The document discusses Twitter, a social networking site that allows users to post short messages called tweets that are 140 characters or less. It describes common uses of Twitter like instant updates from organizations, news outlets, and for staying connected with friends and family. The document also outlines how libraries can use Twitter for announcements, events, and reference services to help promote their resources and services.
Some trigger thoughts for thinking about second wave adoption of online interaction tools and processes. Probably won't make sense with just the slides!
Snow, Floods Swine Flu Terrorist Threats Keep Calm and Carry OnBex Lewis
Debate panel presentation for University of Plymouth E-Learning Conference, 11.15am, Friday 9th April with regards to cultural change in institutions wth regards to introducing e-tools for learning.
Some trigger thoughts for thinking about second wave adoption of online interaction tools and processes. Probably won't make sense with just the slides!
Snow, Floods Swine Flu Terrorist Threats Keep Calm and Carry OnBex Lewis
Debate panel presentation for University of Plymouth E-Learning Conference, 11.15am, Friday 9th April with regards to cultural change in institutions wth regards to introducing e-tools for learning.
Computed tomography (CT scan) is a medical imaging procedure that uses computer-processed X-rays to produce tomographic images or 'slices' of specific areas of the body. These cross-sectional images are used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in various medical disciplines.
Presented at the Florida Library Association annual conference on April 7, 2010, by Britta Krabill, Susan Ariew, Gina Clifford, and Catherine Lavallée-Welch.
Computed tomography (CT scan) is a medical imaging procedure that uses computer-processed X-rays to produce tomographic images or 'slices' of specific areas of the body. These cross-sectional images are used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in various medical disciplines.
Presented at the Florida Library Association annual conference on April 7, 2010, by Britta Krabill, Susan Ariew, Gina Clifford, and Catherine Lavallée-Welch.
This presentation was given on October 15, 2009, as part of the Louisiana State University Libraries Tech Talks Series, facilitated by Digital Technologies Librarian Rebecca Miller.
A 15-20 minute presentation for PGCLTHE students (which I am on a student on, and will be teaching next year) on Twitter, which I have been using since February 2009, and some ideas for using it in the classroom.
Using Twitter for Teaching, Learning, and Professional DevelopmentJason Rhode
Have you wondered what Twitter is and what if any practical applications there are for teaching and learning? Perhaps you are among the 30% of faculty who now use Twitter in some capacity and you would like to learn some tips and tricks for better utilizing Twitter in education context. During this online session offered 11/30/2012 we introduced the basics of Twitter and explored best practices for using Twitter in teaching, learning and professional development.
Making researchers famous with social mediaMal Booth
Workshop presentation for UTS Research Week 2012
(Sometimes I really have no idea why I persist with Slideshare other than it being a free service. Again, the embedded hyperlinks have not been uploaded from the original document. This will present problems for the actual blogs linked on slide 11. I'll need to provide those links later. Sorry.)
In this talk (60th ICREA Colloquium, 11/03/2014) I summarised the benefits which can be gained from use of social media (specially blogs and Twitter) to support research activities. According to some authors there is evidence that using social media can be really beneficial to increase the impact of research papers, get new information, engage with fellow researchers and meet new collaborators, among others utilities. So I provided examples of blogs, Twitter and other resources as tools for scientific communication, as well as discussed their implications for digital scholarship.
Twitter can be used to engage library users and for research advocacy. Benefits for librarians include professional networking, work place learning, and joie de vivre inspiration!
2. What is Twitter?
Social Networking Web Site
Micro-blogging
140 characters or less
Messages are called “Tweets”
Users have friends or “followers”
Web Site to talk about “What’s Happening?”
Image Courtesy of Twitter
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3. Common Uses of Twitter
Instant Updates
Fire Departments use Twitter to keep the community apprised
of fire emergencies.
News
Users can get up to the minute updates from many news
agencies.
Friends and family
Majority of Twitter users use it to keep friends and family
apprised of what they’re doing at any given moment.
http://websearch.about.com/od/blogsforumssocialsites/qt/twitter.htm
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4. Twitter’s Popularity
Easy to use. Instant popularity with
Does not require technical friends and followers.
know-how. Instant social fan club.
Short messages. Celebrities can follow
Grammar isn’t important. anyone and respond
Feel like a part of directly to anyone as well.
something great. Great way to network and
Easy to get followers. market new ideas.
http://www.blogbloke.com/twitter-popular/
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5. How Do I Tweet
Go to http://twitter.com
Set up an account
Fill out profile information
Search for people you
know or wish to follow
Type messages about
“What’s Happening”.
Check Twitter frequently
Image courtesy of Twitter
http://support.twitter.com/groups/31-twitter-basics
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6. Twittering Libraries
It’s quick, easy, and free
Creates community
Expands the reach of the library
Makes the library more accessible
Great for public relations
Libraries need a strong online presence
http://lis5313.ci.fsu.edu/wiki/index.php/Twittering_Libraries
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7. How Libraries Can Use Twitter
For library announcements
To post news such as special events, holiday hours, exhibits,
new book arrivals
A reference service
Networking with other libraries and librarians
A short newsletter
Customer service
To send alerts about requested materials
Another communication tool with patrons
http://lis5313.ci.fsu.edu/wiki/index.php/Twittering_Libraries
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8. Twitter Pros
Efficiency
Powerful and quick way to get news out about the library
Marketing/Public Relations
Excellent way to increase online presence
Free
Accessible, easy to use
Brevity
Messages must be brief and to the point
Collaboration and Networking
Work with other libraries
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9. Twitter Cons
Messages are too short
Patrons have not quite
caught on
Another thing to update
Time-waster
Lack of colleague support
Technological Problems
Twitter’s Fail Whale – seen when the Web
Site reaches full capacity.
Image courtesy of Twitter
http://lis5313.ci.fsu.edu/wiki/index.php/Twittering_Libraries
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