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Why Book Corners won't sync contributions back to OpenStreetMap
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The developer of 'Book Corners' explains why the platform cannot sync user-submitted library locations back to OpenStreetMap. The decision stems from complex legal, licensing, and procedural hurdles regarding automated data imports and contributor consent.
Jul 31, 2026 A feature that sounded obviously good When I introduced Book Corners , I explained that much of its initial data came from OpenStreetMap . OSM gave the project a useful starting point, with thousands of public bookcases already mapped around the world.
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