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Social Cataloging

Social Cataloging . Stephanie Pierson, Laura Cruz TA/GA Help Desk and ITD. Overview . What is it and why would I use it? Common platforms and features GoodReads LibraryThing Alternative Options. Personal Benefits . Stay organized Can catalog own collection

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Social Cataloging

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  1. Social Cataloging Stephanie Pierson, Laura Cruz TA/GA Help Desk and ITD

  2. Overview • What is it and why would I use it? • Common platforms and features • GoodReads • LibraryThing • Alternative Options

  3. Personal Benefits • Stay organized • Can catalog own collection • Keep track of what you’ve read • Social Networking • Recommendations • Share collection with others

  4. Professional Benefits • Reader advisory tool • Connect to libraries and patrons • Find prospective books for collection

  5. GoodReads

  6. Shelves

  7. Adding a Book

  8. Categories

  9. Groups

  10. Pros and Cons • News feed • Book Giveaways • Free to use • Email alerts • Apps • Widgets • Reading Challenge • Fun stuff • Advertisements

  11. LibraryThing

  12. LibraryThing

  13. Cataloging

  14. Similar Features

  15. Pros and Cons • Available in multiple languages • LibraryThing Local • Can use for an organization • Doesn’t link to Facebook...as easily • Metadata rich • Zeitgeist • Free membership limits collection at 200 books • No apps - but will have one eventually! • Not as social

  16. Others • Shelfari • Biblionasium • Pinterest

  17. Pinterest

  18. Questions?

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