LibraryThing is quite the thing!

Today at work I looked at a heap of books (on appro) that have been requested by staff members for the library to purchase and the details of which need to go to my manager for final approval. I figured that I could probably set up a LibraryThing account for us to communicate the details of books without having to write emails & lists as we've previously done. I'm pretty pleased with the result, although my manager hasn't had a chance to look at it yet and to give her input on the concept. Especially good is that my manager can see the book covers and extra publishing details if she wants without having to physically handle the books.
Anyway, I've mocked up a duplicate LibraryThing site to show you what I've set up, so have a look and give any feed back. It is a private site so you will need the login details once you go to LibraryThing's home page.

Member name: GrannyB Password: purchases

In the comments field I entered information about each book's price, initials of the staff member wanting the book and their reasons for recommending the purchase.
Then my manager can use the edit function to reply giving her approval for purchase or whatever else she wants to add. Once a decision has been made about the books, I can delete them from the list and start again with the next clutch of books requested for purchase.
...and it's only taken all morning to do!