Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Thing #11-Library Thing

The most overwhelming part of Library Thing is trying to pick the exact book that you own out all all the options returned by an Amazon search. Which is why it is best to do it with the book in front of you instead of trying to do it from memory *lol* :) But I think it is a wonderful website and user friendly for the most part. Giving tags to books is a great idea so that the more precise they are the easier it is to find similar books. I like this idea of being able to easily catalog your own books without being a cataloger and the ability to be able to connect to others with similar books tastes. Or, if your friends sign up, you can see what they are reading and it might give you ideas of good books to read. And of course make new friends who share similar tastes. With everything listed you don't have to scratch you head trying to remember book titles and authors if you have access to the Internet. I can see it being a fun way for libraries to connect patrons to the library and to each other in a reader's advisory capacity.
http://www.librarything.com/home/ReadingNook

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