fdi: social media for librarians & collegiate faculty
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Presented by Rebecca Miller, February 21, 2012 for FDI Track L (Spring 2012).TRANSCRIPT
Social Media for Librarians and
Collegiate FacultyRebecca K. Miller
VT University Libraries
FDI: Spring 2012
“includes web based and mobile technologies used
to turn communication into interactive
dialogue…”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media
“includes web based and mobile technologies
used to turn communication into
interactive dialogue…”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media
Interactive Dialogue Among:
Organizations and individuals
Individuals and other individuals
Two TED Talks
Nicholas Christakis
http://www.ted.com/talks/nicholas_christakis_the_hidden_influence_of_social_networks.html
Stefana Broadbent:
http://blog.ted.com/2009/11/02/how_the_interne_1/
What did you hear in these two talks?
What issues did Christakis and Broadbent raise?
How do these issues affect you, and your choice to use or not use social media tools?
In what ways do you use, or would you like to use, social media?
In what ways do you see others using social media? What do you like/not like?
Communicating with others
Professional engagement
Raising personal profile
For fun: shared hobbies/interests (Pew Research)
Results from VT Faculty Survey
Wide variety of experiences, expertise, and interests
Anxiety over blending personal and professional spheres
Confusion over terminology
Information about all tools will be “helpful”
Categories with most interest & need…
Microblogging
Blogging
Video sharing
Virtual meeting
Microblogging
Overview & tools
Definition: the posting of very short entries or updates to a platform designed for brief communications
Popular tools:Twitter: https://twitter.com Tumblr: http://www.tumblr.com
In depth look: Twitter
Examples: Hashtags & Lists
Archiving
Conferences and classes #alamw #vtclis12 #FDITrackL12
Lists CIL 2012 Speakers: https://twitter.com/#!/LibConf/
cil2010speakers Everything Virginia Tech: https://twitter.com/#!/
virginia_tech/virginia-tech
Activity: http://tinyurl.com/FDImicro
Choice A: if you have an accountMake a list of people, organizations, and hashtags
you follow
Choice B: if you want to set up an accountVisit Twitter (or Tumblr) and set up an account and
tweet about your experience in #FDITrackL12
Choice C: read & reflectRead “9 Things You Didn’t Know About Twitter”
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/technology/personaltech/nine-things-you-didnt-know-about-twitter.html?_r=3
Resources & related tools
ResourcesEDUCAUSE 7 Things You Should Know About
Microblogging: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7051.pdf
LSE Twitter Guide for Academics: http://www2.lse.ac.uk/newsAndMedia/news/archives/2011/10/twitter_guide.aspx
ToolsHootSuite, TweetDeck (Social Media Dashboards)Screenr: http://www.screenr.com Twitpic: http://twitpic.com
Blogging
Overview & tools
Definition: a web log, or “blog,” represents an easy-to-use platform where users can publish content
Popular tools:Blogger: http://www.blogger.com WordPress: http://blogs.lt.vt.edu/ Typepad: http://www.typepad.com
In depth look: WordPress
Examples: Different Blogs, Different Missions
What’s Cookin’ @ Special Collections: http://whatscookinvt.wordpress.com/
Notes from Newman: http://hnfelibrarian.blogspot.com
VT HRC: http://blogs.is.vt.edu/hrcblogs/about/
Annoyed Librarian: http://blog.libraryjournal.com/annoyedlibrarian/
Activity: http://tinyurl.com/FDIblogging
Choice A: if you already have a blogWhat is the mission of your blog? What advice would you give a novice blogger?
Choice B: if you want to set up a blogVisit the http://blogs.lt.vt.edu/ site in order to create
an account and start setting up your space
Choice C: read & reflectThe PR Pro’s Guide to Blogging:
http://mashable.com/2011/04/28/pr-pro-blogging-guide/
Resources & related tools
Resources EDUCAUSE 7 Things You Should Know About Blogs:
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7006. pdf 7 Things You Should Know About WordPress:
http://www.educause.edu/Resources/7ThingsYouShouldKnowAboutWordP/235390
Tools RSS readers
Google Reader Outlook
Bookmarking tools Delicious: http://delicious.com Instapaper: http://www.instapaper.com
Video sharing
Overview & tools
Definition: video sharing sites are platforms for video files and related content for easy uploading and accessing
Popular tools:YouTube: http://www.youtube.com Vimeo: http://vimeo.com
In depth look: YouTube
Examples
“More libraries will use YouTube videos and other videos as a marketing channel/educational medium…” (http://socialnetworkinglibrarian.com/2011/12/29/top-10-social-media-and-libraries-predictions-for-2012/)
“Study like a scholar, scholar” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ArIj236UHs
Librarian in Black: http://librarianinblack.net/librarianinblack/2012/01/wss6.html
Activity: Discussion
Choice A: creating a quick video for uploadUsing the library’s new cameras OR an iPad, work
with a small group to create a short video on any topic you want! We’ll walk through the process of uploading it.
Choice B: browse & reflectBrowse or search through YouTube for “education” or
“libraries,” and see what sort of videos you uncover. What do you like/not like?
Resources & related tools
Resources Innovation SpaceEDUCAUSE 7 Things You Should Know About Online
Media Editing: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7065.pdf
Tools iMovieGarage BandAudacity
Virtual meeting
Overview & tools
Definition: Software that facilitates communication and collaboration across physical distances
Popular tools:TinychatDimdim (recently sold)ooVooSkypeGoogle+ Hangouts
In depth look: Tinychat and Skype
Examples
ACRL’s STS Info Lit Chat: http://tinychat.com/steminfolit
Virtual committee work: have you participated in this? How has it worked for you?
Activity: Discussion
Choice A: Tinychat
Practice with Tinychat: http://tinychat.com
Choice B: Skype
Practice with Skype: http://www.skype.com
Resources & related tools
ResourcesEDUCAUSE 7 Things You Should Know About Skype:
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7032.pdf
ToolsCameraMicrophone
Your Homework: http://tinyurl.com/FDIHomework
By next Tuesday (2/28), answer the questions linked above!
You need to explore one (1) tool that we discussed this week in more detail, and then reflect on that for the group.
After next Tuesday, I will compile all the information that we’ve been entering during the class, and share it with the entire group (via email).