docs/user-facing/media-request/shelfmark.md

# Shelfmark: Request E-Books & Audiobooks

**Shelfmark** is the media request portal for digital books and spoken media across **The Nest**. Whether you are looking for an e-book to read on your e-reader or an audiobook to listen to on the go, Shelfmark lets you browse catalog titles and submit requests for automated library delivery.

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## 1. Getting Started & Signing In

1. Open **[magpie.mynest.love](https://magpie.mynest.love)** in your Web browser.
2. Click **Sign In** and select **"Sign in with The Nest"**.
3. Log in using your standard Nest passkey.
4. Search or browse the catalog for a title you would like to read or listen to.
5. Click **Request**—Shelfmark will process the request and add the title to your library!

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## 2. How Requests Work & Delivery Targets

Once you submit a request, Shelfmark automatically processes the title and routes it to the appropriate platform:

* **E-Books:** Ingested directly into your **[Calibre-Web](../media-and-entertainment/calibre-web.md)** library for web reading or e-reader syncing.
* **Audiobooks:** Ingested directly into your **[Audiobookshelf](../media-and-entertainment/audiobookshelf.md)** library for mobile listening and progress tracking.

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## 3. Search Modes & Requesting Tips

To get the best results when searching for new media, keep these helpful tips in mind:

* **Check Existing Libraries First:** Shelfmark does not automatically index items already stored on The Nest. Please search [Calibre-Web](../media-and-entertainment/calibre-web.md) or [Audiobookshelf](../media-and-entertainment/audiobookshelf.md) first to ensure the title isn't already available before submitting a new request.
* **Select the Right Search Mode:** Shelfmark features three distinct search modes:
  * **E-Book Mode:** Filters results specifically for readable digital books.
  * **Audiobook Mode:** Filters results specifically for spoken audio recordings.
  * **Universal Mode:** Searches for both e-books and audiobooks simultaneously.

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## 4. Supported Formats

Shelfmark automatically sources the highest-quality releases available for your requested media:

* **E-Book Formats:** Sourced primarily in **EPUB**, **PDF**, or **MOBI**.
* **Audiobook Formats:** Sourced primarily in **M4B** or high-efficiency **OPUS**.

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## 5. Service Summary & Related Links

| Component | URL / Endpoint | Purpose |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Shelfmark Web UI** | [magpie.mynest.love](https://magpie.mynest.love) | Catalog browsing and e-book / audiobook request portal |

### Related Nest Services:
* **[Calibre-Web](../media-and-entertainment/calibre-web.md):** Read requested e-books in your browser or sync to an e-reader.
* **[Audiobookshelf](../media-and-entertainment/audiobookshelf.md):** Stream and listen to requested audiobooks across your devices.
* **[Seerr](seerr.md):** Request movies and TV shows for video streaming.
* **[DroppedNeedle](../media-and-entertainment/droppedneedle.md):** Discover, stream, and request music releases.