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Donate Books

Donate Books

Donate to the Internet Archive

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  • Released
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  • February 1, 2023
  • March 20, 2025

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This app helps you identify which books from your collection are wanted by the Internet Archive for preservation and digitization. Scan book barcodes or printed identifiers using your phone's camera to receive immediate feedback on whether to donate.

✓Scan book barcodes
✓OCR printed identifiers
✓Camera-based scanning
✓Preservation feedback
✓Digitization matching
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What's New in Donate Books

2.1.4

March 20, 2025

Added session management and QR-code scanning

User reviews

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OK

Would like to be able to manually input the ISBN in. I dont have access to this book right now and dont want to dig it out just to take a pic when i have the ISBN.
gatchipatchigatchipatchi

Helps Archive Books :)

Yay
sonic shaunysonic shauny

Love it

Love this app for quickly processing piles of books the Internet Archive might need. Great UX. Only suggestion would be an option to turn on a log of books that have been scanned, and a way to export that list.
Brandon GalbraithBrandon Galbraith

Woefully barebones

Great idea, poor execution. I have thousands of books, found this app, and thought it would be great to see if the Internet Archive might want any of them. So I downloaded the app, scanned the barcode of a book in my giveaway pile, and saw that the Internet Archive wanted it. Great! So then I looked in vain for any information in the app about how to actually donate the book. Nothing. It’s literally an app that says either Yes or No, and if you find a desirable book, it’s up to you to figure out what to do next.
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screenwritescreenwrite

Works well and is fun

I use this to find out what the archive needs, but also, sometimes just for fun to see what the archive has. (But I am biased, I work with the archive.)
brewsterkahlebrewsterkahle

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FAQ

How does Donate Books help me decide which books to donate?

Donate Books allows you to scan book barcodes or printed identifiers using your phone's camera. The app then provides feedback on whether the Internet Archive wishes to preserve and digitize the specific book.

What are the scanning methods available in Donate Books?

Donate Books offers two scanning modes: scanning book barcodes directly and using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to scan printed identifiers within your books.

Is Donate Books free to use?

Yes, Donate Books is available for free. The app does not require any payment to download or use its features for identifying books for donation.

What devices is Donate Books compatible with?

Donate Books is designed for Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is not currently available for Android devices.

How often is Donate Books updated?

The latest version of Donate Books is 2.1.4, last updated on March 20, 2025. This indicates the app receives regular updates to improve functionality and address any issues.

What is the age rating for Donate Books?

Donate Books has an age rating of 4+, meaning it is suitable for users of all ages. There are no content restrictions for younger users.

Where can I find help or report bugs for Donate Books?

For installation instructions, reporting bugs, requesting assistance, or information about physical item donations, please refer to the Internet Archive's help center page.

Does Donate Books have ads?

No, Donate Books is ad-free. You can use the app to scan and identify books for donation without any advertisements interrupting your experience.