Talpa

Welcome to Talpa Search, the revolutionary AI-powered library search tool designed by LibraryThing. With Talpa Search, you can effortlessly locate any book or media using verified and authoritative bibliographic data. Our cutting-edge tool harnesses the power of large language models from Anthropic and OpenAI, combined with credible book data from Bowker, Syndetics Unbound, and LibraryThing. This ensures that every search result is validated against trustworthy bibliographic information, guaranteeing accuracy and authenticity.

Unlike other chatbots, Talpa Search does not generate false search results. We understand the importance of delivering only the most reliable information. Our vast database of true bibliographic data ensures that Talpa Search doesn't "hallucinate" books that don't actually exist. You can trust that your search results are backed by our extensive collection of authorized information.

Talpa Search is specifically designed to cater to library holdings, giving priority to items available within a library's collection. Our tool intelligently parses and comprehends user queries, providing answers using traditional library data. Additionally, Talpa Search offers a unique opportunity for users to effortlessly configure and integrate links and buttons for their own websites through the Syndetics Unbound Admin, completely free of charge for a limited time.

As an experiment, Talpa Search welcomes feedback from users to continuously enhance its performance. It's important to note that while Talpa Search excels at finding older titles, it may not be as reliable in locating recently-published works. However, our commitment to improvement remains steadfast.

Talpa Search is a project by LibraryThing, with its name derived from the Latin word for "mole". In summary, Talpa Search is an innovative and invaluable AI-powered library search tool that provides accurate and reliable bibliographic data for books and other media. Experience the future of library searches with Talpa Search today.