Originally Posted by Inukami
I have a few questions on multiple libraries v virtual libraries that I would appreciate any input on. I know there are many different opinions and preferences but I’m interested to know why you choose to manage your library a certain way etc…
I use both multiple libraries and virtual libraries, although thinking of really only using multiple libraries. I don't need to search between the different libraries. I'm probably not using virtual libraries to their fullest potential, but I can look at that later.
1. Do you use multiple libraries or/and virtual libraries?
Both
2. How do you use multiple libraries or/and virtual libraries?
Different columns, Different Audience (grand kid)
Multiple libraries - Do you use them to manage different types of libraries? I.e Books, Comics, Manuals, Journals etc...or for different reasons - To review etc...
Virtual libraries - How do you use virtual libraries? Why? List some examples.
The manual lists the following examples.
Books added to calibre in the last day:: date:>1daysago
Books added to calibre in the last month:: date:>30daysago
Books with a rating of 5 stars:: rating:5
Books with a rating of at least 4 stars:: rating:>=4
Books with no rating:: rating:false
Periodicals downloaded by the Fetch News function in calibre:: tags:=News and author:=calibre
Books with no tags:: tags:false
Books with no covers:: cover:false
The main use is status: Read, To Read: To Edit(touch up to my prefs): Wishlist (Empty books)
3. What are the strengths and weaknesses of using multiple libraries or virtual libraries?
Strength of multiple: Can be on different drives, can be moved/backed up independently
Weakness of VL:Easy to bloat (affects performance) with columns that don't apply to the majority of contents
Inukami
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