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What is Open Library?

Open Library is an open, editable library catalog that strives to provide a web page for every book ever published, enabling users to read, borrow, and discover millions of books for free.

How many books are available on Open Library?

Open Library offers access to more than 3 million books for free.

Can users contribute to the Open Library catalog?

Yes, similar to Wikipedia, users can contribute new information or corrections to the Open Library catalog.

What types of books can be found on Open Library?

Open Library features a diverse range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, children's literature, textbooks, and more, organized by subjects and lists created by users.

Is Open Library affiliated with any organizations?

Open Library is an initiative of the Internet Archive, a non-profit organization that aims to build a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts.

What features does Open Library offer to users?

Open Library provides features such as browsing by subjects and authors, creating lists, tracking reading goals, and using full-text search to find matching results within the text of millions of books.

Q: How often does Open Library experience outages?

A: Major outages are rare, occurring only a few times a year. Minor issues can happen more frequently.

Q: How long do Open Library outages typically last?

A: Most outages are resolved within a few hours. Extended outages lasting more than a day are extremely rare.