Managing E-Books using CALIBRE Software

Nandkishor R. Motewar

doi:10.37591/joals.v6i1.1774

Abstract

Plenty of open source and subscription based e-books are available on the internet. Libraries,Academicians and Researchers commonly store the e-books in the form of files and folders ontheir personal computers and storage devices. Retrieval of scattered E-books becomes verydifficult when the collection grows. Managing e-books manually as a personal collection or ina library is a complex, time consuming and difficult task. E-Book managementsystem supports online reading as well improve the reading culture. CALIBRE E-Bookmanagement system enables user to organize E-books and other E-resources systematically.This paper introduces the open source CALIBRE E-book management software and describesits Features, functionality, design, architecture, utility etc.Keywords: CALIBRE, E-Book management software, E-resources management, Open sourcecontent Management system.Cite this ArticleNandkishor R. Motewar. Managing E-Books using CALIBRE Software. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 2019; 6(Special Issue 1): 290s–295s.