Online+Bookshelves

=Online Bookshelves=

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What is it?
__Social cataloging__
 * Catalog = Searchable record of all your books
 * Social = Online, easy to share and aggregate info, easy to make connections to other people and organizations

Let's Explore: ||= X ||= X ||=  ||=   || ||=  ||=   ||=   ||= X || ||= X ||=  ||= X ||=  ||
 * ==Which one??== ||
 * Usability** ||
 * Visual Appeal** ||
 * Ability to group books** ||
 * Networking** ||


 * Browse** the three online bookshelves listed above (click on the image to go to each website). Decide which one you like and why.
 * Vote** for your favorite at: []
 * Share** your ideas for using this technology: Online Bookshelves Sharing

What can I do with it?
Classroom Example:[] Library Examples: [] http://www.shelfari.com/o1517882900 http://www.shelfari.com/groups/34755/ Group Example: http://www.shelfari.com/groups/10974/about

1. **Create** a "New Books" flier Example: Directions: =More Ideas= Make a Book Cover Screen Saver with PPT: [] Help students select books and share what they're reading: Create an animated image display: example: []
 * Project Idea** ||
 * What can I do with my flier?** ||
 * What can I do with my flier?** ||
 * Open a Word document.
 * Give your book list a title.
 * Determine a theme for your book list (new books, chick lit, vampire lit, award winners, seasonal, etc)
 * Select at least five books for your list (you can add more later!)
 * Copy and past images of the books on your list from any of the three online bookshelves (right-click on the picture, then click copy. Then, in your document, right-click anywhere and then click paste)
 * Make it pretty - add a description, a page border, fun fonts, etc.
 * Be sure to include your contact information somewhere
 * Email your list to smcelhannon@esc12.net || * Email to faculty to highlight acquisitions
 * Print in color to hang in your media center
 * Promote award lists
 * Create a display that corresponds with the list
 * Increase your circulation statistics with a read-alike list ||

=Extras= Parent Permission Slip:

For a more in-depth comparison, visit: []or http://nerdfighters.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1833893%3ABlogPost%3A13325

Get free book cover images on your website**:**[| http://www.librarything.com/blog/2008/08/million-free-covers-from-librarything.php]