Library Thing

Library Thing was easy to use, but once again I need to read about how libraries are incorporating this into their website. It would be nice if patrons or staff at our branch libraries could add some descriptive tags, rather than just the LC subject headings.
For now, I just entered a few favorite titles to get the feel for the program. I liked being able to look at the covers of the books, rather than just a list of books. It seems like kids and teens would especially enjoy Library Thing to keep track of their books at home or just some books that they have read. I really don't see myself using this at home to catalog my own books, but I might use it to look for other books to read. In that respect Library Thing is like Novelist.
I can also see using Library Thing for collection development. For instance, I think our teen/adult fantasy paperback section needs improved. It looks like there is a FantasyFans Group that has a list of toughstone works and since I am not into this genre, this might be a good starting point. If people are passionate enough to write about these books, they must have some merit for other fantasy readers. Other groups on Library Thing , like the Knitters, have a list of the most commonly shared books. This is another example of how this site could be helpful in updating some subject areas.
Finally, it looks like this can just be another online social gathering place for people with similar interests. Librarians have a group and it looks like all sorts of issues are discussed, like problems with homeless people, not just book topics.