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Request a library book...via Amazon
Merlin Mann | Sep 16 2004
Jon Udell: LibraryLookup (Build your own bookmarklet) I still can’t get over how cool this is. Jon Udell’s little wizard lets you generate a bookmarklet for requesting a library book—based on the Amazon page you’re currently viewing. It’s clearly a flawless lifehack. You just need to know your library’s URL and which system your own city uses (which Jon makes simple by providing preview links to see which style your system seems to follow). San Francisco folks, use “ I’ve combed through my Amazon wishlist over the past month and have been able to find almost 20 books I was going to buy—all of which have since been shuttled from SF’s many branch libraries to the cozy little outpost just beyond my front yard. Top 10 hack, Jon. Many thanks. 20 Comments
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 This is great! I was...Submitted by Nick Gaydos (not verified) on September 16, 2004 - 5:23pm.
This is great! I was able to get it working for the Rochester Hills Public Library. Thanks for bringing this piece of knowledge back into view! A little tweaking goes a long way. » POSTED IN:
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