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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · Nov 20

What is TinyCat and how can it help to improve your small library? Watch this video and go to librarycat.org to learn more.

#BookSky #💙📚

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 15h

We have to raincheck this week's TinyCat Webinar, but we'll see you next Wednesday, October 15 at 1:00 EST!

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 5d

I'm loving it so far! So glad to hear this. - Zeph

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LibraryThing @librarything.com · 5d

It's Friday. What are you reading? #💙📚 #Booksky #FridayReads

A photograph of a lake and woods in autumn, with a decal superimposed reading: It's Friday / What Are You Reading? / #FRIDAYREADS

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 7d

There are some nifty charts and graphs on the new Collector page. Login to see yours here: www.librarything.com/stats/MEMBER...

colorful bar graph displaying prices in. USD for a collection, as well as list price total and highest list price.

TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 7d

We released pricing and condition fields for your catalog. For the first time, you can track, report, and manage the value of your library or of specific collections.

You can find these fields in LibraryThing, under the Collector section when you add or edit an item.

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

Collector field in LibraryThing, showing List Price, Purchase Price, Value, and Condition

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · Jan 29

If you're tired of trying to figure it out yourself, come join us at the TinyCat Webinar, today (Wednesday) at 1:00pm EST.

Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #💙📚

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 12d

Books are expensive! We just increased the maximum acquisitions budget for “Volunteer” TinyCat libraries from $500 to $1,000 USD.

TinyCat prices are competitive, but our Volunteer rates are hard to beat. See if you qualify as a Volunteer library: www.librarycat.org#pricing

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

pricing structure for "volunteer" TinyCat libraries

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 13d

TinyCat sends book-due reminder emails to your patrons so you don't have to. You can even choose when the emails send!

Customize your circulation setup in your TinyCat settings: www.librarycat.org/admin/settin....

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

settings page for patron reminder emails, showing options for "days before due date," plus "days after due date" for 3 reminders.

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 14d

Need help setting up circulation for your library? We'll make it simple.

The TinyCat Webinar is every Wednesday at 1:00pm EST.

Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

orange cat sitting on two books on a counter

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 19d

Check out the William F. Moran Jr. TinyCat library: www.librarycat.org/lib/MoranBooks, and their museum site: www.williammoranmuseum.com.

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MoranBooks Library

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 19d

[7] I felt that their story deserves to be shared with those whose interest are in books no matter the subject."

- Robert A. Wilson
President of The William F. Moran Jr., Museum & Foundation, Inc.

TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 19d

[6] Mick and Jan's dedication and appreciation for the written word and Bill Moran's books have allowed us to put together an online version of the books we have in our archive and stacks. They placed everything in TinyCat and used LibraryThing to make all of this accessible to our members…

TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 19d

[5] While they were not interested in the process of knife making they became very interested in Bill Moran's history and his passions for reading and what books he read.

TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 19d

[4] I always wanted to do "something" with his books, but I had no idea what or how to start. Enter two visitors taking a tour of our shops and museum… Mick and Jan O’Leary made the trip from Frederick sometimes twice a week for 6 to 8 months, cataloging, researching, photographing and organizing…

TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 19d

[3] He would almost every night sit down with several books, a glass of his favorite bourbon and 2 or 3 pipes of tobacco and read for hours. When Bill passed away in 2006 his collection of books was packed away and placed in storage…

TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 19d

[2] Bill was self taught and by modern standards not very formally educated (having been asked to leave school in the 8th grade) Bill became a great student of history, blades, military and most anything outdoors by reading...

TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 19d

Robert A. Wilson shared this beautiful story about their TinyCat library with us:

“[The museum library’s] mission is to share our history of one of the, if not the most famous bladesmith, knifemaker, and skilled artisan of the modern era. William F. Moran, Jr. (1925-2006)...

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homepage of the William F Moran Jr Museum's TinyCat library, "The Catalog of the William F. Moran Jr. Book Collection: the personal books of William F. Moran Jr., the legendary American bladesmith"

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LibraryThing @librarything.com · 20d

“Edit History” is here! We’ve just released a major upgrade to LibraryThing cataloging that tracks all of the changes you make to your books, with a "Restore" button to go back. Come read all about it, and let us know what you think! #💙📚 #Booksky www.librarything.com/topic/373960

A screenshot for the edit history for the book "Princess Furball."

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 21d

Proud of your collection? Show it off with TinyCat!

Free webinars are Wednesdays at 1:00pm EST.

Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

happy orange cat on a pile of books, a human hand about to pet it

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 23d

Lefferts Gardens did such a nice job setting up their TinyCat library. I love their use of homepage links!

Check it out here: www.librarycat.org/lib/lefferts...

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 26d

Customize your book detail pages here: www.librarycat.org/admin/settin...

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · 26d

Did you know that with TinyCat, you get to pick what details display for your books? You can even reorder them, so that your patrons see what’s important to them first.

Add, remove, or drag-and-drop fields from your Detail Page Sections settings (link in comments).

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

Screenshot of an item page in TinyCat, showing Wildflowers of Maine, illustrated by Kate Furbish.

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · Apr 16

Don't give up! We're here to help. TinyCat Webinars are Wednesdays at 1:00pm EST.

Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · Sep 3

Thanks Shelly! 📚 Check out the Arbor School Library on TinyCat here: librarycat.org/lib/arborsch...

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚 #backtoschool

Gray background, white and blue text: "Engaging and refreshing/ the beautiful interface and nimble searchability is engaging and refreshing for our school community members. - Shelly, Arbor School Library"

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TinyCat by LibraryThing @librarycat.org · Sep 3

Learn how you can bring TinyCat to your school! Webinar today (Wednesday) at 1:00pm EST.

Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚 #backtoschool

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