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Collection Management software
mphil
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I've reached the point where I can no longer remember if I have an issue when looking through the back bins and realized I need some way to categorize. What does everyone use? I'd probably prefer something web based for convenience but all recommendations are wanted.
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The nice thing with the app is that you upload your collection to their cloud so you're not having to store a lot of the information on your phone. The problem is that if you want to access the info outside of your app (say your computer), you'll have to pay for the program. They have a couple of different programs. One is web-based, so your collection is on their servers and not clogging up your hard drive, and any updates that come to the program you get for free. To my knowledge you can get unlimited cloud storage for your collection. You can also access your collection from any computer with an internet connection.
The alternative is the stand alone program which will store everything on your HDD. Any smaller updates to the program are included, but if they overhaul the entire program, you'll have to pay again to use the updated version. And you are limited to accessing your collection to just your computer.
When I purchased the app, I got the bundle on iTunes that had CLZ's barcode scanner (It is $20 for both apps. $15 for the collection app and $8 for the barcode app if purchased separately. I think I paid $17 for both, so it looks like the price went up a bit). There is a barcode scanner included in the collection app that will only work with the app, but I believe if you get the computer-based program, you can use the barcode scanner and bluetooth to scan your books straight to your computer. It really is pretty easy to use.
I think I watched this and it sold me. Even if it wasn't perfect, this guy's example showed me that the basics is what I really wanted and so I figured it was worth the price.