Jim-- I did get a job -- thanks for asking.
I was an English major with aptitude for science. I got a graduate degree in biology and was gainfully employed for 30 years.
We choose Library a long time ago because Database was too geeky. I still think that's a reasonable argument.
Also, according to Merriam-Webster, a library is:
"A place where books, magazines, and other materials (such as videos and musical recordings) are available for people to use or borrow"
When you're in your media library in JRiver, your media is available to use. Your library is the thing you're browsing and searching, just like a physical library. We didn't call it "books" we called it "library" (which is the thing that holds the books and index).
(p.s. I'm going to hide now. Me arguing semantics with an English major is a losing proposition )
Matt-- You've not convinced me. If someone can understand flac files, mp3s, different video formats, DLNA, and ASIO vs. WASAPI vs. DirectSound, they can understand "database"!
I understand it may seem too late to change. I think it could be done -- when you do it, don't use the word "library" to mean something new. Call the present library the "catalog" (or even "library catalog") and call the user's media files the "media collection". Simple!
But hey, it's your project, so I'll stop there. Maybe as you think about it, you'll come around. If not, I'll still pay for upgrades, as long as MC continues to work well with my audio system.
Happy New Year!