Del.icio.us - but no chocolate

Well, I looked at the Del.icio.us site. I think I get it. Although I was not able to navigate as I think I should have. One of the articles on it mentioned the site was gaining use by people in academic fields. This would be a way to keep "files" of web based information that could be very handy. If the public could have access to a libary Del.icio.us account, it would be a way of keeping suggested reading lists of web based materials. I think - if I am understanding this correctly.