Sunday, January 31, 2010

Bibliocommons : Social Media for Libraries


I'm all about social media.  How else would the world over know about my facinating lifestyle here in the children's library??? 
  • Without my blog, how would my friend Diane in NY know about my crazy (and rythmicly challenged) co-workers???  
  • Don't Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus - Plush Stuffed Animals (with Voice)Twitter reassures me that the roads are safe & Pigeon has not found a way to steal a bus (yet). 
  • Without social media, it would never have made it all over the library yesterday that I had somehow stabbed myself through my leg and was knocking at Death's Door.  (Rumor mills are funny.  Throw in social media, and it can be worse than those old telephone party lines.)  I'm fine BTW.
I digress.  Point being, social media has played a major function in the lives of nearly everyone in the US. 

I have been a long time fan of LibraryThing and have expiremented with similar programs on Facebook.  The new Bibliocommons tends to be a cross between several of them.  Always good when libraries step into the main stream.  =0)

So.... my FAVORITE things about the new catalog....
  • You can hit the back button without messing up your searches.  Really.  The best thing EVER!!!
  • Making lists. Anyone who knows me can attest to my love of lists.  If you find something DBRL doesn't own & another one does, you can add it as well as websites.  Now if they will only let me add photos....
  • Being able to keep track of my collection. 
  • Adding notes, comments,....  I get to be a critic.  Twilight got 1/2 out of 5 stars.  Mwah ha ha.
Things I wish it had, but doesn't....
  • Avatars.  Esme is my avatar for almost everything, and this would be another great way for people all over Mid-MO (and the world) to learn just how cute she is.
  • Profiles.  Ok, I admit, I like to read people's profiles.  Even if it is only a line or two.  It lets you know what the person is all about, what the like to read, etc. Me for instance.  My Blogger profile reads: I'm silly, and I like to randomly break out into song and dance. That's all you need to know. **grin**  I'm sure most of you will agree that just about sums me up.
PS... Don't forget to do the Scavenger Hunt.  A drawing will be held for all those who participate, and a few lucky winners will get restaurant gift certificates.  Who doesn't love food?

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