Up until
now, I have only discussed books on this blog. However, you should know that I
am using book cataloging software called Booknizer. I downloaded it because it
was offered for free on Giveaway of the Day. It might not be the first software
program I've used to catalog books, and it may not be the last, but it is
definitely the best one.
Booknizer
allows you to catalog print books, e-books and audio books–all in the same
database. It has all of the features I've seen in other book cataloging programs
such as downloading a book's cover and other information from Amazon.com.
However, I like the interface better than other programs, and it seems to give
the user many ways to enter books into the database: by typing in the ISBN,
capturing the barcode with a WebCam or simply entering the title of the book in
question. You can also mass-input your books by typing multiple titles. Another
feature I like is listing the book's location. This means that you can tell the
program that a certain book is located on a certain shelf in a certain room of
your house. Although the categories listed for this program are complete, if
there is one that you would like to add, you have the space to do so via custom
fields.
Though
paying for software, entering records and keeping track of a catalog has its
tedious side to it, there are many surprises to be discovered once you have all
of your books identified. You will end up realizing that there are books in
your collection you had completely forgotten about and want to reread. Additionally,
in being in closer contact with Amazon reviews and descriptions, you’ll learn
about similar authors that you might later read.
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