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Library Concepts (a Diakon Systems company) has been serving library automation needs for over 30 years. From our earliest DOS catalog card printing program to the latest Windows network and Web solutions, we have provided easy-to-use, powerful software with pricing for limited budgets.

Finding software that you can use as a cataloging tool isn't easy, but with a little creativity and a lot of searching, free apps can be found. We all have reasons to catalog various items. There are more than 25 alternatives to Book Catalogue for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Online / Web-based, Mac and iPhone. The best alternative is Goodreads, which is free. Other great apps like Book Catalogue are GCstar (Free, Open Source), Tellico (Free, Open Source), Booker io (Free) and Summarize (Free).

The online catalog for tiny libraries, powered by LibraryThing

  • Simple

    TinyCat is simple, fast, and clean.

  • Powerful

    Faceted searching adds power.

  • Mobile

    Looks and works great on every device and platform.

  • Professional

    Circulation, patrons, and accounts. Import and export MARC records.

  • Secure

    HTTPS always.

  • Enhanced

    Enhanced with optional professional and user reviews, recommendations, and more.

The Catalog

Features

Your Collection

Import your existing collection, from MARC or other formats.

Copy catalog from over 4,900 libraries and other sources.

Leverage the power of LibraryThing to add tags, covers, and other metadata.

Enhance your data with LibraryThing's series, awards, published reviews, and over two million user reviews.

Online Catalog

Mobile-ready, right out of the gate.

True faceted searching, like one of those expensive 'discovery systems.'

Stable URLs and social media buttons mean users can share what’s in your library anywhere on the web.

Circulation

Simple circulation system designed for small libraries.

Holds, renewals, overdues, reminder emails, circulation exports, and automated reports.

Optional patron accounts, with patron sign-in and borrowing history.

Includes an even simpler circulation system for high-trust environments, like classroom libraries.

Preview it

Nolan Creek School empowers K-8 students in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math.

YOUR Library

Check out your existing LibraryThing collection on TinyCat.

30-day free trials!

The library of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Victoria, Australia.

Webinars

Join us for one of our free webinars, held on Wednesdays at 1pm Eastern. Bring your questions and get a live demo of TinyCat, and learn how it can revitalize your small library. No registration required! Join our next TinyCat webinar here at 1pm ET on Wednesdays.

Videos

LibraryThing's YouTube channel has pre-recorded webinars and video tutorials for TinyCat, including our 'Tiny Tutorial' video series! Subscribe to LibraryThing's YouTube channel

Email Support

TinyCat libraries always receive full email support. Send your questions, feedback, or requests to tinycat@librarything.com. Email us now

Pricing (30-day free trial)

Personal

  • Free!
    100%-personal TinyCat accounts are free.

Volunteer

  • up to 1,000 items
    $3/month
  • up to 5,000 items
    $6/month
  • up to 10,000 items
    $10/month
  • up to 20,000 items
    $15/month

Paid Staff

  • up to 1,000 items
    $10/month
  • up to 5,000 items
    $20/month
  • up to 10,000 items
    $25/month
  • up to 20,000 items
    $35/month

What qualifies as a 'volunteer library'?

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To qualify as a 'volunteer library' the library must have no paid library staff and no regular acquisitions budget exceeding $500.

General staff, such as cleaning staff or a minister who does not oversee a church's library, are not considered library staff.

Special Cases: Classroom libraries are ALWAYS considered volunteer libraries.

What qualifies as a 'personal library'?

Personal libraries are for personal use, including families. A shared, non-profit library used by others is not considered personal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use TinyCat?

TinyCat was made specially for tiny libraries with up to 20,000 items. Personal LibraryThing members can also use TinyCat.

How are LibraryThing and TinyCat related?

TinyCat turns any LibraryThing account into a full-featured library OPAC and ILS. Your visitors and patrons use TinyCat, and TinyCat manages your circulation and patron data. Cataloging—including copy-cataloging, importing MARC records and editing records—is always done on LibraryThing.

What are the technical requirements for my library to use TinyCat?

Since TinyCat is web-based, with no software to maintain or update, the technical requirements are simple: a modern web browser and an internet connection.

Can my big public or academic library use TinyCat?

Free Library Catalog Software Mac
Although slicker, faster, more powerful and more enhanced than many big-library OPACs, TinyCat was designed from the ground up for tiny libraries. Sorry.

Can I use TinyCat with my existing ILS?

Free
TinyCat is powered by LibraryThing, and does not interface with other ILS systems. Your collection must exist on LibraryThing in order to use TinyCat.

I have a problem, question or suggestion.

TinyCat isn't for big libraries, and we're not a typical big-library vendor. We'll never buy you dinner at a conference, but you can talk to us on LibraryThing Talk forums, or by sending us an email anytime.

Is TinyCat done?

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No way! We're always working to improve TinyCat and we welcome your feedback and suggestions as we continue to grow.

Powered by LibraryThing

Free Book Library Software

LibraryThing is great for small libraries, but it’s too big, open, and social for small library patrons.

Free Cataloging Software For Small Libraries

TinyCat transforms your collection in LibraryThing into a simple and attractive small library catalog. With over 4,900 sources for cataloging information, LibraryThing is a wealth of data for and about your library. TinyCat allows you to share that data with your patrons.