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| '''BiblioCommons''' is an interactive library catalogue that incorporates social networking and web 2.0 features in addition to all of the traditional catalogue functions (searching, online renewals, placing holds). Library Journal calls BiblioCommons "a revolutionary social discovery system for libraries" | '''BiblioCommons''' is an interactive library catalogue that incorporates social networking and web 2.0 features in addition to all of the traditional catalogue functions (searching, online renewals, placing holds). Library Journal calls BiblioCommons "a revolutionary social discovery system for libraries" | ||
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BiblioCommons is an interactive library catalogue that incorporates social networking and web 2.0 features in addition to all of the traditional catalogue functions (searching, online renewals, placing holds). Library Journal calls BiblioCommons "a revolutionary social discovery system for libraries"
BiblioCommons has an arrangement with Knowledge Ontario. It is Knowledge Ontario's "Connect Ontario" project
Searching BiblioCommons uses faceted searching. Users are able to start with broad keyword searches and then narrow their searches using the options along the left side of the screen. They are able to narrow their search by location, format, availability, topic, publication date and much more.
Adding Content Library users are able to add content to the catalogue. Users can star-rate items, add comments, videos, tags, summaries and similar titels. Users can also create lists of their favourite books or books on a certain genre or topic. All of the content that a library user adds is associated with their username. They select their username the first time that they login to BiblioCommons with their library card number. All of this user-generated content shows up on the item record page of the item that is commented on. Additionally, user-generated content is shared between all libraries that use BiblioCommons (see below)
Creating Networks Library users are able to follow other library users that have similiar interests. Everytime the user(s) they are following 4 or 5 star-rate an item they will receive an automatic reccommendation from that user.
Exploring BiblioCommons has a great Explore tab. Users are able to look at lists of the most recently acquired items and they can also explore lists of award winning books and bestsellers lists right from the catalogue.
Libraries that are using BiblioCommons Beta testing of BiblioCommons was conducted at Oakville Public Library, Ontario. Testing started in July 2008. The second library network to launch BiblioCommons was the Perth County Information Network, which includes Stratford Public Library, Perth East Public Library and West Perth Public Library. The library network went live with BiblioCommons in August 2009 and had their official launch in October 2009 . Edmonton Public LIbrary has also launched BiblioCommons.
Explore the catalogue at: Oakville Public Library Stratford Public Library Perth East Public Library West Perth Public Library http://wppl.bibliocommons.com/ Edmonton Public Library
BiblioCommons Headquarters BiblioCommons is based in Toronto. Their web site has a limited amount of content
- Knowledge Ontario. http://www.knowledgeontario.ca/Connect/index.html
- The Beacon Herald. http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2103760