.0, for Windows and Mac. The key new feature is the updated DRM Scheme, which Adobe claims has been “hardened and fortified” to prevent unauthorized access to files protected by Digital Rights Management. Version 3.0 also introduces search enhancements for navigating PDF files, allowing users to search for text within a specific range. There’s improved support for vertical layout and orientation, achieved by incorporating limited support for the “epub-text-orientation” CSS property. Four of the property’s six values – mixed, upright, sideways-right and sideways – are now available in Adobe Digital Editions. Additionally, the software now accurately aligns special characters that function as both full- and half-width. Adobe Digital Editions 3.0 is available now as a free download for Windows and Mac. Users will need an Adobe ID to sign in and authorize the computer as a supported device for reading protected eBook files.


2013. Calibre 1.0 is available for download



WoW! Seven years after it was first released, the free ebook management software Calibre has reached version 1.0. According to the author (Kovid Goyal), lots of new features have been added to the library organizer in this new version — a grid view of book covers, a new faster database backend, the ability to convert Microsoft Word files, tools to make changes to ebooks without needing to do a full conversion, full support for font embedding and subsetting,  an easy to use tool to edit the Table of Contents in ebooks, rewritten PDF Output engine, new tool "Polish books" that allows you to perform various automated cleanup actions on ebooks.


2010. Alfa Ebooks Manager 1.8 adds LRF, FB2, EPUB support, new beautiful e-library views



The developers of Alfa Ebooks Manager call their new software version "The new generation of ebook management software". They have implemented a lot of new features and dramatically improved the software performance. Here are the main new features: the new Table View with multiple sort and filter options (ideal for searching and organizing books),  the new scalable List and Thumbnail views (that are perfect for e-library browsing and demonstrating), improved 3D and Wall views), customizable thumbnail size, new Scan tool, that works faster and can parse ebook metadata,  File Manager that allows to copy, move and rename ebook files, the new Retrieve ISBN tool that supports PDF, EPUB, LRF, FB2, CHM, new Web Update tool that can be used to add books from the book sites, Google Images integration that allows you quickly update book covers, author pics and other images in the e-Library