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Talpa Search
Discover books easily with AI-powered Talpa Search—your intuitive library search tool.
Library Search Enhancement
Updated 35 minutes ago
Talpa Search's Top Features
AI-powered search using large language models for NLP understanding
Verified data from Bowker, Syndetics Unbound, and LibraryThing
Localized results prioritizing collection-specific items
Visual book cover identification for media discovery
Seamless integration with Syndetics Unbound library systems
NLP for nuanced and conversational query handling
Support for books, eBooks, and audiobooks
Optimization for vague search queries
Enhanced performance for older titles
Ongoing development and user-feedback-driven improvements
Frequently asked questions about Talpa Search
Talpa Search is an AI-powered library search tool using NLP and image recognition to discover various media, improving library search efficiency.
It combines AI technologies with extensive bibliographic data to enable enriched search capabilities, understanding user queries precisely.
Primarily books, but also movies and music, depending on the data availability from its sources.
Data is sourced from reputable providers like Bowker, Syndetics Unbound, and LibraryThing, ensuring comprehensive accuracy.
Yes, it can seamlessly integrate with systems utilizing Syndetics Unbound to complement existing infrastructures.
Yes, it prioritizes items from your library's collection to provide immediately relevant and accessible results.
Best with older titles, and limited integration to libraries using Syndetics Unbound, with some variability in non-book media discovery.
Costs vary; libraries with Syndetics Unbound may access it free temporarily; other free or subscription options depend on plans chosen.
No, it uses a comprehensive dataset from partnered sources without training AI models on user data.
'Talpa' is Latin for 'mole,' symbolizing its ability to delve into vast data to find relevant information.
Talpa Search's pricing
Free
$0/
- For libraries using Syndetics Unbound from ProQuest and LibraryThing
- Initially set to expire by October 31, 2023
- For general users: Limited to 50 searches per day
Library
$0/
- No usage caps
- Integrated library catalog access
- Extensive library holdings
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