# 11: LibraryThing

LibraryThing is a site for book lovers. LibraryThing helps you create a library-quality catalog of your books. You can do all of them or just what you're reading now, and because everyone catalogs online, they also catalog together. LibraryThing connects people based on the books they share.

Learn about LibraryThing: You can Take the tour and read the very short introduction.

Discovery Exercice:

1. Create an account. It is really simple!
   
2. Add at least 5 titles to your list.
   
3. Check out any of the groups? Did you find a group of users that share your interests?
4. Check out LibraryThing Local. Find libraries in your area.
5. Put your library in there.

Use for or by Medical Libraries (examples):

• Test CMB UMCG: http://www.librarything.com/home/CMBumcg
• Medicine: A group for Librarything users with an interest in books pertaining to medicine and medical science
• Health Sciences Libraries