web 2.0 tools & applications in l ibraries - cil 2012
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Presented by Cheryl Peltier-Davis and Nicole Engard, this informative and interactive workshop offers in-depth summaries of free Web 2.0 tools on the Internet and the practical application of these technologies in libraries and other work environments. It covers such tools as: Delicious for social bookmarking a reference collection, Facebook for promotion and attracting fans to ’like’ a Facebook page, Flickr for hosting virtual art and photo exhibits, Twitter for providing regular tweets on upcoming library events and new services, WordPress for creating a book review blog, and Zotero as a reference management tool. This workshop is guaranteed to be beneficial to attendees wishing to harness the full potential of Web 2.0 tools and provide innovative, value added services for library customers in all types of libraries.TRANSCRIPT
Web 2.0 Tools & Applications in LibrariesComputers in Libraries (CIL) 2012
March 24, 2012
Cheryl Ann Peltier-DavisArchives & Digital Librarian Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Nicole C. Engard, Director, Open Source Education, ByWater Solutions, West Haven Connecticut
Goals for Today
Wrap Up & Questions
Exploring Web 2.0 Tools
Web 2.0 & Library 2.0 - Making the Connection
Web 2.0 Tools- Benefits
Defining Web 2.0
• Web 2.0 , a phrase associated with the O'Reilly Media Web 2.0 conference in 2004, refers to a perceived second-generation of Web-based services such as - social networking sites, wikis, communication tools, and folksonomies (collaborative tagging) - that emphasize online collaboration and sharing among users.
» Source: Wikipedia http://wikipedia.org/
Web 2.0 Tools - Examples
• User added ratings, reviews, summaries
• Podcasts, vodcasts• Community photo sharing• Community book services
(publishing)• Streaming audio and
video
• Blogs• Wikis• RSS (Really Simple
Syndication) feeds• Folksonomies
(tagging)• Social bookmarking• Social networking• Instant messaging
Emphasis on convenience,
personalization, collaboration
sharing
Shared pictures
Shared videos
Shared news/podcasts
Shared knowledge
Shared bookmarks
Shared projects
Shared ‘you’
Shared library
Shared virtual life
What library experts are saying about Web 2.0
Introduction of the read/write web
Everyday folks with Internet access can create and edit stuff
Web 1.0 - place to go & get … Web 2.0 - place to be & do
Built on principle of breaking down the barriers librarians placed on services
Interactive two-way web
SirsiDynix Institute http://www.sirsidynix.com/community/sirsidynix-institute/overview
Do you recognize and use any of these Web 2.0 Tools?
Web 2.0 & Library 2.0- Making the Connection
• Library 2.0 : a library modeled on Web 2.0 technologies, emphasis placed on user-centered change and participation in the creation of content and community based services.
• Library 2.0: harness the skills
of users in the design and implementation of innovative library services by encouraging feedback and participation.
Web 2.0 Tools - Benefits
Perform specific tasks without downloading software.
Delivery of highly customized, value-added services to tech-savvy clients.
Instant implementation and democratization of the web.
Portable, Personalized content, Easy to share. Participatory, not passive, engages community. Usually works on multiple systems platforms. Available anywhere, anytime. Allows users to add tags = increases searchability. Promotes collaboration, conversation with other
professionals/community/family/friends Survival in a competitive landscape …think
Google! Usually FREE! No Costs involved!
Web 2.0 Tools - Disadvantages
– MUST be evaluated before implemented
– Accuracy of information (Wikipedia)
– Privacy issues (Facebook)
– Stability of current iteration/version
• What is Facebook?- A leading social networking site
- Can be utilized by libraries, individuals, businesses, non-profits, social groups etc.
- Developed in 2004, 845 million users (December 2011)
- Averages 483 million daily active users
- Available in 70 languages
www.facebook.com
Facebook• Features
o Creating a Facebook account is free. After completion of the sign up form, Facebook sends an email to the address you provided. Clicking on the confirmation link completes the sign up process.
o Profile/Timeline, Friends, Messages, News Feed are prominently featured on a member’s page.
o Use Facebook ‘Find Friends’ feature. Click on ‘Add Friend’ button. FB sends a request to that person. If request is confirmed they will show up on your friends list.
o Other Facebook applications - Photos, Notes, Groups, and Events.
o Third party applications on FB are designed to enhance members’ experience. Some applications are built by Facebook developers, but most applications are built by outside developers who use Facebook's APIs .
o ‘Apps and Games’ allows members to play social games, set reminders, share similar taste in books, movies, and music.
• How Can I Use Facebook in My Library/Workplace?– Create a FB group or page, invite
community to ‘like page’; create connections, engage in conversations
– Provide updates on location & opening hours/programs/projects/collections/new services/exhibits
– Link to online catalog, share videos, photos & web applications (CiteMe WorldCat.org)
• Examples:Alvin Sherman Library, Nova Southeastern
University, Florida USAwww.facebook.com/AlvinShermanLibrary 899
likes!
The Houston Public Library, Texas USAwww.facebook.com/houstonlibrary 3,017 likes!
Manchester Library and Information Service, UK http://www.facebook.com/manchesterlibraries
2,572 likes!
National Library of Scotland www.facebook.com/pages/Edinburgh-United-Kingdom/National-Library-of-Scotland/14754995380
3,255 likes!
www.facebook.com
• What is Twitter?
- No. 1 social networking and microblogging service
- Allows users to create, send and read messages or posts known as tweets in 140 characters or less.
- Launched in 2006, on track for 500 million users (March 2012)
http://twitter.com/
• Features• Sign up for a free account from the
Twitter homepage.
• Twitter offers many ways to post updates: from the native site using the ‘compose new tweet’ box, from your mobile phone, and from some third-party applications (APIs).
• Top trending topics are listed on the navigation sidebar
• The recommendation feature suggests ‘Twitterers’ for you to follow
• On Twitter page, you will find a record of the number of tweets you have posted since you joined the service, the number of persons you are following (i.e. you are receiving their Twitter updates) and the number of persons following you
• Retweet favorite posts to followers
• Users can add images and location information (local neighborhood or exact point when you tweet) directly on the service
• How Can I Use Twitter in My Library/Workplace?
– Current awareness service to keep clients informed about upcoming events, services offered.
– Most webinars and conferences now promote a Twitter hash tag to encourage virtual and on-site attendees to post information about presentations and give immediate feedback e.g. #CIL2012.
– Promote virtual reference service
• Examples:– Alvin Sherman Library, Nova
Southeastern University www.twitter.com/alvinshermanlib posts tweets to promote new library materials, current events, training opportunities, systems alerts, changes in policy, book sales, library statistics, and URL links for evaluating new resources.
– The Nebraska Library Commission use Twitter to promote its virtual reference service. All incoming reference questions submitted through their Ask a Librarian service www.twitter.com/NLC_Reference are posted directly on Twitter.
http://twitter.com/
Resources for Keeping Up-to-date with Web 2.0 Tools
• General Resources:– Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies www.c4lpt.co.uk– Learning 2.0 program http://plcmcl2-things.blogspot.com– Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki - www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Main_Page– Library Technology Guides - www.librarytechnology.org– Lifehacker – www.lifehacker.com– Mashable – www.mashable.com– The Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project - www.pewinternet.org/– ReadWriteWeb - www.readwriteweb.com– Tech Soup for Libraries - www.techsoupforlibraries.org– Techcrunch- www.techcrunch.com– Wired - www.wired.com
• Blogs – ACRLog- www.acrlog.org – ALA TechSource blog – www.alatechsource.org/blog – The Cybrarian’s Web – www.cybrariansweb.com/blog/ – Free Range Librarian – www.freerangelibrarian.com – iLibrarian, www.oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian – Information Wants to be Free – www.meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress – Librarian in Black – www.librarianinblack.net/librarianinblack– Library Stuff – www.librarystuff.net – Lita Blog – www.litablog.org – Stephen’s Lighthouse – www.stephenslighthouse.com– Steven Bell’s Keeping Up web Site – www.stevenbell.info/keepup/ – Tame the Web – www.tametheweb.com – What I Learned Today - www.web2learning.net/
Web 2.0 Tools & Applications in LibrariesComputers in Libraries (CIL) 2012
March 24, 2012
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