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Barcode Scanner Phone app + Calibre

I've used this (Android) barcode scanner before: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sukronmoh....

On Calibre, simply go to "Add Books" > "Add books by ISBN", and paste a list of ISBNS. It will automatically download metadata and images for them.

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You can also buy a bluetooth barcode scanner that works faster if this is going to be a regular thing.

I copied my LT & GoodReads catalogs into Calibre recently to reduce my dependency on third parties. I've been a Calibre user for years but hadn't pulled in all my physical books until recently.

I'm very happy with the results.

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