tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522319810296642659.post8178635379671175434..comments2024-03-28T13:54:54.596-05:00Comments on RA for All: Monday Discussion: Keeing Track of Your ReadingBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01085260877904727608noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522319810296642659.post-40213309872513703402011-03-27T15:24:30.360-05:002011-03-27T15:24:30.360-05:00I write the info in a notebook that I keep with al...I write the info in a notebook that I keep with all my books. I am a member of Shelfari and Goodreads, my library has an internal way to keep track of items, and soon we'll be able to keep track of them using Bibliocommons (our new catalog). But I'm not consistent about updating any of those, probably because there are so many of them!Carihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17089762130217570280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522319810296642659.post-67241549369411446132011-03-22T11:21:28.298-05:002011-03-22T11:21:28.298-05:00I use a thumb drive with an Excel file. I have tr...I use a thumb drive with an Excel file. I have tried Goodreads but can't seem to remember to update it, yet I am consistent about updating the Excel file. I keep track of title, author, and include a short blurb regarding my thoughts about the book. It's usually enough to jog my memory for more details, and it comes in handy.Chris Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522319810296642659.post-58822348092561820942011-03-22T06:06:32.430-05:002011-03-22T06:06:32.430-05:00To your advice I would add, "...and do it rig...To your advice I would add, "...and do it right away."<br />I intend to jot down a few notes on every book I read, but often put it off because I don't have time or I'm eager to get on to the next book, and then I forget what I was going to write down.Laurie Chttp://baystatera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522319810296642659.post-84414959897528517452011-03-21T13:47:36.617-05:002011-03-21T13:47:36.617-05:00I must confess that when it comes to books I own, ...I must confess that when it comes to books I own, I keep notes on the blank pages at the end of the book! Sometimes I even write on the actual text pages. I know this is not very respectful to books but it is a great way to record your thoughts and useful info on what you have read. In my defense, I use pencil and NEVER write in library books.John BPL RAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522319810296642659.post-82959854919560359372011-03-21T13:11:06.909-05:002011-03-21T13:11:06.909-05:00This is an excellent point. I encourage all our re...This is an excellent point. I encourage all our reference staff members to have an account on goodreads and refer to it while at the desk. I recently started writing a book column for our local paper and find that when I go back into goodreads, I haven't shared enough of the appeal in my review. I'm working to do better at that. Thanks for the reminder of why it's important!Alissa Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830465401445611946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522319810296642659.post-86063118983679672622011-03-21T12:29:38.937-05:002011-03-21T12:29:38.937-05:00I agree...I have to keep a record of what I've...I agree...I have to keep a record of what I've read since I try to read about a book-a-day. There is absolutely no way I would remember without some sort of jog to my memory. <br /><br />I use Goodreads for books I've read whether I own them or not. For my Goodreads account, I have an extensive list of tags (more than any non-librarian would ever want)...since this helps me in my readers' advisory role when finding books for youth at the library. <br /><br />I use Librarything for books that I own, but not necessarily those that I have read yet. This gives me a handle on my purchases so I don't duplicate them :-). <br /><br />I'm not a huge fan of Shelfari. It doesn't suit my needs as well as the others, yet I do have an account on that one, too. I started that one when the kids at the district where I used to work created groups to discuss books. <br /><br />I find these tools immensely helpful in my work and love reading other reviews. <br /><br />Look for me on Goodreads!Jackie, BPL Youth Servicesnoreply@blogger.com