Social Cataloguing FAQ

1.       Do you use any of the social cataloguing sites mentioned in this lab?

Yes I do use a social cataloguing website.

    If so, what do you use?

      I use Good reads.

2. What do you think are the pros and cons of social cataloguing from a library perspective?

I think that social cataloguing is a great way for people to share their favorite books. It is also a great way for people to find book they might like to read. Unfortunately there is practically no standardization with in social cataloguing. Social cataloguing also allows unorthodox ways of spelling.

3. Do you think library catalogues should begin to move towards the look, feel and usability of social catalogues?

I think that libraries should movie towards some similar to social cataloguing.

   Why or why not?

This would be more user friendly for the patrons. This would also be more helpful in finding book that the patrons are looking for.