Discovery Exercise:
Take a look around LibraryThing and create an account.
Add at least 5 books to your library.
Blog about your findings and be sure to link to your LibraryThing catalog.
Put a Librarything widget on your blog. (optional)
I have posted widget author cloud on the sidebar and covers of my books above and below. I found Librarything very easy to use. In fact, I am afraid that Librarything may become an addiction.
I was able to find books that are not within the HCPL system, which I have previously requested through ILL. This will be a great way to keep a list of the books that I've read. I also posted a few items that I will want to request in the future.
Probably, the best discovery was when I found a book that I have desired for my personal library. I have been wanting to purchase The Great Wall of China: Photographs by Chen Chanfen (MFAH), by Anne Wilkes Tuker. Originally, this book was rather costly, and I was not able to get it. While searching through Librarything, I found it through Amazon under $30.00. What joy! I saw Chen Chanfen's exhibit at the MFAH and it was amazing. I am thrilled that I will now be able to have this book in my own collection.
http://www.librarything.com/catalog/writtersrightword
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