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Turn your own notes into a custom Anki deck library

Pre-made decks rarely match your syllabus or edition. Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages and get flashcards with spaced repetition.

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Why a custom deck often beats a shared one

Shared decks from a public Anki deck library can save time when a popular textbook is your course, but they often cover a different edition or skip the terms your instructor emphasizes. A deck built from your own readings and slides reflects what will actually appear on the exam.

Pull cards straight from your own PDFs, slides and notes instead of downloading someone else's deck.
Match the terms and codes in your syllabus, including the edition your professor assigned.
Study with spaced repetition so the hardest cards return more often.
Export to Anki on Plus if you already keep your study routine there.

Example library science flashcards

What does the 500 class cover in the Dewey Decimal Classification?Natural sciences and mathematics.

What does MARC stand for in library cataloging?Machine-Readable Cataloging, a standard format for encoding bibliographic records.

What is a controlled vocabulary?A standardized set of approved subject terms used to index materials consistently, such as Library of Congress Subject Headings.

What does ISBN stand for?International Standard Book Number, a unique identifier for a specific book edition.

What does OPAC stand for?Online Public Access Catalog, the searchable catalog patrons use to find library holdings.

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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or photo of a page. Cards come from your readings, not a generic deck.

Spaced repetition included

Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know come back later, so review time goes to the terms that need it.

Export to Anki on Plus

Plus exports your deck to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV files. The Free plan keeps studying inside the browser.

How it works

Upload your course material

Add the readings, lecture slides or notes you will be tested on. Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition.

Generate and review the deck

DeckOwl builds flashcards, and you can also create quizzes or mind maps from the same material. Remove any card that does not fit.

Study or export

Study in the browser with spaced repetition, or export to Anki on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Generating a custom deck also lets you control its size. Start with the terms, definitions and classification codes from each chapter, then trim the cards you already know well so review sessions stay short.

DeckOwl starts on a free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus, which adds unlimited generations and exports.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study library science terms like MARC and Dewey Decimal effectively?

Start with the classification numbers and cataloging codes you will be tested on, then review them with spaced repetition so weak terms come back more often. Mixing cards from different chapters in one session helps you tell similar concepts apart.

How many flashcards should I make for a library science exam?

Aim for one card per term, definition or classification number in your readings, which usually adds up to a few hundred for a full course. Remove cards you already know well so your reviews stay focused on the hard ones.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, export to Anki is included on the Plus plan, which also covers PDF, DOCX and CSV exports. The Free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Are pre-made Anki decks better than custom ones?

Pre-made decks are quick to start but may not match your course edition or lecture focus. A deck generated from your own material stays aligned with what you will actually be tested on.

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