Goodreads + Libraries = Happy Patrons

Goodreads is a social cataloging website founded in 2006. The website allows individuals to search Goodreads extensive user database of books and reviews. In addition, users can register books to generate library catalogs and reading lists; they can also create their own groups of book suggestions.

The mission of Goodreads is to help people find and share books they love with other booklovers and to improve the process of reading globally.  One feature of the website is that users can add to their own bookshelves, rate and review books, and see what books their friends are reading; along with participating in discussion boards and groups on a variety of topics. The website facilitates reader interactions with authors through the author’s blogs, interviews, and profile information. Authors can suggest or promote their own works, which helps diversify their target audience.

How can Goodreads help in libraries?  Easy! Goodreads can aid in the collection process by being added as a review source. If libraries sign up with Goodreads and have patrons also sign up and become friends with libraries, then the libraries can stay current with their collections and cater to their patrons needs. This is certainly a great way for libraries to stay with the changing times.

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