Social Media and Mobile Technology
Initiatives in Academic Libraries
Melissa PlaceReference & Digital Services Librarian
Business LibraryCox School of Business
Southern Methodist University
Bridwell Library Business Library Central University Libraries
◦ Degolyer Library◦ Fondren Library Center◦ Hamon Arts Library◦ Institute for the Study of Earth and Man◦ SMU-in-Plano Library Resource Room◦ SMU-in-Taos Fort Burgwin Library
Underwood Law Library
SMU Libraries
Free web-based polling 1 user with 40 responses per poll Multiple choice or open-ended responses Library-led workshops & instruction sessions
Poll Everywhere
www.polleverywhere.com
Examples
BBA Orientation Company Research
Mobile website
‣Not an app
‣Works on all devices
‣Auto redirects for phones
‣Customizableo 10 top-levelo 10 2nd level
‣Springshare
QR Code
Quick Response Code Two-dimensional bar code Download app to read or use native app
within phone◦ Ex: Google Goggles for iPhone & Android
QR codes
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
Social Media
Future Initiatives
Melissa PlaceReference & Digital Services LibrarianBusiness LibraryCox School of BusinessSouthern Methodist [email protected]
Thank you!