Hi Everyone,
I was fortunate to be able to attend the Future of Libraries: Cutting Edge Services through the ALA Symposium. Thank you ALD for making this possible.
I found the OCLS Shake it quite interesting and maybe a little silly, but I get the point of trying to make the application not only informative but most importantly fun for its users. I think it was wonderful how they were able to go from a catalog to an interactive readers' advisory application. I agree with the presenter that this application makes it a FUN WAY TO DISCOVER. I also like the fact that this application works with an iPod, iPad and an iPhone. I can see how this is not only an innovative but also a great way to reach our patrons. Please share your thoughts......
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I loved the "shake it" idea. Sometimes we get in the same rut in picking things for ourselves. What a great inventive way to try something new!!
ReplyDeleteIs this the same program that aps like Urbanspoon use? You shake the device and it brings up new suggestions? I LOVE this idea! I would shake it all day long and have a list of a million books to read!
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