Navigating the MR Library?

emellaich · 09-20-2009, 09:49 PM

So how do you find books in the MR library? I'm talking about just browsing, not looking for a specific book.

I'm new to using it, but it seems pretty unwieldy to me. AFAIK, there are only two ways to dive in: 1) You start at the top (most recent) point in a forum and scroll your way back in time; 2) You search for specific key words and hope you hit paydirt.

It seems to me that the best of both worlds would be to combine the wiki with the library. There could be various directory pages established on the wiki: by author, genre, etcetera. These directory pages could then link to the appropriate forum post.

Of course a simpler version would be to upload directly to the wiki, but I'm assuming that there is some reason that uploading to the forum is better?

On the other hand, I'm also open to thoughts from others on the best way to browse for books.

MLH

zelda_pinwheel · 09-20-2009, 09:53 PM

when the upload section was launched here i don't think anyone realised just how huge it would become. so the current system is not very efficient at this scale, as you've noticed. never fear though ; we are currently examining the best way to redo it to optimise the upload, download and browsing features. it won't happen tomorrow because it's quite an intensive job but we are working on it.

in the meantime don't forget you can also sort by format and by genre, in addition to searching / browsing ; that should help to narrow things down a bit. and maybe other people can add their useful tips as well.

owlrigh · 09-20-2009, 10:54 PM

What about a calibre server of the books? Surely that would work. I'm thinking that's an excellent way of doing things -- but probably fraught with problems, and why it hasn't been done to date?

Treven · 09-22-2009, 11:38 PM

Actually, I simply began at the beginning and then browsed my way through all of the books available, in one evening. I wasn't necessarily looking for a specific boor, or author, I just wanted to see what's there. I ended up downloading 11 books. Now I just have to figure out when I can get to them.

montsnmags · 09-23-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treven

Actually, I simply began at the beginning and then browsed my way through all of the books available, in one evening.
...

You tragic OCD completist, you. (I'm just joking

because, I actually did the same thing, and now subscribe to the newsfeed to make sure I see everything that's uploaded).

Cheers,
Marc

Sparrow · 09-23-2009, 03:07 AM

Sorry if I missed a previous mention of this, but if you go to one of the Index pages.
E.g. for PRC books it's
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/ebooks.php?forumid=128

from there you can download a complete list, for all formats, by clicking on the link in the top right-hand corner.

09-20-2009, 09:49 PM	#1
emellaich Wizard Posts: 1,101 Karma: 4388403 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Palm>Ebookman>IPaq>Axim>Cybook>Kndl2>IPAD>Kndl3SO>Voyager>Oasis	Navigating the MR Library? So how do you find books in the MR library? I'm talking about just browsing, not looking for a specific book. I'm new to using it, but it seems pretty unwieldy to me. AFAIK, there are only two ways to dive in: 1) You start at the top (most recent) point in a forum and scroll your way back in time; 2) You search for specific key words and hope you hit paydirt. It seems to me that the best of both worlds would be to combine the wiki with the library. There could be various directory pages established on the wiki: by author, genre, etcetera. These directory pages could then link to the appropriate forum post. Of course a simpler version would be to upload directly to the wiki, but I'm assuming that there is some reason that uploading to the forum is better? On the other hand, I'm also open to thoughts from others on the best way to browse for books. MLH

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09-20-2009, 09:53 PM	#2
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	when the upload section was launched here i don't think anyone realised just how huge it would become. so the current system is not very efficient at this scale, as you've noticed. never fear though ; we are currently examining the best way to redo it to optimise the upload, download and browsing features. it won't happen tomorrow because it's quite an intensive job but we are working on it. in the meantime don't forget you can also sort by format and by genre, in addition to searching / browsing ; that should help to narrow things down a bit. and maybe other people can add their useful tips as well.

09-20-2009, 10:54 PM	#3
owlrigh Bibliomanist Posts: 99 Karma: 26 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Australia, somewhere Device: [past:PRS-700, PRS-505, PRS-T2] Now: Kobo Glo HD, Samsung G7 Edge	What about a calibre server of the books? Surely that would work. I'm thinking that's an excellent way of doing things -- but probably fraught with problems, and why it hasn't been done to date?

09-22-2009, 11:38 PM	#4
Treven Addict Posts: 222 Karma: 680 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: the Left Coast Device: iPad	Actually, I simply began at the beginning and then browsed my way through all of the books available, in one evening. I wasn't necessarily looking for a specific boor, or author, I just wanted to see what's there. I ended up downloading 11 books. Now I just have to figure out when I can get to them.

09-23-2009, 03:07 AM	#6
Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	Sorry if I missed a previous mention of this, but if you go to one of the Index pages. E.g. for PRC books it's https://www.mobileread.com/forums/ebooks.php?forumid=128 from there you can download a complete list, for all formats, by clicking on the link in the top right-hand corner.