[OPLINLIST] Online Bookmarking

[Chad Neeper]

This is a built-in feature of Google Chrome. As an added bonus, any users
that have an Android phone/tablet or a Chromebook can sync up those devices
as well.

For my own use, I have a google account and have my bookmarks, calendars,
address book, documents, tasks/to-do lists, and more synced between my
desktop and phone. My bookmarks are available no matter which device I'm
using, as are my contacts. I can place a phone call, send an e-mail, browse
to a bookmark I saved on my phone using a computer, check/make calendar
appointments, etc. just as easily from my computer as I can from my cell
phone.

If I wanted to, I could use Chrome installed on a patron computer and still
have everything (including bookmarks) right at my fingertips.

The downside would be if you don't have Chrome installed on your computers,
or if you wanted cross-browser use (Internet Explorer on one computer and
then Chrome or Firefox or whatever on another computer). For cross-browser
use, you'd probably be required to use a cloud service like what you're
already using...and/or a plug-in for your browser. A plug-in might be less
desirable because you'd need to install it at whatever computer you're
using if it wasn't already installed.

There are probably dozens of ways to do what you want, especially if your
focus is limited strictly to synchronizing bookmarks.

Two cents,
Chad

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On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 5:14 PM, Gregg McCullough <gmccull1 at kent.edu> wrote:

> My library's looking for ideas for how staff can bookmark and maintain
> links in an online/cloud-based, free program.  I use Delicious for my
> personal links, and have mentioned that, but I was wondering if other
> libraries may be using.  We do bookmark sites on our respective computers,
> but we want to be able to access our saved links from whatever
> computer/work station we may be using.
>
> Any input would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Gregg E. McCullough, CFCS, MLIS
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