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Social Software in Libraries
Current Use & Future Considerations
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/socialgrow/4425128655/
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The Plan
• Why social software
• Policy & procedures
• Foursquare
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Definitions (from Wikipedia)
Social Software:
a range of software systems that allow users to interact and share data
Social Network (service):
an online service, platform, or site that focuses on building and reflecting of social networks or social relations among people
Social Media:
are media for social interaction, using highly accessible and scalable publishing techniques
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Why Social Software?
Interaction – Conversation – Participation
Engagement
Build Community
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Policy & Procedures
Guidelines for:
Library accounts
Library staff
Library patrons
http://mashable.com/2009/10/02/social-media-policy-examples/
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Library Twitter Policy
“These guidelines pertain only to Twitter accounts set up to direct to the library’s website and to the library’s digital signage.”
https://docs.google.com/View?id=ddhwntd8_107k6zdfnff
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How do libraries use Twitter?
Promote Events
Engage Patrons
Share Links & News
Live-Blog
Events
Customer Service
Build Reputation
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Twittiquette for Institutions
• Do treat Twitter as a conversation rather than a
broadcast medium.
• Do search Twitter daily for mentions of your institution
• Do follow everyone who follows you.
• Do post approximately once a day, or up to as many as
five or six times a day.
• Do sometimes ask questions and solicit feedback.
http://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/may09/Milstein.shtml
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6 Things Libraries Should Tweet
• Library events*
• Links to articles, videos, etc.
• Solicit feedback
• New additions to your collection
• Marketing
• Answer questions
http://andyburkhardt.com/2009/07/27/six-things-libraries-should-tweet/
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Twitter: Followers
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What are our Patrons saying?
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Twitter: @ Replies
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Twitter: The Retweet
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Twitter: The Manual Retweet
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Twitter Tools
SocialOomph
– Pre-schedule tweets
Twitterfeed
– link Twitter to Identi.ca; Blog to Twitter
HootSuite
– Schedule tweets; Statistics
Bit.ly
– URL shortener; Statistics
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Hootsuite
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Bit.ly
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http://ca.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlcyr
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Contacts: People you KNOW
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Foursquare: Tips!
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Foursquare: Badges
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How can Libraries Use Foursquare?
Claim the venue!
Rewards/contests for:
• Mayorships
• High count
• Frequency of check-ins
• Bookworm badge
Write tips.
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Conclusions
• Libraries can use social software to monitor patron feedback
• Libraries do NOT have to use every social tool
• Librarians should experiment with social networks and services to understand trends
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Suggested Reading
• Social software in libraries : building collaboration, communication, and community online by Meredith Farkas. (available at McGill & BAnQ)
• CMO’s guide to the Social Landscape
• Twittering Libraries (Wiki)
• Checking In: Location Services for Libraries