I set up an account through librarything.com and have to say I was instantly impressed. I have only put 5 books in there but plan to put a lot more in there. Library thing offers libraries the ability to basically create a catalog by putting in no more than a books ISBN number which is awesome; it's also a great tool for libraries to allow patrons to use because if you're looking for a book that is similar in nature to the book you clicked on simply just look right below the title and you will see a full list of books that are similar. Library thing is so easy to use and set up that it would also be great for someone who has a home library. It also allows individuals to post reviews about the book which could help someone in a library setting who is doing research decide whether or not the book is in fact as useful as it would seem.
I have a friend who is a rare book collector and he uses it to keep up with his collection, I feel that this points out that library thing serves a purpose not only to actual libraries but to people with personal libraries too.
My librarything:
http://www.librarything.com/home/mcdunbar86
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