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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. What is a Flash Mob?. What is LibraryThing ?.
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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
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
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
Joel Lane’s Catalog Clear, accessible way of showing data.
For collections and individuals who want their library private Privacy Option
Joel Lane’s Tags Helps display basic contents of work and links to and from similar works
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
http://www.librarything.com/ • http://www.joellane.org/