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How to Catalog Books Easily with BiblioBay

For book lovers, building a collection is one of life’s great joys — but keeping that collection organized can quickly turn into a challenge. Many readers start with spreadsheets, sticky notes, or outdated tools, only to find themselves overwhelmed by the clutter. That’s where BiblioBay comes in.

BiblioBay is a modern home library app designed to help you catalog books quickly, beautifully, and without hassle. Whether you own 10 books or 10,000, the app gives you multiple ways to add and organize your collection in just a few taps.

Why Catalog Books in the First Place?

Before we dive into the “how,” it’s worth asking: why should you catalog books at all?

Here are a few reasons readers love doing it:

• Track ownership: Never double-buy the same title again.
• Remember your reads: Keep notes, tags, and reading status.
• Lend confidently: Know who borrowed your copy of The Night Circus.
• Plan your TBR: See your unread books at a glance.

By taking a little time to catalog your books, you unlock the ability to enjoy your library instead of managing chaos.

Three Easy Ways to Catalog Books in BiblioBay

The beauty of BiblioBay is flexibility. You don’t have to rely on a single method — you can choose whichever works best for your reading style.

1. Scan the ISBN Barcode

The fastest way to catalog books in BiblioBay is by using the built-in barcode scanner.

• Open the app and tap Scan ISBN
• Point your phone’s camera at the barcode on the back cover
• Instantly, the book details (title, author, cover, and more) appear

This method is perfect if you’re adding books from your shelves in bulk. Just scan, tap, and move on to the next one.

2. Type the ISBN Number

What if your book doesn’t have a barcode — maybe it’s older or a special edition? No problem.

• Simply type the ISBN number manually into the search bar
• BiblioBay will fetch the same accurate data directly from ISBN databases
• Add the book to your collection with one tap

It’s just as precise as scanning, but gives you more control if barcodes aren’t available.

3. Add Books Manually

For rare, antique, or self-published books without ISBNs, or ISBNs that don't have data for that specific book (yes, this can happen too), BiblioBay lets you add them by hand.

• Enter the title, author, and the rest of the details
• Upload your own cover image if you’d like
• Save it into your personal catalog

This ensures every book in your library can be cataloged, even if it doesn’t exist in a global database.

The BiblioBay Difference

Traditional catalog books tools focus on one thing: listing titles. BiblioBay goes further by helping you:

• Add notes and personal thoughts
• Organize with tags and categories
• Track reading progress (to-read, reading, finished)
• Manage lending and selling directly in-app
• Sync your collection across devices

Instead of just storing book data, BiblioBay helps you live your library.

Whether you’re scanning ISBNs in bulk, typing numbers for specific editions, or entering rare titles manually, BiblioBay makes it simple to catalog books and keep your library organized.

And to celebrate our launch, the first 1,000 users will receive the Standard plan free for one year — giving you access to premium features at no cost.

👉 Try BiblioBay today and experience how easy it is to catalog your collection, one book at a time.