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Why have a blog? ILI 2007 Masterclass:  Using Blogs Effectively Within Your Library Sunday 7 October 2007 Resources bookmarked with this tag: ili2007-blog-masterclass Why have a blog? Kara Jones Research Publications Librarian Library & Learning Centre University of Bath [email_address]
Communicating ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Communicating
Innovating communication ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Innovating communication
Types of blogs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Types of blogs
Using blogs to enhance your library services ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Enhancing Library services
Outreach services ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],<http://teens.mosmanlibraryblogs.com/> Building a community of library users Outreach services
News gathering and dissemination ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],About :  < http://innertemplelibrary.wordpress.com/about/> The aim of this selective current awareness weblog is to provide up-to-date information regarding new case law, changes in legislation, and legal news, which we hope will be of interest to lawyers practising in the UK. The content is selected and updated daily by information professionals on the staff of the Inner Temple Library in London. News gathering
‘ From the Librarian’s desk’ ,[object Object],Michael Golrick:  Random thoughts about librarianship, my role in the profession intermixed with occasional personal vignettes. < http://michaelgolrick.blogspot.com/> ‘ From the Librarian’s Desk’
Community building ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Librarians benefit from the sharing of good practice and experiences.  Blogs are a timely way to offer advice and commentary on current library issues. Community building
Library resources ,[object Object],About us:  < http://bathsciencenews.wordpress.com/> The aim is to provide a place for us to disseminate library information to our departments, and to provide an opportunity, usually via comments, for people to feedback to us. We’d love to have your ideas, suggestions, criticisms, thoughts on any of the posts we write so please do send them in. Library resources
Task groups ,[object Object],[object Object],About:  <http://elearning.lse.ac.uk/blogs/socialsoftware/> This blog has been set up to facilitate communication between the project team who are working on a project to investigate social software and libraries.  Task groups
Editorial commentary ,[object Object],[object Object],... the editorial blog by Marydee Ojala, Editor of  ONLINE: The Leading Magazine for Information Professionals .  ONLINE Insider  intends to extend the reach of the print publication, presenting a more timely commentary on the products, people, and events that shape today's online world. It explores new technologies as they impact the working lives of information professionals, explains resources for specific topic areas, and expounds on information management tools and techniques.  < http://www.onlineinsider.net/default.html> Editorial commentary
Reflective journaling ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],I'm a librarian from Singapore. The postings are library-related (mostly). I tend to ramble (my wife would agree). As with things in life, my thoughts are incidental (i.e. insignificant). DISCLAIMER - Views expressed here are strictly my own and do not represent the official stand of my employer.  < http://ramblinglibrarian.blogspot.com/> Reflective journaling
Blog as website ,[object Object],Mission Statement The existence of the Ann Arbor District Library assures public ownership of print collections, digital resources, and gathering spaces for the citizens of the library district. We are committed to sustaining the value of public library services for the greater Ann Arbor community through the use of traditional and innovative technologies.  <http://www.aadl.org/aboutus/> Blog as website
Embedded blogs ,[object Object],This blog is embedded in the University of Bath wiki.  It is a News service with blog functionality, such as reverse chronological order posts, comments, and tags. <https://wiki.bath.ac.uk/pages/viewrecentblogposts.action?key=Inrep> Embedded blogs
Blogroll ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Blogroll
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Why Have A Blog

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