Kathryn Greenhill, Murdoch University, “Five social software sites that libraries shouldn’t ignore”
Why social software?
* connecting people with info.
Meebo widget (Ask a Librarian)
Online library
* pictures
* papers
* film clips
* bookmarks
Storage and retrieval via social elements
Social does not mean trivial
Social Operating Systems
Film clips
* Youtube
* Viddler
* Bliptv
* Teachertube
* Godtube
Photos
* Flickr
* Zoomr
* Picasa
* Photobucket
* Snapfish
Bookmarks
* Del.icio.us
* Magnolia
* Citeulike
* Connotea
Networks
* Facebook
* Myspace
* Friendster
* Bebo
* Xanga
* Ning
Tags
* Digg
* Reddit
* Stumbleupon
* Perthnorg
Flickr has a 365 library days project (check it out)
Facebook Flyer - targeted facebook announcements
CHECKLIST
* ensure reasonable public access
* ensure staff know how to search contetn
* check library's web presence
* use social software to talk to other libraries
* it's not about what suits us but about what suits our users
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Emerging Technologies Librarian - this is my current dream job title (I know Kathryn's title is actually Emerging Technologies Specialist)
Lots of useful info in this session - about the software that's out there and what we can do with it in our library.
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