very small white kitten on a short pile of books in a window, jar of flowers behind it.

Want to show your books in the best light? Come learn how TinyCat can transform your library. Webinars are Wednesdays at 1:00pm (EST).

Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚 #cats

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Free webinar, you say?
Join us today (Wednesday) at 1:00pm EST for a free tour of TinyCat and a Q&A. Join before the room looks at 1:05pm!

Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

You can also move the call number to the main circulation box, if you wish to!

Item page for The Magical World of Strega Nona by Tomie DePaola, with a Classification DDC/MDS at the bottom displaying 398.20945

Dewey Decimal numbers? Library of Congress call numbers? Maybe you have your own system going!

TinyCat lets you pick which kind of classification you display in your catalog.

Just go to your Circulation settings to choose a call number system.

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

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Eager to show off your shelves? Get some tips at our weekly TinyCat Webinar — Wednesdays at 1pm EST.

Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

Blue and white text: "SMILING IN THE STACKS 'Our TinyCat catalog is always growing an dI couldn't be happier. Whether at home or school, it's a pleasure to use and it's really satisfying to see the scroll of new books.' — Bridget, St. Aloysius School library"

Thank you Bridget! Check out their beautiful school library here: www.librarycat.org/lib/stals

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

A screenshot of buttons allowing members of the public to join LibraryThing using either Google or Facebook.

We've got some new options when you're signing into LibraryThing, or signing up for the first time!

This feature is mostly for new users. People with a Google account can now create a LibraryThing account quickly, bringing their Google profile pic in too, if they want.

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We'll make it easy. Come by the TinyCat Webinar today (Wednesday) at 1:00pm EST and learn how to set up your catalog and share your library.

Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

Maith thú féin! Love to see it as well. 🙂

A TinyCat search page with the language selector box displaying, "Gaeilge" is highlighted. The three books in the screenshot are Irish Short Stories, Shadow Voices: 300 Years of Irish Genre Fiction, and Celtic Myths and Legends.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, or beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! ☘️ TinyCat libraries can set Irish, or Gaeilge, as the default language in their catalog or include it as a language option for patrons.

What words do you know in Irish?

#irish #gaeilge #BookSky #libraries #💙📚 #☘️

The Labor Center's TinyCat library at SSC Georgetown is looking fantastic. Clear logo, targeted search links on the homepage, great cover images.

Check out their TinyCat here: www.librarycat.org/lib/WA_Labor....

Want help setting up your own TinyCat? Just send me a message!

#BookSky #libraries

two copies of The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke, one a hardcover and one an audiobook.

By accident or by design, you may have multiple copies of a book. Manage duplicate items from your Work Duplicates page!

From your LibraryThing Home page, click Charts & Graphs. Select Work Duplicates from the bottom-left of the page.

#books #libraries

A screenshot of the Smart Import page, showing the File, Webpage and Pasted Text options.

Smart Import is here! We’ve added a new import option on LibraryThing, allowing you to upload a file, enter a url, or paste text, with the site scraping what you have provided for ISBNs, ASINs, and UPCs and/or for title/author pairs. #💙📚 #Booksky

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TinyCat may surprise you! Come see what it can do at our webinar, Wednesdays at 1:00pm (EST). You'll get a comprehensive tour and an opportunity to ask questions live.

Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

Screenshot of the Transaction Reports: Checkouts page, with the report titled "items not lent" underlined.

Find out which books in your catalog aren't getting enough love. TinyCat gives you reports on your lending history.

You can click "Items not lent" to see books or other items that you may want to weed from your catalog or promote more to patrons.

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

Today!

Folio Seattle's TinyCat homepage

Want to spruce up your library? Learn how to transform your TinyCat homepage at our special webinar:

Wednesday, March 4 at 1:00pm (EST)
Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

Learn tips and tricks to make your homepage welcoming and useful for your patrons.

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

Blue and white text on a teal background: "MOBILE FRIENDLY 'I love that I can use TinyCat on my computer, tablet, phone, etc., and I like the prompt response I get whenever I have a question!' - Sue, Christian Hills School Library"

Thanks Sue! We do our best to reply speedily. 🙂

When you're ready, you can sign up for your own TinyCat free trial here: www.librarycat.org/signup.

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

We showcased @librarycat.org’s debut in 45 languages! You can select multiple languages that patrons can choose from while exploring the catalog.

Explore your new Language settings! If you don’t have TinyCat yet, well… bienvenue! www.librarycat.org/signup

homepage for "The Library of New England Folklore" TinyCat library

Special webinar alert! Next Wednesday, March 4 at 1pm (EST) we'll be helping you set up your TinyCat homepage.

You'll get plenty of tips for turning it into a welcoming, useful launching point for anyone exploring your TinyCat library!

Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries

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LAST CHANCE! Our t-shirt sale ends tomorrow! #tshirts #shirtsale

Get yours at the LibraryThing Store while it's still discounted!
www.librarything.com/more/store

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Ready to show off your collection? Books, toys, games, movies... TinyCat lets you turn your library into a sleek online catalog that's easy to share.

Join the free webinar at 1:00pm EST today (Wednesday).

Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

Search Page settings in TinyCat

We got a great question today: "How do you change which fields TinyCat can search within?" Easy!

From your Search Page settings, limit searches to the info you display, expand it to all fields, or pick and choose!

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

Two photographs, of the LibraryThing 20th Anniversary t-shirt, in chocolate and cream.

Our t-shirt sale ends soon at the LibraryThing Store: www.librarything.com/more/store.

Get yours while it's discounted! #tshirts #shirtsale

sleepy cat on a bed next to an open book and a mug of coffee.

Wake up! It's webinar day! The TinyCat webinar is at 1:00pm EST every Wednesday. It's a chance to ask questions, get help, and collect tips and tricks.

Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

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Help your library grow with TinyCat! Learn how at today's webinar (Wednesday) at 1:00pm EST.

Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85882643642

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

Did you know that after 128 years of absence, cricket will return to the Olympics in 2028? I bet the Bradman librarians knew...

The Bradman Library catalogs their books about cricket using TinyCat. Take a look at their collection: www.librarycat.org/lib/Bradman-...

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

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LibraryThing shirts are on sale through February 28. We still have sizes S-XL in cream, and S-M in chocolate.

Take advantage of the sale at the LibraryThing Store: www.librarything.com/more/store

“Our patrons and volunteers LOVE IT!! We’re having an Open House to showcase it to the entire community. We couldn't have gotten to this point without your help.” – Beth, ILE Community Library

Thank you Beth!

Check out their library yourself on TinyCat: www.librarycat.org/lib/ILELibra...

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚

You can set a different Welcome Message for each language in TinyCat. Help patrons find what they need, in the language they prefer.

TinyCat is now available in 45 languages. What languages do your patrons speak?

#BookSky #libraries #💙📚