The document discusses starting a blog, how to set one up using platforms like Blogger and WordPress, and what blogs can be used for. It notes that while setting up a blog is easier than growing a plant, it still requires regular attention to succeed. Examples are provided of arts-related blogs that share events, artists, news and information. The document encourages exploring new opportunities and provides contact information for the speaker.

1. Can I be a blogger too? Session for SC Arts Commission January 20 2009 Dr. Curtis R. Rogers SC State Library Director of Communications

3. We can’t move forward if we don’t explore new frontiers…

4. Sometimes it feels like we’re running around with our heads cut off… too many new web 2.0 applications! -A blog (a contraction of the term "Web log") is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.

5. Setting up a blog is a whole lot easier than getting a seed to germinate and grow into a healthy plant… However, much like a seedling, a blog needs regular attention to make it successful. Two popular blogging web sites are Blogger and Wordpress. www.blogger.com www.wordpress.com

6. What can I use blogs for? Keep up with and/or share events, artists, news & information, and more! http://paperkraft.blogspot.com/ http://www.nea.gov/bigreadblog/ http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/

7. KEEPING UP IS IMPORTANT USE AN AGGRIGATOR WWW.BLOGLINES.COM SUBSCRIBE TO

8. Sail into new directions! Thank you! Libraries & Life http://curtisrogers.bloglines.com Dr. Curtis R. Rogers SC State Library 803-734-8928 crogers@statelibrary.sc.gov