Your book collection keeps growing. Finding one title takes longer each time, and you can't remember which friend borrowed which book. Software for Library is a program for cataloguing your books, ebooks and audio books so you can see where everything is.
Quick facts
- Trial: 30 days
- Collection types: books, ebooks, audio books
- Also known as: All My Books, which is the name the vendor's page uses in its text
Key features
Find a book in seconds with filters and advanced search
A quick filter and advanced search are meant to cut the time you spend hunting through a large collection.
Skip typing in book details
The program picks up book information from popular online databases and downloads it to your computer, so adding a book takes a couple of mouse clicks.
Add covers and author photos to each book card
You can attach covers, illustrations and author photos to book cards to make the collection more complete.
Track who has your books with the loan manager
The built-in loan manager records which friend has a book and the date it is due back. You can also record where each book is kept.
Browse a virtual bookshelf and build book albums
A bookshelf view lets you browse your collection visually. You can build a book album with the information you choose, using a template or one you create yourself.
Check your collection from a bookshop
You can export your collection to your website. Then, standing in a bookshop, you can check whether you already own a title.
Who it's for
It suits you if you have a large personal book collection and want it organised, searchable and tracked when you lend books out.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Book details are downloaded automatically.
- Pro: It has a loan manager and a visual bookshelf.
- Pro: You get a 30-day trial before you pay.
- Con: It is a desktop program, so it is aimed at one computer rather than a shared online library.
- Con: The listing's supported systems are older Windows versions.
FAQs
Does it handle ebooks and audio books?
Yes. It is designed to keep books, ebooks and audio books together.
Can I try it first?
Yes, there is a 30-day trial.
Can I track books I lend out?
Yes. The loan manager stores who has the book and when it is due back.
Do I have to type in all the book details?
No. The program fetches the information from popular databases.
System requirements
Listed supported systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit) and Windows 2000.