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Social cataloging tools: a comparison and application for librarians

Social cataloging tools: a comparison and application for librarians Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the recent developments in interface design and company development of social networking sites. Design/methodology/approach – This paper focuses on Shelfari, Goodreads, Visual Bookshelf and LibraryThing, explaining what librarians need to know about each site. Findings –Each tool featured in this paper may find its niche among users it is more likely that only one or two will emerge as the standard for social cataloging sites. Originality/value – For those who are brand new to social catologing tools, this paper will serve as a useful introduction. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Library Hi Tech News Emerald Publishing

Social cataloging tools: a comparison and application for librarians

Library Hi Tech News , Volume 25 (10): 4 – Nov 28, 2008

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2008 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0741-9058
DOI
10.1108/07419050810949986
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the recent developments in interface design and company development of social networking sites. Design/methodology/approach – This paper focuses on Shelfari, Goodreads, Visual Bookshelf and LibraryThing, explaining what librarians need to know about each site. Findings –Each tool featured in this paper may find its niche among users it is more likely that only one or two will emerge as the standard for social cataloging sites. Originality/value – For those who are brand new to social catologing tools, this paper will serve as a useful introduction.

Journal

Library Hi Tech NewsEmerald Publishing

Published: Nov 28, 2008

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