I must admit to not using LibraryThing since I first joined oh so long ago. Looking at it again I can see its social value - at a glance you can see how many other people have your book, you can read comments, give it a star rating and really connect with other readers.
I've now linked my LibraryThing library to my blog.
Personally I prefer to use Shelfari . On a balance I see them both as pretty much the same. I guess I've just spent more time on Shelfari. As with Library Thing I can also link my Shelfari bookshelf to my blog (which I've done). After a while I go with the one that best suits me and tend to let the others fall by the wayside.
I know that some Library Management Systems (eg Spydus) are looking at linking to LibraryThing within their catalogues so that patrons, staff, etc can comment on and rate the collection but I think it is certainly worth looking at what the others can offer too.
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