The Virtual Bookshelf

Study of Book Organization and Presentation Methods in Virtual Space

Abstract

In this paper, we review the history of bookshelves and overview how bookshelves have changed with the evolution of technology. Today, the technological environment around e-books continues to change and e-bookshelves, online based bookshelves, are still in the process of development. The visual form and layout of the e-bookshelf is not limited to the reproduction of a physical bookshelf, and there is room for various developments.

The “Virtual Bookshelf” that the author is planning to develop and release as an e-bookshelf with interfaces allow users to browse user’s collection easily to inspire new ideas and shows the relationship between books.