What is LibraryThing?
LibraryThing is a free online service that allows the user to catalog books to their "bookshelf". Accounts can be both public or private and can be used for a multitude of reasons. LibraryThing is also a literary social network site customizable to your specific book sharing needs and as such is well suited for educators, professional librarians, authors and book enthusiasts alike. The tagging system allows the user to create an easy and effective delivery system for Reader's Advisory and the extra programs include book exchanges, alerts for local literary events and free book programs.
10 Reasons to use LibraryThing as an Educator
1. Create a personalized cataloging system
2. Sort books into various catagoris via tags 3. Access your online library from anywhere 4. Use the tag system to help with Readers Advisory 5. Get free books |
6. Write reviews and rate books according to your preferences
7. Have students create accounts to keep track of their reading 8. Share books with colleagues and students 9. Keep up with popular titles 10. Follow your favourite authors |
Getting Started with LibraryThing
Additional Information and Readings
http://marshawaldman.com/MarshaWaldman.com/LibraryThing_in_the_Classroom.html
http://tpot.ucsd.edu/cataloging-resources/_files/librarything.pdf
http://barbarafister.wordpress.com/2013/03/30/culture-shock-when-goodreads-and-librarything-collide/
http://tpot.ucsd.edu/cataloging-resources/_files/librarything.pdf
http://barbarafister.wordpress.com/2013/03/30/culture-shock-when-goodreads-and-librarything-collide/