Social Media for Librarians and

Collegiate FacultyRebecca K. Miller

VT University Libraries

FDI: Spring 2012

“includes web based and mobile technologies used

to turn communication into interactive

dialogue…”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media

“includes web based and mobile technologies

used to turn communication into

interactive dialogue…”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media

Interactive Dialogue Among:

Organizations and individuals

Individuals and other individuals

Two TED Talks

Nicholas Christakis

http://www.ted.com/talks/nicholas_christakis_the_hidden_influence_of_social_networks.html

Stefana Broadbent:

http://blog.ted.com/2009/11/02/how_the_interne_1/

What did you hear in these two talks?

What issues did Christakis and Broadbent raise?

How do these issues affect you, and your choice to use or not use social media tools?

In what ways do you use, or would you like to use, social media?

In what ways do you see others using social media? What do you like/not like?

Communicating with others

Professional engagement

Raising personal profile

For fun: shared hobbies/interests (Pew Research)

Results from VT Faculty Survey

Wide variety of experiences, expertise, and interests

Anxiety over blending personal and professional spheres

Confusion over terminology

Information about all tools will be “helpful”

Categories with most interest & need…

Microblogging

Blogging

Video sharing

Virtual meeting

Microblogging

Overview & tools

Definition: the posting of very short entries or updates to a platform designed for brief communications

Popular tools:Twitter: https://twitter.com Tumblr: http://www.tumblr.com

In depth look: Twitter

Examples: Hashtags & Lists

Archiving

Conferences and classes #alamw #vtclis12 #FDITrackL12

Lists CIL 2012 Speakers: https://twitter.com/#!/LibConf/

cil2010speakers Everything Virginia Tech: https://twitter.com/#!/

virginia_tech/virginia-tech

Activity: http://tinyurl.com/FDImicro

Choice A: if you have an accountMake a list of people, organizations, and hashtags

you follow

Choice B: if you want to set up an accountVisit Twitter (or Tumblr) and set up an account and

tweet about your experience in #FDITrackL12

Choice C: read & reflectRead “9 Things You Didn’t Know About Twitter”

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/technology/personaltech/nine-things-you-didnt-know-about-twitter.html?_r=3

Resources & related tools

ResourcesEDUCAUSE 7 Things You Should Know About

Microblogging: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7051.pdf

LSE Twitter Guide for Academics: http://www2.lse.ac.uk/newsAndMedia/news/archives/2011/10/twitter_guide.aspx

ToolsHootSuite, TweetDeck (Social Media Dashboards)Screenr: http://www.screenr.com Twitpic: http://twitpic.com

Blogging

Overview & tools

Definition: a web log, or “blog,” represents an easy-to-use platform where users can publish content

Popular tools:Blogger: http://www.blogger.com WordPress: http://blogs.lt.vt.edu/ Typepad: http://www.typepad.com

In depth look: WordPress

Examples: Different Blogs, Different Missions

What’s Cookin’ @ Special Collections: http://whatscookinvt.wordpress.com/

Notes from Newman: http://hnfelibrarian.blogspot.com

VT HRC: http://blogs.is.vt.edu/hrcblogs/about/

Annoyed Librarian: http://blog.libraryjournal.com/annoyedlibrarian/

Activity: http://tinyurl.com/FDIblogging

Choice A: if you already have a blogWhat is the mission of your blog? What advice would you give a novice blogger?

Choice B: if you want to set up a blogVisit the http://blogs.lt.vt.edu/ site in order to create

an account and start setting up your space

Choice C: read & reflectThe PR Pro’s Guide to Blogging:

http://mashable.com/2011/04/28/pr-pro-blogging-guide/

Resources & related tools

Resources EDUCAUSE 7 Things You Should Know About Blogs:

http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7006. pdf 7 Things You Should Know About WordPress:

http://www.educause.edu/Resources/7ThingsYouShouldKnowAboutWordP/235390

Tools RSS readers

Google Reader Outlook

Bookmarking tools Delicious: http://delicious.com Instapaper: http://www.instapaper.com

Video sharing

Overview & tools

Definition: video sharing sites are platforms for video files and related content for easy uploading and accessing

Popular tools:YouTube: http://www.youtube.com Vimeo: http://vimeo.com

In depth look: YouTube

Examples

“More libraries will use YouTube videos and other videos as a marketing channel/educational medium…” (http://socialnetworkinglibrarian.com/2011/12/29/top-10-social-media-and-libraries-predictions-for-2012/)

“Study like a scholar, scholar” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ArIj236UHs

Librarian in Black: http://librarianinblack.net/librarianinblack/2012/01/wss6.html

Activity: Discussion

Choice A: creating a quick video for uploadUsing the library’s new cameras OR an iPad, work

with a small group to create a short video on any topic you want! We’ll walk through the process of uploading it.

Choice B: browse & reflectBrowse or search through YouTube for “education” or

“libraries,” and see what sort of videos you uncover. What do you like/not like?

Resources & related tools

Resources Innovation SpaceEDUCAUSE 7 Things You Should Know About Online

Media Editing: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7065.pdf

Tools iMovieGarage BandAudacity

Virtual meeting

Overview & tools

Definition: Software that facilitates communication and collaboration across physical distances

Popular tools:TinychatDimdim (recently sold)ooVooSkypeGoogle+ Hangouts

In depth look: Tinychat and Skype

Examples

ACRL’s STS Info Lit Chat: http://tinychat.com/steminfolit

Virtual committee work: have you participated in this? How has it worked for you?

Activity: Discussion

Choice A: Tinychat

Practice with Tinychat: http://tinychat.com

Choice B: Skype

Practice with Skype: http://www.skype.com

Resources & related tools

ResourcesEDUCAUSE 7 Things You Should Know About Skype:

http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7032.pdf

ToolsCameraMicrophone

Your Homework: http://tinyurl.com/FDIHomework

By next Tuesday (2/28), answer the questions linked above!

You need to explore one (1) tool that we discussed this week in more detail, and then reflect on that for the group.

After next Tuesday, I will compile all the information that we’ve been entering during the class, and share it with the entire group (via email).