TinyCat

TinyCat is an online library catalog and management system designed specifically for small libraries. According to the vendor, it offers a simple, fast, and clean interface for efficiently organizing and tracking small library collections. The product is suitable for small libraries with up to 20,000 items and caters to a variety of professions and industries, including schools, classrooms, community groups, health libraries, and houses of worship.

Key Features

Simple Library Management: According to the vendor, TinyCat offers a user-friendly interface for organizing and tracking small library collections.

Mobile-Ready: TinyCat is designed to be accessible on any device or platform, allowing users to manage and share their library catalogs on tablets, smartphones, and computers without the need for a separate app.

Powerful Search Options: The vendor claims that TinyCat provides advanced search capabilities, including book recommendations and faceted search results, allowing users to refine their catalog and search results based on specific criteria.

Enhanced Catalog: Users can reportedly enhance their library catalog by adding additional metadata such as Dewey Decimal Classification® numbers, series information, genres, and professional and reader reviews. They can also include awards and published reviews to make their catalog more comprehensive.

Integration with LibraryThing: According to the vendor, TinyCat seamlessly integrates with LibraryThing, leveraging its extensive cataloging information to add tags, covers, and other metadata to the library collection.

Circulation Management: TinyCat offers circulation management features for small libraries, including holds, renewals, overdues, reminder emails, circulation exports, and automated reports. It also supports patron accounts with sign-in and borrowing history.

Import and Export MARC Records: The vendor states that users can import and export MARC records for seamless integration with other library systems, facilitating efficient management of their library collections.

Trusted Solution: Built on the foundation of LibraryThing, TinyCat is a library software that has reportedly been used by millions of customers since 2005. It has gained popularity among schools, classrooms, community groups, churches, and museums.

Copy Catalog from Other Sources: According to the vendor, TinyCat allows users to copy catalog from over 4,900 libraries and other sources, facilitating the building and expansion of their library catalog.

Stable URLs and Social Media Integration: TinyCat provides stable URLs and social media buttons, enabling library staff and users to easily share the library catalog on the web.