Looking at LibraryThing

LibraryThing was not a tool I originally chose to explore, but it did continually appear in research and discussions.  The account I created focused on popular YA fiction that I use in my ELA classes.  I found that it gave some great recommendations and a number of useful reviews.  Unfortunately, the visual layout and design was not very exciting or intuitive.  In this flashy 2.0 world, it seemed so basic and scholarly. 

From what I understand, the LibraryThing for Libraries could be connected with our school library catalog.  I don't think this is something we will be investing in anytime soon, but I can see how it would be valuable for building a community of readers in a public library. 

Pros

• Offers a program specifically for libraries
• Has a community of librarians who use the program
• Discussion groups seemed vibrant

Cons

• Simple and "unexciting" layout and design
• Not as active of a community as other sites