The online catalog for tiny libraries, powered by LibraryThing
-
Simple
TinyCat is simple, fast, and clean.
-
Powerful
Faceted searching adds power.
-
Mobile
Looks and works great on every device and platform.
-
Professional
Circulation, patrons, and accounts. Import and export MARC records.
-
Secure
HTTPS always.
-
Enhanced
Enhanced with optional professional and user reviews, recommendations, and more.
The Catalog
Features
Your Collection
Import your existing collection, from MARC or other formats.
Copy catalog from over 4,900 libraries and other sources.
Leverage the power of LibraryThing to add tags, covers, and other metadata.
Enhance your data with LibraryThing's series, awards, published reviews, and over two million user reviews.
Online Catalog
Mobile-ready, right out of the gate.
True faceted searching, like one of those expensive "discovery systems."
Stable URLs and social media buttons mean users can share what’s in your library anywhere on the web.
Circulation
Simple circulation system designed for small libraries.
Holds, renewals, overdues, reminder emails, circulation exports, and automated reports.
Optional patron accounts, with patron sign-in and borrowing history.
Includes an even simpler circulation system for high-trust environments, like classroom libraries.
Preview it
YOUR Library
Check out your existing LibraryThing collection on TinyCat.
30-day 60-day free trial for this month only!
The library of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Victoria, Australia.
Webinars
Join us for one of our free webinars, held on Wednesdays at 1pm Eastern. Bring your questions and get a live demo of TinyCat, and learn how it can revitalize your small library. No registration required! Join our next TinyCat webinar here at 1pm ET on Wednesdays.
Videos
LibraryThing's YouTube channel has pre-recorded webinars and video tutorials for TinyCat, including our "Tiny Tutorial" video series! Subscribe to LibraryThing's YouTube channel
Email Support
TinyCat libraries always receive full email support. Send your questions, feedback, or requests to tinycat@librarything.com. Email us now
Pricing
(30-day free trial)
Personal
-
Free!
100%-personal TinyCat accounts are free.
Volunteer
- up to 1,000 items
$3/month - up to 5,000 items
$6/month - up to 10,000 items
$10/month - up to 20,000 items
$15/month
Paid Staff
- up to 1,000 items
$10/month - up to 5,000 items
$20/month - up to 10,000 items
$25/month - up to 20,000 items
$35/month
What qualifies as a "volunteer library"?
To qualify as a "volunteer library" the library must have no paid library staff and no regular acquisitions budget exceeding $500.
General staff, such as cleaning staff or a minister who does not oversee a church's library, are not considered library staff.
Special Cases: Classroom libraries are ALWAYS considered volunteer libraries.
What qualifies as a "personal library"?
Personal libraries are for personal use, including families. A shared, non-profit library used by others is not considered personal.
Trusted by Thousands
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use TinyCat?
How are LibraryThing and TinyCat related?
What are the technical requirements for my library to use TinyCat?
Can my big public or academic library use TinyCat?
Can I use TinyCat with my existing ILS?
I have a problem, question or suggestion.
Is TinyCat done?
Powered by LibraryThing
LibraryThing is great for small libraries, but it’s too big, open, and social for small library patrons.
TinyCat transforms your collection in LibraryThing into a simple and attractive small library catalog. With over 4,900 sources for cataloging information, LibraryThing is a wealth of data for and about your library. TinyCat allows you to share that data with your patrons.
