Social Cataloging and Social Bookmarking

Do you ever lose track of things? I sure do. I collect resources so quickly that often I don't remember what's on my bookshelf, let alone what's in my head. I keep telling myself, I need a better way to keep track of the stuff I hear about or see on the Internet.”

I've heard about some new ways of organizing online materials that take little time to set up and are free. Below are options. Make your own lists and save your favorite materials related to Alzheimer's. Stay connected with other caregivers by sharing what you've found. Be sure to check out the wiki articles on social bookmarking and social cataloging to learn even more.

Shoot me an e-mail if you try any of these tools and let me know what you think of them: Mary Ann, Alzheimer's Association librarian: maryann.urbashich@alz.org

Social cataloging

LibraryThing
http://www.librarything.com
LibraryThing is third-party software that allows you to catalog your Alzheimer's books online, for example, and access your catalog from anywhere. Some small libraries that do not have an online catalog are using LibraryThing, as well as bigger libraries to allow patrons to rate and review their library's collection.

When you download LibraryThing you can add up to 200 books for free. Type the names of titles or download from Amazon, the Library of Congress or hundreds of other libraries. Share with your family and friends or link your catalog to your Facebook page.

• Take the tour
• Things you can do with LibraryThing
• Sign up and join LibraryThing

WorldCat
http://www.worldcat.org

Search Alzheimer's books, DVD, CDs and articles to create lists, bibliographies and reviews that can be viewed by your friends or just by you. Make the best use of WorldCat and create a sign in account. Everything you need to know is provided through the home page.

• Create your own catalog on WorldCat
• Frequently asked questions about WorldCat
• Learn how to download citations
• Download WorldCat to your mobile phone
  

Social bookmarking to keep track your favorite bookmarks

Delicious
http://delicious.com
View the YouTube video on Social Bookmarking in Plain English* to learn about social bookmarking, the benefits and what you need to get started bookmarking your favorite Web sites on Delicious.com.

• About Delicious
• Learn more about Delicious
• Sign up and join Delicious

*Common Craft Show

Diigo
http://www.diigo.com
View theYouTube video, Diigo Ver 3: Highlight and Share the Web* to learn how to highlight any part of a Web page, save it and share it with others. No more sticky notes!

• Sign up and join Diigo
  

*www.diigo.com