Old Q wrote:I was wondering you know we have the origami database and stuff well, why isn't there and Origami Database for libraries Because most libraries in the UK have a scheme where by if you pay like £1.50 they will contact other libraries to see if they have a copy and you can then borrow it, I don't know about other countries but it sounds like a really good idea so if there was a database you could just log on to it check out if there's a library near you or not that has a copy then you could just ask you local library to contact them and borrow it At least then people that want to fold something thats in a book they don't have they can just borrow it especially if its something like Tanteidan .
Sorry I was in a rush I'll make it understandable here goes :
Would it be possible to have a database of origami books available from libraries in th UK or even create like an online origami book library?
Last edited by islandmassive on February 18th, 2007, 1:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I think my library already has something like this. The library in my region may borrow a book from another region, and it doesn't cost me anything. I don't think I quite understand what you mean.
If I understood your question correctly there already is an option in the Origami Database that could be extended for your intended usage. At the moment you can find for some of the books if they are available at some Origami Organization Library (f.e. BOS). I'm not quite sure what the underlying structure for this is, but it might be extended to include any library that has the books (I think only Dennis can answer that question).
The only problem (and that's a problem of the ODB in general) is that someone actually has to input the necessary data about which book is available in which library. Without proper maintenance this feature would be pretty much useless.
The only problem (and that's a problem of the ODB in general) is that someone actually has to input the necessary data about which book is available in which library
I think you'll find that this is a 'problem' with every database in the world, not just the ODB!!
There is also a function in the ODB to allow Societies to say what books are in their libraries, but only the BOS and OUSA have made use of it. It is possible to download catalogues of these libraries from the ODB. Also looking at the book contents will also tell you if the book is in one of these libraries.
e.g. http://www.origamidatabase.com/book_con ... 0870408968
Because most libraries in the UK have a scheme where by if you pay like £1.50 they will contact other libraries to see if they have a copy and you can then borrow it, I don't know about other countries but it sounds like a really good idea so if there was a database you could just log on to it check out if there's a library near you or not that has a copy then you could just ask you local library to contact them and borrow it
At least then people that want to fold something thats in a book they don't have they can just borrow it especially if its something like Tanteidan
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I'll make it understandable here goes :
