User-Friendly things to do with Catalogs

I just saw New Catalog Kiosk from the Library TechBytes blog. And it’s a great idea, too!

Helene mentions her library’s Catalog Kiosk - go take a peek at the image, then come right back. They have created an in-library web page “kiosk” that points to lots of library information - just in a user-friendly way. It includes:

• Access to the catalog, with a big, fat “Begin Search” button
• A My Account link
• A Find Articles search box
• Staff recommendations
• Upcoming programs
• News
• Button to the general library website

I find this a great way to integrate content for patrons inside the library. This allows staff to concentrate on “most wanted” information at the Public PCs (or “Kiosks”), while still maintaining a global website that brings together even more information.

Great job!