Hi, 

Yes, I know that you can't 'answer' but I just wanted to say Many
Thanks for your various Comments which are always very helpful and
greatly appreciated.

Warmest regards

Bryan

Hi, Bryan

I?m so surprised. Thank you very much. Looking forward to your
questions still to come.

Actually, I?m still wondering how you are going to find your misplaced
books. I happen to know someone trying to solve a similar problem.

Regards,
Freddy

Hi, Freddy

I think that the problem is essentially one of organisation and that
the libraries provide a good model.

I would use a database, the favourite being Bowler's recommendation:

http://www.skali.com.my/index.php?ch=15&pg=128&ac=704&ct=59

It looks suitable for home collections (and affordable) whereas the
one suggested by Hummer:

http://www.abebooks.com/docs/homebase/main.shtml

Is slanted towards booksellers.

I'm thinking of storing the books by Product Number which (maybe) I
could scan in (it's based on the ISBN). Of course, not all books have
an ISBN but (maybe) by supplementing these with my own Product
Numbers, I could cover the lot.

I'm still investigating the scanning stuff. It's apparently not expensive.

If this seems to be a goer, then I could print my own-generated
Product Codes (in Bar Code format) and stick them on a suitable cover
which would also protect each book.

That's the general idea. 

But, please, keep this under your hat.

It's strictly hush, hush, confidential.

Warmest regards

Bryan

Thank you, Bryan. I won?t tell anyone. Due to ..., I should know how
to keep secrets.

Hi Brian,

I just happened to come across the following info and I thought of you
 (WANTED: Hotshot Librarian to advise on ISBNs). In any event, the
link gives some fascinating statistics.

Book Industry Statistic:
 - 1.5 million titles in print (currently available in the U.S.)
 - Since 1776, 22 million titles have been published.
   --Jerrold Jenkins, 15 May 99. http://www.JenkinsGroup.com
Copyright 1996-2003 Para Publishing
http://parapub.com/statistics/ 

Regards,
hummer

Hu, Hummer

Great stuff!

Very many thanks.

Warmest regards

Bryan

Bryan,

Sorry, I must have missed this question.  I see that it has progressed
quite nicely without me.

Anyway, Thank you for the thank you.

I'm glad I've helped you.  It would be interesting to see your book
collection based on your areas of expertise.

Hope all is well with you.  And may you always be able to find the book you need.

Bowler-ga

Hi, Bowler

How could anyone as switched on as you miss anything?

I suspect a drunken orgy.

Again.

This is getting to be a habit.

Please snap out of it or you'll get as silly as me.

Warmest Rearguards

Bryan