Originally Posted by hobo2000
I scanned the cover of my books, then printed 2 up per page. I had enough room to print in "highlights" of each book then put into a binder in alpha order. Works great for me.
I agree with scanning - book cover, inside page (date, ISBN number, etc) and then table of contents. Each set of scanned pages is stored in an electronic file with the title (or magazine name and edition) to make up the "index" and keep each file in a computer folder.
That makes it easier to search for what you need one day when you are thinking "Which book had that really cute rug mat?"
I need to do this too, have quilt and knitting books and magazines. I no longer buy them but I continue to be inspired by the ones I have.