Organizing My Calibre Library

MatriasLupa · 09-18-2014, 03:02 PM

Okay, so I went through several pages in here and haven't seen a topic for it, so I'm going to ask.

I have a very large library and while the system is amazing, I'm having a problem being able to organize it, especially given my siblings and parents like to get books from my computer. Outside of just tagging things, is there a way to create easy to use lists? Think playlists, like on iTune or other media managrs, where you can drag and drop the files to create different lists.

So far, I've found one plug in called Reading List, but it's not exactly very user friendly. Is there any chance on the next update we could get some lists/playlists?

aleyx · 09-18-2014, 03:46 PM

Maybe use virtual libraries? It really depends on how you want to organize your library, and how you want that library to be accessed.

I'd go with virtual libraries accessed through one or several content server instances.

N.

theducks · 09-18-2014, 04:37 PM

Following the VL think. You need some sort of system of flagging to base the VL's upon.

I recommend AGAINST using Tags (the standard one) as they will get inserted into the jacket.

You can create a custom Tag like column. Those stay private.

Remember searches can Include or EXCLUDE. not tags: Adult

09-18-2014, 03:02 PM	#1
MatriasLupa Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Florida Device: Nook Simple Touch	Organizing My Calibre Library Okay, so I went through several pages in here and haven't seen a topic for it, so I'm going to ask. I have a very large library and while the system is amazing, I'm having a problem being able to organize it, especially given my siblings and parents like to get books from my computer. Outside of just tagging things, is there a way to create easy to use lists? Think playlists, like on iTune or other media managrs, where you can drag and drop the files to create different lists. So far, I've found one plug in called Reading List, but it's not exactly very user friendly. Is there any chance on the next update we could get some lists/playlists?

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09-18-2014, 03:46 PM	#2
aleyx Addict Posts: 250 Karma: 20386 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Device: Bookeen Diva, Kobo Clara BW	Maybe use virtual libraries? It really depends on how you want to organize your library, and how you want that library to be accessed. I'd go with virtual libraries accessed through one or several content server instances. N.

09-18-2014, 04:37 PM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,047 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Following the VL think. You need some sort of system of flagging to base the VL's upon. I recommend AGAINST using Tags (the standard one) as they will get inserted into the jacket. You can create a custom Tag like column. Those stay private. Remember searches can Include or EXCLUDE. not tags: Adult

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