# Online Book Catalogs 'Librarything' Library-Quality Tracking App for Hardcore Book-Lovers By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-11-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-book-cataloging References: [librarything](http://www.librarything.com/) & [unabridgedopinions](http://unabridgedopinions.com/2009/08/oops-my-wishlist-just-hit-one-hundred-and-other-dangers-of-librarything/) LibraryThing is a service app that allows personal online [book cataloging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/books-tracker) and access from any Internet browser, including those on mobile phones. The LibraryThing app has several features including a combined book catalog database that lets people with the same books connect. It can also make [reading suggestions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-recommendations-tool). Free accounts allow catalogs of up to 200 books, paid are limitless. Privacy features allow users to participate incognito. Borrowing and swapping books is eco-goodness and the app includes an area for [borrowing or swapping books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf)—which saves on trees. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Online Book Catalogs:** LibraryThing app enables users to catalog and access their personal book collection online, promoting digital book organization and accessibility. - **Connective Book Databases:** The combined book catalog database of LibraryThing facilitates connection among users with the same books, creating opportunities for sharing recommendations and building book communities. - **Eco-friendly Book Borrowing and Swapping:** LibraryThing's feature for borrowing or swapping books promotes sustainable practices and reduces paper waste by encouraging the sharing of physical copies. ### Where This Applies - **Digital Library Platforms:** LibraryThing's online book cataloging service presents innovative solutions for digital libraries to manage and provide access to book collections. - **Social Networking:** The connective features of LibraryThing's book cataloging app offer opportunities for social networking based on book interests and recommendations. - **Sustainable Practices:** LibraryThing's eco-friendly book borrowing and swapping functionality provides possibilities for sustainable businesses promoting book sharing and reducing environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Finding Online Catalogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatham-kent-public-library.md) - [Digital Reading Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-reading.md) - [Matchmaking Book Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-discovery.md) - [Book Collection Valuation App](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookboss.md) - [Personalized Book Lists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookwiz.md) - [Personalized Visual Catalogues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jotly.md) - [Book Reading Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/books-manager.md) - [Library Card-Supported Book Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libby.md) - [Swipeable Book Discovery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookswipr.md)