I first joined LibraryThing when I moved away for a year and all my stuff was in storage.
I wanted to know what I owned, so I created a spreadsheet as I would not have Internet access - then I discovered LibraryThing so I bulk imported the spreadsheet to create my library http://www.librarything.com/catalog/brucie995.
I've also created accounts using that spreadsheet with alternative LibraryThing sites
http://www.bookjetty.com/brucie995
http://www.shelfari.com/brucie995
Not having Internet, I've never really utilised LibraryThing (or the other sites) to it's full potential but it's been useful in solving arguments with my brother.
I know some of our customers use social book club sites and I would definitely like to explore options - eg: LibraryThing Local to increase exposure to our programs and events.
Mandurah Libraries already has it's catalogue accessible via z39.50 to Shelfari (i think), Bookjetty and LibraryThing - this means that when users are searching LibraryThing they can check to see if it's held by us. This unfortunately uses ISBN so the hit rate is lower than it should be but I'm hoping these site will broaden their search parameters to include title information.
All we need now is something just as good for Music and DVDs!!!
Ok so it sounds like you know more than most, now the music and DVD idea could be a great new venture. Go on do it someone has too.
ReplyDeleteThe LibraryThing link to the catalogue sounds like a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThat's handy to know that you can import lists into LibraryThing. And it's nice to see someone else who likes Robert Jordan, Raymond E. Feist and William Gibson :-)
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