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Flash Mob Cataloging: Engaging Communities through LibraryThing

Join Erin Stalberg and Laura Abraham for a creative exploration of flash mob cataloging at libraries. Discover how LibraryThing allows you to create a library-quality catalog of your books, fostering community and collaboration among readers. Learn the basics of cataloging, including scanning items, using ISBNs, and leveraging resources like Amazon and the Library of Congress. With options for privacy and tags to enhance discoverability, this program offers innovative ways to connect over literature and upcoming events. Unlock a new way to catalog and engage your community!

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Flash Mob Cataloging: Engaging Communities through LibraryThing

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  1. Fun Programs in Libraries: Flash Mob Cataloging • Erin Stalberg, Head, Metadata and Cataloging • Laura Abraham, Library Technician, Metadata and Cataloging NCSU Libraries Wednesday, June 24, 2009

  2. What is a Flash Mob?

  3. What is LibraryThing?

  4. LibraryThing helps you create a library-quality catalog of your books. You can do all of them or just what you're reading now. And because everyone catalogs online, they also catalog together. LibraryThing connects people based on the books they share. The Basics

  5. Can scan the item using a barcode reader, type in the ISBN, or just type in the name and author. Get data from Amazon, Library of Congress, or other resources. The Basics

  6. Joel Lane House’s Profile

  7. Joel Lane’s Catalog Clear, accessible way of showing data.

  8. For collections and individuals who want their library private Privacy Option

  9. Joel Lane’s Tags Helps display basic contents of work and links to and from similar works

  10. Dueling Tag!

  11. Where people can find it, contacts The community it is a part of Can add upcoming events, connect to the public Joel Lane’s Venue Page

  12. Flash Mob!

  13. Free Swag!

  14. Write Ups

  15. http://www.librarything.com/ • http://www.joellane.org/

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