Library Elf - My First CiL Takeaway

This is a great little service that I hope we can push out to the public sometime soon. Many other libraries are doing so, as it is an affordable way to tap into some of this Web 2.0 frenzy. It's completely free and our catalog is already supported, so there are no costs to us or patrons. With a Library Elf account you can keep up with your checked out items. It goes beyond our own system by warning you of items that will be due soon. You can even adjust the amount of warning time for "almost due" notices. However, the real added value is the ability to have email and/or RSS notifications. To top it off, this isn't just one card per account service. Families can plug in all their library cards (even from different systems) in order to manage their accounts with one easy interface.