If you have a stack of books mounting up and you’re struggling to catalog them. I’d suggest checking out the Delicious Library. It’s only for mac, I think. I downloaded it yesterday and started scanning books into my new library using my i-sight camera that is built into my macbook. It is actually quite cool. Once a book is scanned, it gathers info from the web about the book along with a description (in most cases). The software costs 40$, which is a small price to pay if you need this type of resource. In addition to cataloging your books, you can store movies, games, music, and even set up borrowers if you’re the type that likes to lend out books but forgets who has them.
I scanned one hundred books last night…it was fun.