23 Things

Getting to Grips with Web 2.0

Niamh O’Donovan Galway County Libraries

@niamhodonovantheconsciouslibrary.blogspot.com

nsodonovan@gmail.com

History

Originally developed by librarian Helen Blowers for library staff at Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library, North Carolina in 2006.

It has since been replicated world-wide by over 700 institutions.

What is 23 Things ?

A self-directed learning program to help library staff become more confident at using internet tools, social networking and mobile technology.

STRUCTURE

• Usually consists of 23 topics.• One topic is covered per week via an

introductory tutorial. • Participants then explore the topic

themselves and write about their experiences and thoughts on a personal blog.

• Each thing takes about an hour to complete

Purpose of the Things• They are intended for both personal and

professional development • Promoting your library online• Promoting yourself as a library

professional• Connecting with other librarians and

libraries• Keeping up to date with new technology

Examples of Things

Communicating Social Networking PresentationsDiscovering Communities RSS feeds Library Associations, Sharing online content23 Mobile ThingsMobile apps

OrganisingReferencing online Blogging EBooks Cloud computingHashtagsQR codes Curating contentLibrary SystemsLibrary Apps

Why do it?

• Internet and social networks are an integral part of our lives.

• Learn about new tools which can assist library patrons.

• Connect with the community in a new way• New avenues to communicate with and

learn from other library professionals.

Storytimeunderground.wordpress.com

www.thedaringlibrarian.com

My #HuntLibraryInstagram competition by North Carolina

State University

www.pinterest.comCarnegie-Stout Library Iowa

Where to do it?

23thingsuk.wordpress.com

www.cpd23.blogspot.com

Can’t Find One?

Design your own !

Thank you.