plymouth libraries and web2.0

Plymouth Libraries and Web 2.0

Claire Back Information Services LibrarianPlymouth Libraries

“It’s easier to say sorry than ask for permission”

Joined July 2006

Over 1,500 images uploaded

116,884 views

Christmas 2006 – Montrose Library, California

Christmas 2007 – Plymouth Libraries

Christmas 2007 -

Carlson Library, University of Rochester, New York

Bookstart Bear gets everywhere

Bookstart Bear’s Blog

Launched June 2008 for the National Year of Reading

Aimed at Under 5s and their families

Averages 100 views per week

Competitions Book reviews

Library announcements Library events

Twitter

On Twitter since May 09

354 followers

Some things to consider

Time – content needs to be updated frequently

Policies – have these in place before you start

Promotion doesn’t just happen

Convincing staff and managers

Reliant on goodwill of staff – e.g. using own equipment

Filters – web and email

Be prepared to read bad things about your library/organisation

netvibes.com/plymouthlibraries

Thanks for listening

Claire Back

claire.back@plymouth.gov.uk

@calire

http://www.slideshare.net/c_l_b