Bibli-O-Matic

The Bibli-O-Matic extension provides an icon beside any ISBN online and shows information about it using BiblioShare webservices
What is Bibli-O-Matic?
Bibli-O-Matic is a convenient Chrome extension that automatically identifies valid ISBNs on web pages and offers one-click access to detailed information about the corresponding title. Information includes title, subtitle, author, formats, images, ONIX 2.1 or 3.0 records, and more – all sourced from BookNet Canada’s BiblioShare Web Services.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 5.00 (12)
Version: 2.2 (Last updated: 2024-07-30)
Creation date: 2018-06-12
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • scripting
Size: 1.64M

Ranking

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Extension summary

Bibli-O-Matic displays bibliographic data for any ISBN that appears on any web page.

Bibli-O-Matic automatically detects valid ISBNs (both ISBN-10 and ISBN-13) and applies a small, red icon next to them that allows you, with one click, to pull up detailed information about that title. Find title, subtitle, author, and format information; images; metadata keywords; and more. Switch between ONIX 2.1 and 3.0 records, where available.

All bibliographic information is pulled from BookNet Canada’s BiblioShare Web Services.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Saves time in tracking down metadata
  • Handles multiple ISBNs without slowing down the page
  • User-friendly design and includes multiple metadata standards (Thema and BISAC)
  • Used daily by many users as a go-to extension for metadata needs
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • Saves time
    • User-friendly design
    • Indispensable for tracking metadata
    Recent reviews
    Before I started using this extension, I had no idea how much time I wasted tracking down metadata. It's just so handy. I breathe a sigh of relief whenever I see that little red icon beside the isbn.
    by Anna Boyar, 2021-02-18

    I love the improved Bibli-O-Matic! It doesn't bog down the page no matter how many ISBNs are on it and the information it returns saves so much time when checking data. The design is really nice and includes Thema as well as BISAC! Total timesaver.
    by Jackie Fry, 2021-02-08

    How did I ever live without this extension?
    by Laura Brady, 2019-12-10
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    Bibli-O-Matic requires very minimum permissions.

    Risk likelihood

    Bibli-O-Matic is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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