Instantly add titles to your online home library catalog

There are 5 ways to instantly add titles to your GuruLib account; Use a barcode reader such as cuecat or type in the UPC or ISBN code on the book DVD or CD Use a webcam as a barcode reader. Just show the barcode of your book or DVD right before your webcam and GuruLib will extract the barcode from the image. Check out a demo here Key in the book title, author or keywords Take a picture of the UPC or barcode on the book, DVD, CD etc. using your cellphone and send it as a picture message to barcode@gurulib.com Simply take a picture or group multiple barcode pictures in a single zip file and upload the file to the website!

Search from over 530 Libraries
GuruLib can access over 530 public and university libraries around the world to collect cataloging information about hard-to-find books, movies, games and software. In addition, GuruLib tells you if a book or movie that you like is available in your nearest public library. You don't have to buy anything before you try it out from your nearest public library.

Arrange your books, movies, music, games and software in Virtual Shelves!
GuruLib allows you to use online shelves to organize your home library. Create unlimited shelves online. This is an excellent way to specify where your items are in your home.

Write your book or movie review and share it with others
GuruLib allows you to rate books, movies, games etc. and write your reviews. Share your review with others so they can comment on your review.

Smart Price Watch
Set a target price for items in the wish list, GuruLib will inform you through email when the price reaches your target price. A graphical price history will help you know the current price trend.

Add books or DVDs using barcode images
Using a webcam or digital camera to capture an image of the barcode on the back of the item and then upload it to GuruLib. Cutting edge image recognition technology is used to extract the USB or ISBN code and automatically retrieves all essential information about the item from Amazon.com or public libraries around the world.

Take notes as you read your book

GuruLib notes help you create multiple pages of notes for each book, move, music, games and software. Jot down your thoughts quickly to follow up on it later when you are reading a book, watching a movie or found something interesting in a game or software. Create notes for homework and class information and post them on the web in seconds. If you are a researcher and reading multiple research papers, books etc. GuruLib notes helps you to better organize your research notes. Think of these as online sticky notes which are simple, fast and can be accessed from anywhere.

Keep track of your loaned/borrowed books
Use GuruLib to keep track of books others borrowed from your or the book that you borrowed from a library. Do not pay extra fines just because you forgot to return the book or a movie on time. GuruLib will inform you through email when the book or movie is due for return.

Catalog your thesis, research papers online
Access your research paper, ebooks, datasheets from any where in the world, GuruLib not only helps you catalog your soft documents online but also indexes them so that you can search through them instantly.

Facebook Application, iGoogle Module, RSS Feeds and Blog widgets
Instantly let your friends know what you are reading or watching. GuruLib has Facebook application and iGoogle modules that let you put your book shelf online. Additionally, if you have a MySpace account or maintain blogs then use GuruLib widgets to publish your reading list online. If your friends use RSS aggregators, GuruLib allows you to create graphical RSS feeds for latest addition to your library. 

Facebook Application

iGoogle Module

Blog Widget

Contact Webmaster
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