Signal Spring 2019 Newsletter

8 www.alliancecom.net Bookmark These Handy Sites Snap a Shelfie in Front of Your Books Looking for a way to share your love for books with the world? How about snapping a shelfie? This photo of your bookshelf (ideally with you in the shot) lets others see what you like to read. As with selfies, you might want to do a little preparation to get the best shots. Here are some suggestions: • Organize your books in a way that makes sense to you. Options include alphabetical or by color, publication date, or topic. • Include some items other than books (such as a vase with flowers or an old typewriter). • Try a few different lighting scenarios to see which one works best. • Wear your favorite reading sweatshirt/sweater/shawl. • List one or two of your favorite selections in the caption. • Post on the social media site where your fellow bookworms hang out, using the hashtag #shelfie. You are what you read, so celebrate it! I f you read a lot of books, you’ll want to plan, organize, and expand your collection as well have access to a variety of book-related resources. These sites are filled with pages to help. Goodreads (goodreads.com ) Goodreads is an online bookshelf, recommendation resource, and reader community all rolled into one. List and review books you’ve read. Set a reading goal for the year. Connect with friends to see their book updates. Or join a group to connect with readers who share your interests. When you explore this site, you’ll find even more great features. LibraryThing (librarything.com ) Join over two million book lovers on this online media tracker. List your books, music, and movies. Then view, search, or print a copy of your personal catalog. Visit often to discover local events, book recommendations, and more. Don’t forget to participate in the forums for book-related discussions. Libib (libib.com) Like Goodreads and LibraryThing, Libib allows you to catalog media including books, movies, music, and video games. Create separate libraries (up to 100) for each type and catalog up to 5,000 items. Review items and track your progress through each book. Connect and share with others on the site. WorldCat ( worldcat.org ) This site is designed to help you find books (and other items) to borrow. Use it to search the collections of libraries near you and all over the world. Certain items, like audiobooks, may be available for immediate download. Other items may require a library card for the library that has them.