[Web4lib] Social software for collaborative collection development?

[Meredith Farkas]

I agree with Gillian. I've used both PBWiki and Google Spreadsheets for
similar tasks (group ratings/voting/comments -- though for evaluating
proposals for a conference) and both platforms worked well for that purpose.
PBWiki would be more flexible (since you can create more than just tables),
but if you think an online collaborative spreadsheet would be all you need,
Google Spreadsheets works great and you wouldn't have to worry about
creating a table.

Meredith

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> [mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org]On Behalf Of Cab Vinton
> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 9:00 AM
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> Subject: [Web4lib] Social software for collaborative collection
> development?
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> Publibbers struck out on this one ...
>
> Our local cooperative has a collection of DVD's that rotates between the
> 12-15 member libraries & it's time to purchase some new titles.
>
> A selection committee of three (from different libraries) will make the
> initial choices & then share them with the entire group.
>
> Wondering if anyone has used any of the newer online collaboration tools
> to
> facilitate a process like this.
>
> I've thought of using SurveyMonkey or maybe an online spreadsheet, to give
> individuals a chance to rate the titles & share their thoughts. It would
> also be nice to be able to include links to online reviews on Amazon or
> wherever so folks could learn a bit more about the titles.
>
> Grateful for any suggestions.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cab Vinton
> Sanbornton Public Library
> 603-286-8288
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