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desertgrandma · 10-02-2010, 07:54 PM

This is what LB"s page says....can you tell me how it is owned by Amazon?

Who is behind LibraryThing?

LibraryThing was created by Tim Spalding, a web developer and web publisher based in Portland, Maine. Tim also runs www.isidore-of-seville.com and www.ancientlibrary.com. Since becoming a "real" business in May 2006, LibraryThing now employs a number of talented people. More about the rest of the team on the Press info page.
Where does LibraryThing get its information?

LibraryThing uses Amazon, BookDepository and libraries that provide open access to their collections with the Z39.50 protocol. The protocol is used by a variety of desktop programs, notably bibliographic software like EndNote. LibraryThing appears to be the first mainstream web use.

We also use uClassify, and Yusuke Kamiyamane's icons.

10-02-2010, 07:54 PM	#73
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	This is what LB"s page says....can you tell me how it is owned by Amazon? Who is behind LibraryThing? LibraryThing was created by Tim Spalding, a web developer and web publisher based in Portland, Maine. Tim also runs www.isidore-of-seville.com and www.ancientlibrary.com. Since becoming a "real" business in May 2006, LibraryThing now employs a number of talented people. More about the rest of the team on the Press info page. Where does LibraryThing get its information? LibraryThing uses Amazon, BookDepository and libraries that provide open access to their collections with the Z39.50 protocol. The protocol is used by a variety of desktop programs, notably bibliographic software like EndNote. LibraryThing appears to be the first mainstream web use. We also use uClassify, and Yusuke Kamiyamane's icons.