In this WJIL Focus on Social Networking and Web tools find out how libraries are using the innovations of Web 2.0 tools to collaborate, communicate and connect. WJIL resources listed in this issue include a web 2.0 collaboration tools chart, tips for effective tagging, why blogs are important to libraries, twittering for marketing communications and an archive of the 23 Things Summit webinar.
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Resources
The next generation of the Web (known as Web 2.0 or the “participatory web”) brought innovations that turned the Web from a read-only environment into an online community where people meet, exchange information, collaborate, and communicate. Examples of the web-based tools that make this possible are wikis, photo- and video-sharing sites, blogs, tagging, and social networking sites. Specific examples of sites that use these tools are Wikipedia, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter, Del.icio.us, and Facebook. These tools are now core to the Web, and a rapidly growing percentage of people now expect to be able to interact with people and content when they use the Web.
WJIL can help you navigate the world of social learning and Web tools with the following resources and information.
Social Networking and Web Tools
- Use the pathfinder on this WJIL page to steer you quickly to some of the resources and information on this important topic.
- Path: [Technology » Social Networking & Web Tools]
- From the MaintainIT Planning for Success Cookbook, this chapter includes checklists and assessment matrices to accompany the Innovation Tools section including a Collaboration Tools chart.
- Path: [Technology » Public Access Computing » MaintainIT Cookbooks » MaintainIT Cookbook Chapters]
Thirteen Tips to Effective Tagging
- Tips on how to mark sites using social bookmarking managers such as del.icio.us so that you can find them and share them with others.
- Path: [Technology » Social Networking & Web Tools]
31 Flavors: Things to do with Flickr in Libraries
- How to use this photo-sharing website to connect and communicate with your patrons
- Path: [Technology » Social Networking & Web Tools]
Twitter and the Missouri Regional Library Library
- How one library uses Twitter for Marketing communications
- Path: [Technology » Social Networking & Web Tools]
- Why should librarians care about blogs? Read this article to find out.
- Path: [Technology » Social Networking & Web Tools]
Competencies for Social Networking in Libraries
- Social networking is infused into many library services. This article lists the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will help library staff achieve competence in this area.
- Path: [Technology » Social Networking & Web Tools]
Courses and Learning
Public Computers and Web 2.0 Tools
- Listen to this archived MaintainIT webinar for a quick (30 minute) introduction and overview from Robin Hastings from the Missouri River Regional Library (MRRL) as she shares her experiences and ideas regarding 2.0 tools and library users
- Path: [Technology » Social Networking & Web Tools ]
23 Things Summit: Webinar Archive
- “23 Things” is a revolutionary staff development learning concept centered on social collaboration tools. Helene Blowers successfully created the first program while at the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Thousands of libraries and library organizations of every size and type have adapted the idea for their staff. Hands-on, self-directed, and innovative, 23 Things style programs have introduced many, many library staff, volunteers, trustees, and others to 2.0 tools like blogs and wikis. During this 2 hour Summit, organizers (and more than 300 participants!) from several successful programs around the world shared best practices and lessons learned. WebJunction, MaintainIT, the State Library of Kansas, and the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library collaborated to create this event.
- Path: [Technology » Social Networking & Web Tools]
Social Software and the Rural Library
- Blogs, Wikis, IM, and more! How are these tools being used in rural and small libraries? What is the potential? What might the future hold? Listen to this archived webinar to find out.
- Path: [Technology » Social Networking & Web Tools]
Community
- Use the materials from this 2009 ALA Midwinter session to learn about five principles for developing online learning communities.
- Path: [Technology » Social Networking & Web Tools]
Social Networking and Web 2.0 Groups
- Visit the Social Networking and Web Tools page on WJIL to see a list of “Related Groups” on this topic that already exist. As a registered user, you can join one of these groups, or start an Illinois specific group using the instructions on our Illinois Groups page.
What Could I do with…Overview Pathfinders?
You may have noticed in exploring this particular topic that many of the pages on WJIL now include a Pathfinder on the Overview tab such as the one on the Social Networking and Web Tools page. This provides a quick and easy way to surface content and provide links to resources, courses and other community connections for the user to explore. If you see a page that you feel would benefit from a Pathfinder. let us know by using the “Contact Us” web form.