library 2.0 match game
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A presentation on choosing the right tool for the right task. Presented at CLA @008.TRANSCRIPT
The Library 2.0 Match Gamechoosing the right tool for the right task
Connie Urquhart & Lisa Lindsay
Fresno County Public Library
CLA November 2008
Match game + Results & Discussion + Questions = Today
Match Game1. Find the strip of paper on the back of your chair.
2. Match the task to the tool by writing your task on the big sheets of paper.
3. Discussion will follow.
There may be more than one answer for your task. Try to find the tool that best matches your task at hand.
Easily customize your own web content without using your library’s webmaster/server Darien Library
n. A blog (from web log) is a website where entries are written in chronological order and commonly displayed in reverse chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog. [Wikipedia]
Blogs
Provide timely information and online discussion Ann Arbor Library
Update the community about your new library building’s construction progress Richland Public Library
Utilize other blogs in your community to disseminate information Greenbridge Library
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Offer links for the community while inviting them to share their knowledge St. Joseph County Public Library
n. A collaborative website whose content can be edited by anyone who has access to it. [Dictionary.com]
Wikis
Collaborate with colleagues on the same project from multiple locations Fresno County Public Library
Create a collaborative staff Intranet, accessible from any location
Escondido Public Library
Binghamton University Libraries
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Spread the word about library news & events Philadelphia Free Library
v. Micro-blogging is a form of multimedia blogging that allows users to send brief text updates (say, 140 characters or fewer) or micromedia such as photos or audio clips and publish them, either to be viewed by anyone or by a restricted group which can be chosen by the user. [Wikipedia]
Microblogging
Brainstorm ideas with colleagues through Web or text messaging Example from Twitter
Promote your library’s blog updates automatically Santa Fe Public Library
Other microblogging sites include Jaiku, Plurk, Pownce, Present.ly, Yammer
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Target advertising by taking advantage of information your patrons share online Facebook
n. An online community is where a group of people with similar goals or interests connect and exchange information using web tools. [web-strategist.com]
Online Communities
Represent your library by meeting your patrons where they’re at online Benicia Public Library on Flickr A list of social networking sites
Engage teens by asking them to create a Web space for the library Auberry Teen Council Library on MySpace
Offer online programming Brookline Library Teen Book Club on Good Reads
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Interview potential employees from across the country Example from Gmail Video Chat
n. A videoconference is a set of interactive telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to interact via two-way video and audio transmissions simultaneously. [Wikipedia]
Videoconferencing
Conduct a virtual meeting Skype
Attend (or give) a real-time workshop online Online workshops with Infopeople
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Provide f2f reference - remotely Ohio University Libraries+
Questions & Discussion
Slideshow available at: tinyurl.com/fcpl08
Thank You