Suggestions for library organization

hericdehon · 03-26-2016, 02:44 PM

Hi, guys!

This is my first post here. And i need help

I'd like to receive sugestions to organize my academic ebooks library.

I have some ebooks in ePub e PDF formats. Most of these PDFs are from academic articles. And i also have some of them generated from internet articles. Today i have a folder with some subfolders in my hard drive synked to an external HD (for safety backup) and my Google Drive account. In addition to the computer, i have an Apple iPad and a Android smartphone.

For now, the best option seems to be using Google Drive as a cloud service. But i know this way isn't the best.

I tryed to use Mantano Reader. But it doesn't have access to my cloud library. I would need to send all my books to iPad and Android Phone. And my collection wouldn't be automaticaly updated. Besides, it has some real interface problems.

iBooks requires to have all my files saved in my iPad. And it wouldn't be available in my Android.

Google Play Books looks to be a better option for now. But i can't create collections. And it would't let me organize files by subject.

So, this is my question: is there any way to organize my files in my computer (synked to a Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or any other cloud service) and access this files in any app on my devices: iPad and Android Phone?

Thanks a lot!

By the way: is there any way to transfer books from Kobo to another app?

Froide · 03-26-2016, 03:09 PM

I recommend your importing your academic materials into the free Calibre program, installing Calibre Companion on your mobile devices (smartphone, tablet), and using DropBox (my preference) or Box.net as your cloud service. FYI, Calibre. and Google Drive don't work well together. See MobileRead's E-Book Software threads for Calibre and Calibre Companion.

As far as mobile readers go, I prefer Moon+ Reader Pro.

Regarding Kobo: see Apprentice Alf's tools and instructions.

hericdehon · 03-27-2016, 01:31 PM

Thanks, Froide!

i'll try those tips!

03-26-2016, 02:44 PM	#1
hericdehon Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: iPad	Suggestions for library organization Hi, guys! This is my first post here. And i need help I'd like to receive sugestions to organize my academic ebooks library. I have some ebooks in ePub e PDF formats. Most of these PDFs are from academic articles. And i also have some of them generated from internet articles. Today i have a folder with some subfolders in my hard drive synked to an external HD (for safety backup) and my Google Drive account. In addition to the computer, i have an Apple iPad and a Android smartphone. For now, the best option seems to be using Google Drive as a cloud service. But i know this way isn't the best. I tryed to use Mantano Reader. But it doesn't have access to my cloud library. I would need to send all my books to iPad and Android Phone. And my collection wouldn't be automaticaly updated. Besides, it has some real interface problems. iBooks requires to have all my files saved in my iPad. And it wouldn't be available in my Android. Google Play Books looks to be a better option for now. But i can't create collections. And it would't let me organize files by subject. So, this is my question: is there any way to organize my files in my computer (synked to a Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or any other cloud service) and access this files in any app on my devices: iPad and Android Phone? Thanks a lot! By the way: is there any way to transfer books from Kobo to another app? Last edited by hericdehon; 03-26-2016 at 02:49 PM.

03-26-2016, 03:09 PM	#2
Froide Wizard Posts: 1,898 Karma: 9851695 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Noo Yawk Device: Samsung Galaxy and Windows devices. RIP: Palm & Nook devices.	I recommend your importing your academic materials into the free Calibre program, installing Calibre Companion on your mobile devices (smartphone, tablet), and using DropBox (my preference) or Box.net as your cloud service. FYI, Calibre. and Google Drive don't work well together. See MobileRead's E-Book Software threads for Calibre and Calibre Companion. As far as mobile readers go, I prefer Moon+ Reader Pro. Regarding Kobo: see Apprentice Alf's tools and instructions. Last edited by Froide; 03-26-2016 at 03:18 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Looking for suggestions on library management	dedeaux	Library Management	16	12-25-2015 10:23 PM
PDF Library Manager Suggestions?	canpolat	Reading and Management	10	10-25-2013 02:10 AM
Help in Library Organization	aahoward	General Discussions	6	01-02-2013 11:08 PM
Any suggestions for organization?	kl_0	Calibre	4	02-08-2010 01:44 PM
Library organization	crAss	Bookeen	5	01-27-2009 03:39 PM

03-27-2016, 01:31 PM	#3
hericdehon Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: iPad	Thanks, Froide! i'll try those tips!

Advert