Comments on: Library Lookup Bookmarklet

By: Kim Woodbridge

Kim Woodbridge — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:11:44 +0000

@Miss Virtual Reality – Thank you for visiting and commenting.

Some library systems will borrow books for you from other systems through interlibrary loan. You could ask your library if they provide that service.

@Manshu – I don’t think that is off topic :-)

I used to move a lot too – every year for years. I didn’t have many belongings at that time. I think the Kindle is a good topic of discussion – if these devices become more common will the library adapt and provide resources for them?

By: Manshu

Manshu — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:41:58 +0000

I have lived in about ten homes in the past five years or so and the worst part of it is that I have leave out some books when I move from one place to another. That's why I was thinking of getting the Kindle, but I really can't imagine myself wihtout books. Kindle will just not be the same. Sorry, for being a bit off-topic. Manshu´s last blog post - Interesting Reads - Jan 24, 2009

By: miss virtual reality

miss virtual reality — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:49:30 +0000

That sounds awesome, though the library that I go to doesnt have that many books. It's pretty small. But I should check that out anyways. miss virtual reality´s last blog post - How To Add Meta Tags In Blogger-step by step

By: Kim Woodbridge

Kim Woodbridge — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:18:33 +0000

@Gennaro – Our library system is a lot like that too – I can do almost everything online – well, except pick up the book.

My library has a way of checking out digital audio books that stop working after a certain length of time – that’s some serious DRM. It isn’t a great system though – if I recall, the format only works with Windows and not on an iPod.

I will always prefer regular books.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:53:51 +0000

My local library system is excellent. It allows you to borrow from the surrounding libraries. The best part is that you can return the books to your local library and they have a system for returning them. The catalog is online too. If there is a book that you want it can be placed on hold using the Internet. I'm a fan of public libraries too. I'm wondering how they'll adapt in the digital age. I guess there will always be people who prefer regular books. Gennaro´s last blog post - 6 Steps To A Lucky Chinese New Year

By: Kim Woodbridge

Kim Woodbridge — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:49:04 +0000

@Vered – What’s funny? My interests or my honesty about them? ;-)

@Evita – For me, it also helps that my library is between the subway and where I pick my daughter up so it is easy for me to pick up the books I have requested (on the two days they are open past 5pm).

@rjleaman – Great! I hope your library system is listed.

By: rjleaman

rjleaman — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:30:51 +0000

What a fabulous find – and one more for my growing list of technologies that actively re-connect the online and offline worlds. Thank you!

By: Evita

Evita — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:48:49 +0000

Hi Kim, Ah yes books, I think I am with you on this one in terms of not being able to buy every single one. Although I only read non-fiction and mostly wisdom related books which could all be referenced and thus good to have, let's face it the money, the time...it just is not practical. So I am with you there. Unlike you I have not taken advantage of any libraries in ages. Not that I do not want to just have not made it a priority up to this point. So I love the service that you told us about here - that definitely makes getting books from the library more convenient. Thank you :) Evita´s last blog post - Sailing Through Life

By: Vered - MomGrind

Vered - MomGrind — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:26:31 +0000

"I do collect fairy tale collections and books about elephants" - Kim, you are so funny. :-) Vered - MomGrind´s last blog post - Breaking: Cosmo Magazine To Change Its Name

By: Kim Woodbridge

Kim Woodbridge — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:43:15 +0000

@Jim – Yeah, you should move out of the ‘burbs. :-P

@Shirley – Great! You should let yourself read for pleasure from time to time.