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> Also might not be a bad idea to talk to your local librarian. They're book nerds too and he or she might have an actual library science degree. This would be
by sseagull 7y ago
> Also might not be a bad idea to talk to your local librarian. They're book nerds too and he or she might have an actual library science degree. This would be right up their alley.
I second this. Also, maybe check with university libraries or university MLS/MLIS programs (Masters of Library Science). This is not a new problem, and they would be aware of existing tools/methodology. Also, maybe you could get a grad student/intern to help.
- nik61 7y agoSmartphones of both flavours can load cheap or free apps that are quite effective enough to read barcodes and identify books. Librarything and its various catalogue tools can help with the metadata too. That said, the advice to get specialist help is well-founded.