Library "Upgrades" in the subscription era

Joshua · 2025-03-08T21:40:30+00:00

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Context: New Logos user with a just-acquired Logos 8 library using Logos 40.

I've seen that in the past people would purchase library "upgrades". Not sure how that worked, but my questions are:

(1) Am I missing anything by having a Logos 8 library with Logos 40+ and
(2) If so, does the library automatically get upgraded with a subscription, or is there something else that has to be done, or is there nothing that can be done at all?

Thanks! And if any of that doesn't make sense… let me know!

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Joseph Sollenberger

Your Logos 8 library will still work well, even without a subscription.

With a subscription, you will have temporary access to additional books (number and type based on subscription level), and access to new program features.

The UI is definitely different and will require learning new ways of doing familiar things.

—Solly

Joshua

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1361711#Comment_1361711

Thanks, Solly. I never used Logos 8 and have acquired Logos Premium so no issues there. I take it from your comments this essentially "upgrades" my library feature set?

NetworkGeek

@Joshua, in your library view within Logos, right click on the headings of your list of books and select License. Then find that column and click on it - it will group your library by license type, permanent or temporary. The Temporary resources are the ones you do not own, but come with your subscription.

Joshua

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1361717#Comment_1361717

Thanks NG. I am aware of this delineation. I was just curious about whether there are any caveats or limitations that come with resources from a Logos 8 library.

DMB

Just adding, buying 'legasy' libraries is one of the huge benefits to all Logosians (with or without subscription). Basically, they're just big groups of books at severe discounts.

And they work in all Logos platforms (almost; a few stagglers). Experienced Logosians have bunches. I might 6 or so.

Joshua

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1361722#Comment_1361722

I have noticed that. It says they don't come with datasets — any insight on how much of a limitation this is?

DMB

The features, of course, work progressively better with more books. Any feature you now subscribe to, works even better (eg special searches).

And with New Era Logos, you subscribe to features, not buy. So, the level of subscription depends on your needs … what you want to achieve.

Just guessing, you're currently in the sweet spot … books, features.

Donovan R. Palmer

https://community.logos.com/discussion/247283/library-upgrades-in-the-subscription-era

Do you have a particular area of focus in your studies? It sounds like you have a good foundation, but the community here is always happy to talk about their favourite resources and which libraries have the greatest value with that in mind.

Joshua

I am doing personal study. I probably wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Michael Heiser; his stuff is definitely what sparked an interest in digging into stuff and got me using Logos.

Donovan R. Palmer

When I started building my library, I used several reference books to help me learn what was out there and what I wanted to invest in. They are a bit dated, but they still have a lot of good stuff to get you on your way:

https://www.logos.com/product/2552/new-testament-exegesis-and-research-a-guide-for-seminarians

https://www.logos.com/product/31954/old-testament-commentary-survey-5th-ed

https://www.logos.com/product/151680/new-testament-commentary-survey-7th-ed

This has never made it to Logos, but has found a spot on my physical bookshelf:

https://www.amazon.com/Commentary-Reference-Survey-Comprehensive-Theological/dp/0825427371/

Also, if you have not checked it out… go to:

https://www.bestcommentaries.com

At least for me, in addition to some good Lexicons, Dictionaries, and Theology Reference books, I mainly bought my libraries around which commentaries I wanted. With the current and legacy libraries, purchasing this way is almost always a more cost-effective way to purchase them, though some commentaries don't appear in any current libraries.

It is hard to steer you toward anything more specific without knowing more about you. My first commentary series was the Word Biblical Commentary. I was using it the other day, and even now, I would feel very well served if it were the only commentary I had. At the same time, I also bought Galaxie Journals and Anchor Bible Dictionary. Research well, and you will look back years later and have purchases like that from which you have been able to get many, many hours of enjoyment.

Joshua

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1361796#Comment_1361796

Good insight and advice. Thank you!