Portability options for Android

[Hilary Hertzoff]

Hullo,

I started using Tellico a few months ago after Readerware closed up 
shop. So far I've been impressed. Importing my book database of over 
7000 entries went well once I sorted out what fields I needed and I'm 
slowly adding images back in. I'm also looking forward to creating 
databases of other items (CDs, DVDs, sewing patterns).

One of the useful aspects of Readerware was a phone app that would sync 
my collection, so that I could check whether I had an item while I was 
at a bookstore or library booksale. I used this often to make sure I 
didn't buy duplicate copies of things I already own. Unless I've 
completely missed something, Tellico doesn't have this (nor would I 
expect it to).

I'm sure I'm not the only one who uses their library catalog for this, 
so I'm wondering, how have other people worked this out? I'd be open to 
an app that could read Tellico files or one that easily imports a csv or 
other type of file. At one point before Readerware released the app, 
getting the file on my phone required an export, and then opening it in 
a txt file to fix some formatting, opening it in a 3rd party converter 
and then sending it to my phone and using the app related to that 
converter, so I'm comfortable having to go through a few steps. What I'm 
not comfortable with is a monthly subscription or an app with a really 
specific format (I tried MyLibrary, edited an xlsx file 3-4 times and it 
was still throwing up error messages about why it couldn't import the file).

So how do other users take their databases with them?

Thanks,

Hilary