‡biblios.net
Free internet cataloging service
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‡biblios.net is a free browser-based cataloging service with a data store containing over thirty million records. Records are licensed under the Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License, making the service the world's largest repository of freely-licensed library records. The service was created and is maintained by LibLime.
Screenshot of ‡biblios.net cataloging page. | |
| Type of business | For profit |
|---|---|
Type of site | Library Cataloging |
| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio |
| Owner | LibLime |
| URL | biblios.net |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required |
| Launched | January 19, 2009 |
Features
‡biblios.net (pronounced 'biblios dot net') features a metadata editor with templates, macros, authority auto-completion and embedded context-sensitive help. The central record repository contains 25-million bibliographic records and just under eight-million authority records. The data is maintained by ‡biblios.net users. Catalogers can use and contribute to the database without restrictions because records in ‡biblios.net are freely-licensed under the Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License.[1]
‡biblios.net also includes a built-in federated search system, allowing catalogers to find records from any Z39.50 target.[2] Additionally, there is a central Search Target Registry, seeded with over 2,000 Z39.50 servers, for catalogers to find, create and share Z39.50 targets.[3]
In addition to offering a traditional cataloging interface, ‡biblios.net offers social cataloging features. Built-in forums and private messaging make finding help and communicating with others possible within the software.[4]