This morning's blog post inspired me to suggest an idea that i've had for a while.
I think it would be really cool if there were a Shelf View for the Logos library
This view could allow books to be displayed on bookshelves with an accurate representation of their physical size in print.
Of course, the view should allow multiple sorting choices based on all the fields currently available in the Library Tool. Perhaps organization by Dewey and Library of Congress call numbers could be added for us old timers who have actually had to spend time doing research in library buildings.
I think an accurate visualization of what our electronic library would look like on physical shelves could be beneficial in at least four ways:
- Increased customer satisfaction as one is able to appreciate just how many books are available in their Logos library. While the list view is certainly helpful, it just doesn't have the same effect. Neither does knowing the number of resources. There is just something about seeing how much physical space your digital library would occupy.
- Increased spousal satisfaction in what one has purchased.
- Really good marketing tool for users to show others the benefits of owning electronic books.
- A different way to browse the library that might encourage new connections to resources that have been ignored (especially if call numbers were implemented as a sort option).
Of course, the first two points related to customer and spousal satisfaction naturally lead to increased sales.
Today's blog post really helped me understand how good of a deal I have gotten with my Logos investment.
What do you think?
