February 2011
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Library Tweets!
Tweeting is a quick and efficient way for libraries to have active communications with their users. I have seen many libraries use this social technology to promote library events, new books, programs, issues and other library information. I would envision using twitter in my current library to advertise library services, getting feedback from users on the library, updates on library workshops...
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Libguide Appeal~
Libguide software has reinvented pathfinders for librarians. Using Libguides increases the use of library resources, programs and services allowing users to take full advantage of their library. They are very versatile and can be used anywhere from academic, public to specialized libraries. Libguides are a way for users to go to one place on your website to find specialized information easily....
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LIBR 246: Exercise 2: Blog Posts… Less is more!
Blog Posts… Less is more!
When I am reading blog posts I tend to like the information to be short and sweet. Since the attention span of people these days is 30 seconds, presenting the information in a short statement is key to hold that readers attention. You want to make short but have that impact that is going to make the user feel like they have gained information and recall the information...
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The Blog Impact!
In my current position blogging has become one of the best ways to keep my staff informed about events, issues, policies, technologies, outages and updates. When I first started working in my current position I noticed that staff would be bombarded with e-mails on a daily basis and when the information in the e-mails needed to be applied at the service desk to help a patron the staff could not...
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Inspirational organizations who aspire to use...
Pepsi is definitely a company that uses social media to their advantage. On their website alone they have Youtube, Facebook and twitter. They promote their products, philanthropy, contests and advertisements using social media. I really admire how socially aware this company is in their philanthropy efforts. They are involved in rebuilding and helping communities grow, arts and music and...
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LIBR 246: Exercise 1
FOODNETWORK
This week I used tweetscan to monitor Foodnetwork on twitter. All week the network has been focused on what food and the Superbowl. They were discussing recipes, cooking apps, twitpics and websites to go to go to find the best recipes to serve in celebration of the big day! The network is being very proactive in responding to questions and providing input connecting to their audience...
