I'm looking for some software that I can use to quickly build a personal library. Does anyone use anything that allows you to scan new games, movies, books into a visual database, and if so what?

 

I'd prefer a windows solution if possible...

I know you mentioned windows solutions if possible, I'm hoping that means you have access to OSX.

 

I've used Delicious Library in the past with good results, but that was a long time ago. Looks like they are still around!

 

https://www.delicious-monster.com/

 

Edit: wanted to mention that libib got mentioned a lot when I was searching

 

http://www.libib.com/

I'll look into libib. Delicious Library sounds really good but I don't really have access to OSX... well maybe... I'll look into it a bit more.

I had never heard of these items. Can someone provide a real world example of how this could be used?

 

I have my Music, Movies, and TV in Plex and Kodi. I do my books with Calibre and have their Calibre Server setup to access my eBook collection.

 

Not much of a gamer. Have an Xbox 360... that I seldom play.

I had never heard of these items. Can someone provide a real world example of how this could be used?

 

These are really for keeping track of your physical assets. I also have all of my movies on Plex, so I can take them anywhere, etc. But I also want to keep tabs on what physical things I have. Sort of like a catalogue.

 

It's basically just a database that is smart and pulls metadata much like how Plex does, but without the playback abilities.

 

I looked at Libib over the weekend. It seems pretty good. Has a great android/ios app that makes scanning in books etc. quick and easy... however I hate that the premium account is has either a monthly or yearly fee, that you can't pay for lifetime service up front (which I would be way more cool with) and that your library is really only resident on there server (you can download a CSV file but that's pretty weak in comparison)