There is this great little creature, an online tool called Library Elf. Bookworm and I were talking about it today, and I decided, in the spirit of adventure of this Web2.0 course, that I'd blog about it. Its a simple username / login (no skill testing questions) and you can list multiple library cards. RWL is on the list.
I can tell Library Elf how early and how often to remind me of material coming due. I've now set it up as an RSS feed to Bloglines, but the reminders come to whichever email address I choose. I could consolidate my family's loans. How good is that?
I think we'd be doing our clients a great service by promoting Library Elf. And it was Bookworm's suggestion to include a link on our website.
Here's the link: http://www.libraryelf.com/
I also like this because it is a Canadian product. woohoo! YZ
3 comments:
I've never heard of Library Elf but it certainly seems like a useful tool, especially for those of us with multiple library cards! Thanks for sharing this site with us, I always love to hear about neat new tools.
Jenny.
I absolutely LOVE Library elf. Think of all the time we would have to do other things at the library if we didn't have to make those overdue calls!
Someone (hint - Lisa) should create a bookmark about it so we can hand it out to our patrons.
Let's hear it for Library Elf! I have entered all the cards for my family and so I get regular reminders about what is due when. In fact, I can't think of an online 'tool' that I appreciate more! I think we would be doing our patrons a huge service to tell them about this site.
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