Module 4: Tagging and Library Things!!

Have had a browse of tagging. I think the use of natural language is useful for users who want more natural language and more detail attached to catalogue records, or want to access news stories. The average cat record will only contain 4-6 subject headings, whereas users, who might actually read the book (eg. a novel) can assign hundreds of words that might trigger other users to access the work - in other words, a shift from controlled language to digging deeper into works to uncover quirky bits and bobs. I've certainly noted more sites using it. The only proviso I have in relation to tagging is the importance of keeping authorized library cataloguing separate from what might be uninformed tagging etc. but on the whole another useful addition. As for Library Things, I spend enough time as it is - no way am I cataloguing my books at home, which sit in utterly random order.