Online Social NetworkingHow to find Immense Collaboration with

Tools for Human Resources

Presented by Sonja Plummer Morgan, MLISLibrarian for the City of Presque Isle and President for the

Maine Library Association

What we hope to accomplish…

• Introduce online social networks

• Explore time saving social networking tools

• Connect traditional and modern precepts

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 levelshttp://www.bin-co.com/blog/2008/01/defining-web-20-at-3-levels/

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.

But I’m already exhausted!

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

Proactive Job Seekers…

.

A search on

Facebook for

“Human Resources,” yields over 7,000

profiles dedicated to the field.

“We may sit in our library [office]and yet be in all quarters of the earth.” 

John Lubbock 1834-1913

The idea of professionals reaching beyond the boundaries of our

buildings or communities is expanded with online social networking and

communication.

Short Messaging Services

Web 2.0 and You…

Blogging events and writing articles gives people an opportunity to contribute

Let your “voice” be heard statewide, nationally, globally Showcase what you do, recruit new people to your

profession Blogs are easier to maintain than a website Volunteers or staff can “blog” together Contribute to the degree that your time allows Resource share

What’s in your toolbox?

• “Providing a forum for networking and idea exchange.”

Anyone know where that came from?

The Northeast Society of Human Resources Management

Mission Statement

The Northeast Society of Human Resources Management seeks to be the recognized regional resource on HR related issues by:•Encouraging adherence to ethical conduct and high professional standards.•Promoting personal and professional development.•Providing a forum for networking and idea exchange.•Offering education, resources and services to the region.•Coordinating legislative advocacy on local, state and national HR issues.•Maintaining financial viability as a professional group.

Social Networking Practices…

Make your Mission the foundation Add disclaimers—views expressed are the

author’s and not those of your organization Honor confidentiality of people Show respect to everyone Remember your online presence reflects your

company/organization Carefully observe copyright laws Create or imagine no expectation of privacy

Sample Disclaimer

“This blog does not represent official Library of Congress communications.

Links to external Internet sites on Library of Congress Web pages do not constitute the

Library's endorsement of the content of their Web sites or of their policies or products. Please read

our Standard Disclaimer.”

~Library of Congress

Making it Happen…

Set aside time every day Utilize volunteers

Time is money & money is tight…

Instant chat……...fewer long distance phone calls Post events……...reduce costs for paper ads Digitize photos.....archival and storage cost down Social sites………find solutions to problems E-learning………..travel costs Online flyers……..postage costs Collections……….grant access not acquisition Notices or signs…less paper and ink used Colleagues………reduce burnout with support Prof Dev………….find grants & fundraising

Virtual Library

USA Job Resource Center in Second Life

“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Aristotle

Our Second Life Job Center for Recruitment

Online Communities

A few of my favorite tools… Technorati (search engine blog) http://technorati.com/ Google Talk Skype (free phone calls) http://skype.com/ Collaborative Thinking Blog http://mikeg.typepad.com/ Work Literacy Blog http://www.workliteracy.com/ Passion for ‘Puters

http://www.rhastings.net/presentations-and-publications E-Learning Technology

http://elearningtech.blogspot.com/2007/03/elearning-trends.html

Jane’s E-learning Pick Day http://janeknight.typepad.com/ Ning http://www.ning.com/ DimDim http://www.dimdim.com/

Google Talk

Resources that may help…

http://hashtagsocialmedia.com/blog/category/human-resources

“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 atpimelibrarian@gmail.com or calling 207.764.2571