This document introduces online social networks and how they can be used by human resources professionals and organizations to connect with employees, share information, advertise jobs, and discuss trends. It explores social networking tools like Facebook, blogs, and Second Life that allow two-way communication between users. The benefits mentioned include reduced costs, mitigating rural isolation, e-learning opportunities, and showcasing organizations. Guidelines are provided for using social media respectfully and effectively as part of a networking strategy.

1. Online Social Networking How to find Immense Collaboration with Tools for Human Resources Presented by Sonja Plummer Morgan, MLIS Librarian for the City of Presque Isle and President for the Maine Library Association

2. What we hope to accomplish… Introduce online social networks Explore time saving social networking tools Connect traditional and modern precepts

3. What is Web 2.0? Websites are a one-way communication. Websites that emulate 2.0 are a two way—users can communicate with each other. Binny V A, freelance web developer in his Bin-Blog explains 2.0 in three levels http://www.bin-co.com/blog/2008/01/defining-web-20-at-3-levels/

4. Why Online Social Networks? Keeps you connected with other professionals Social networking tools can be used to share information, advertise events, publicize job opportunities, and connect with local and distant employees Professionals often underestimate the impact they can make in any online or local community.

5. But I’m already exhausted!

6. What Happens Online? E-learning Resumes shared Rural isolation partially mitigated Recruitment Associations share news People are recommended Emerging trends discussed Your organization marketed and promoted Conferences

7. Proactive Job Seekers… . A search on Facebook for “Human Resources,” yields over 7,000 profiles dedicated to the field.

8. “We may sit in our library [office]and yet be in all quarters of the earth.” John Lubbock 1834-1913

9. The idea of professionals reaching beyond the boundaries of our buildings or communities is expanded with online social networking and communication.

10. Short Messaging Services

12. Let your “voice” be heard statewide, nationally, globally

13. Showcase what you do, recruit new people to your profession

14. Blogs are easier to maintain than a website

15. Volunteers or staff can “blog” together

16. Contribute to the degree that your time allows

19. Promoting personal and professional development.

20. Providing a forum for networking and idea exchange.

21. Offering education, resources and services to the region.

22. Coordinating legislative advocacy on local, state and national HR issues.

24. Add disclaimers—views expressed are the author’s and not those of your organization

25. Honor confidentiality of people

26. Show respect to everyone

27. Remember your online presence reflects your company/organization

28. Carefully observe copyright laws

32. Post events……...reduce costs for paper ads

33. Digitize photos.....archival and storage cost down

34. Social sites………find solutions to problems

35. E-learning………..travel costs

36. Online flyers……..postage costs

37. Collections……….grant access not acquisition

38. Notices or signs…less paper and ink used

39. Colleagues………reduce burnout with support

41. USA Job Resource Center in Second Life

42. “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Aristotle Our Second Life Job Center for Recruitment

43. Online Communities

45. Google Talk

46. Skype (free phone calls) http://skype.com/

47. Collaborative Thinking Blog http://mikeg.typepad.com/

48. Work Literacy Blog http://www.workliteracy.com/

49. Passion for ‘Putershttp://www.rhastings.net/presentations-and-publications

50. E-Learning Technology http://elearningtech.blogspot.com/2007/03/elearning-trends.html

51. Jane’s E-learning Pick Day http://janeknight.typepad.com/

52. Ninghttp://www.ning.com/

55. Resources that may help… http://hashtagsocialmedia.com/blog/category/human-resources

56. “You can't stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” ~A.A. Milne Read more: http://www.gaia.com/quotes/topics/people#ixzz0TuSfaBPh Presentation will be available online at slideshare.net or by emailing Sonja at pimelibrarian@gmail.com or calling 207.764.2571