Managing User Sub-Libraries

cwiebe · 06-12-2013, 11:49 AM

I apologize if this has been addressed before, I wasn't able to find anything.
We have multiple people accessing the same Calibre library. I would like a way to identify books as person1, person2 etc. Not the books that are on the ereader, but rather books that are on someone's 'next to read' list or 'books I like' list. If that makes any sense.

Any ideas from anyone are greatly appreciated.
Cliff

gabby98 · 06-12-2013, 11:53 AM

I haven't used it myself, but I keep seeing members mention the virtual libraries feature. May be something you could use, though you may have to add a tag or two to start

http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/virtual_libraries.html

cwiebe · 06-12-2013, 12:30 PM

Thanks Gabby, it's close, but not quite what I'm looking for. I'd still like to see all the books, only have the sub-group identifiable.
I appreciate the reply.

gabby98 · 06-12-2013, 12:38 PM

No prob but I think you can do that with Vir Lib...From what I read it keeps all the books together, but allows you to choose a virtual library to segment out only those you want to see based on search terms you specify.

Otherwise I think you could add custom columns/tags to simulate what you want.

jgaiser · 06-12-2013, 12:40 PM

How about a custom column? There's a Quick Create for People's Names and then change the Column Type to "Text, with a fixed set of permitted values". Add the comma seperated names and there you go.

itimpi · 06-12-2013, 12:43 PM

Virtual libraries is the way to handle this within Calibre.

You might want to also look at the Reading List plugin as this allows you to queue books for syncing with specific devices. Using this you can then easily queue new books for one or more users when you add them to the library.

ParadiseLost · 06-12-2013, 01:00 PM

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cwiebe · 06-12-2013, 01:28 PM

Thanks jgaiser. I think this is what I'm looking for. Easy to add, click to sort, does the job.
Thanks to all for the replies!

06-12-2013, 11:49 AM	#1
cwiebe Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: android phone	Managing User Sub-Libraries I apologize if this has been addressed before, I wasn't able to find anything. We have multiple people accessing the same Calibre library. I would like a way to identify books as person1, person2 etc. Not the books that are on the ereader, but rather books that are on someone's 'next to read' list or 'books I like' list. If that makes any sense. Any ideas from anyone are greatly appreciated. Cliff

06-12-2013, 01:00 PM	#7
ParadiseLost Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 20364 Join Date: Mar 2013 Device: None	deleted Last edited by ParadiseLost; 06-12-2013 at 01:05 PM. Reason: same as posted above

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06-12-2013, 11:53 AM	#2
gabby98 Wizard Posts: 1,751 Karma: 2667650 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Android, Nook Simple Touch, Nook Color, ..., Glo	I haven't used it myself, but I keep seeing members mention the virtual libraries feature. May be something you could use, though you may have to add a tag or two to start http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/virtual_libraries.html

06-12-2013, 12:30 PM	#3
cwiebe Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: android phone	Thanks Gabby, it's close, but not quite what I'm looking for. I'd still like to see all the books, only have the sub-group identifiable. I appreciate the reply.

06-12-2013, 12:38 PM	#4
gabby98 Wizard Posts: 1,751 Karma: 2667650 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Android, Nook Simple Touch, Nook Color, ..., Glo	No prob but I think you can do that with Vir Lib...From what I read it keeps all the books together, but allows you to choose a virtual library to segment out only those you want to see based on search terms you specify. Otherwise I think you could add custom columns/tags to simulate what you want.

06-12-2013, 12:40 PM	#5
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	How about a custom column? There's a Quick Create for People's Names and then change the Column Type to "Text, with a fixed set of permitted values". Add the comma seperated names and there you go.

06-12-2013, 12:43 PM	#6
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,553 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	Virtual libraries is the way to handle this within Calibre. You might want to also look at the Reading List plugin as this allows you to queue books for syncing with specific devices. Using this you can then easily queue new books for one or more users when you add them to the library.

06-12-2013, 01:28 PM	#8
cwiebe Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: android phone	Thanks jgaiser. I think this is what I'm looking for. Easy to add, click to sort, does the job. Thanks to all for the replies!

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