Social media and the school library | Services to Schools - 1 views
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Karen Malbon on 19 May 15The National Library of New Zealand provides services to school libraries. This comprehensive guide explains what social media is, how it can enhance school library services, what planning is involved, and the types of tools that can be used. The guide explains that social media for libraries is about building connections and learning communities using web based technologies. Seven steps to planning the library's social media presence are clearly articulated. There are also links to a detailed planning template, a social media toolkit, examples of social media use in school libraries and further reading that would assist teacher librarians to learn about and plan a social media strategy.
Social Media, Social Networking and School Libraries. - 1 views
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This slideshare by Judy O'Connell encourages teacher librarians to become competent social media users. The twenty first century learning environment is constantly changing and teacher librarians must adapt. The internet is now a participatory medium and social networks are integral in our lives. School libraries need to be involved in social media and it begins with teacher librarians being active users within their with personal learning networks and their personal lives. Judy provides advice for teacher librarians on how to get started with policy planning, examples of best practice, tools and strategies for implementation. Specific instructions are provided for using Facebook and Twitter in school libraries.
NSW Public Libraries Learning 2.0 Activities: Social media policies - do you have one? - 3 views
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Social media policies - do you have one? http://nswpubliclibrarieslearning21.blogspot.com.au/2008/08/social-media-policies-do-you-have-one.html This blog post from 2008 was part of the NSW Public Libraries Learning 2.0 Activities program. while it is a training document, the content has a high value for anyone wishing to create a social media policy in NSW in particular, including links to relevant legislation. A list of points to be considered when creating a policy as well as sample text.
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this is a really good article Renate, thanks for posting, Jacqui
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/access/white-paper-social-media.pdf - 19 views
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Abstract: "Social media is now widely used by librarians to fulfill a variety of objectives. Taylor & Francis has collated a range of opinion and data within this white paper to provide an overview of how social media is currently used by librarians, for what purposes, and to what effect. Our research program comprised focus groups in the UK, USA and India."
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Why study social media in the library? Social media has the potential to facilitate much closer relationships between libraries and their patrons - wherever users are based, and however they choose to learn about and access library services and resources. Current usage of social media by the library community generally remains ad hoc and somewhat experimental, but the uptake of these tools is accelerating, and they will likely play an increasingly important role in library service provision and outreach in the future. This white paper has been researched and compiled by Taylor & Francis to provide an overview of current practices relating to the use by libraries of social media, from a world-wide perspective, against which individual institutions can benchmark their own activities and be inspired to try new approaches. This white paper is just a start - we plan to build from this a central web-based resource on social media for the library community that will provide ongoing updates, in-depth case studies and best practice guides. We hope this will become a valuable, developing resource that librarians will access and contribute to, so the entire community benefits from sharing ideas and experiences.
The 7 Most Interesting Social Media Studies And What To Learn From Them - 7 views
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This article, written by the co-founder of Buffer, compiles the findings of several social media studies and provides interesting insights and statistics about social media. Because much of the article is about how people use social media and what people expect from social media, as well as how and when are the best times for companies to use social media tools, this article is very helpful to those using web 2.0 technology for work purposes.
10 Social Media Skills for The 21st Century Teachers ~ Educational Technology and Mobil... - 3 views
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From Med Kharbach: The potential of social networking sites in education is huge and we need to capitalize on it to enhance our professional development and consequently improve the quality of our instruction. Searching for articles on this topic , I came across Doug Johnson's post on the 10 social media competencies for teachers. I like the competencies Doug included and decided to make an infographic featuring all of these skills. Have a look and share with your colleagues.
Teens and social networking in libraries - 0 views
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How online social networking facilitates learning in schools and libraries This article is adapted from a toolkit created by the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association, in 2007. You can learn more about YALSA and social networking by visiting http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/yalsa.cfm What are social networking technologies?
What's Not to 'Like'? - 3 views
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Describes how social media can support learning and argues that restrictive social media policies should be re-thought. Suggests making a distinction between policies (what is specifically allowed and not allowed) and guidelines (recommendations for best practice). References specific US legislation and education standards but the proposed framework for guidelines has general relevance with learning and behaviour the focus, not technology and tools.
At a Tipping Point: Education, Learning and Libraries - 3 views
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A new future is coming to education. Online shopping, searching and social networks came first-education is next. OCLC's newest user perceptions study, iAt a Tipping Point: Education, Learning and Libraries/i, explores how empowered consumers, fueled by economic incentives, are using online learning platforms and MOOCs to set new expectations for education-and for libraries. The report explores the behaviors, perceptions and motivations of online learners: how they are evaluating the cost/value trade-offs of higher education, how they are using and succeeding with online education-and their use and perceptions of the library.
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I found this on Carole Guert's twitter account. Thanks Carole! It links through to the latest OCLC report. A good comparison to the older version noted in our Modules. Thought you would be interested Gavin.
If not us, who? Social media policy and the iSchool classroom - 0 views
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This journal mentioned that the social networking tools could be provided the chances for users to do self learning by sharing the resources on the online platforms. To establish the social networking tools in schools properly, protecting the personal privacy and maintaining the openness for teaching should be taken the balance. Developing the social media policy is important for the schools. It could make the social media tools bringing the advantages to the users but also protecting the resources.
8 Common Facebook Mistakes Social Media Managers Need To Avoid - 1 views
Student guide to social media - 2 views
Sample social media policy for catholic schools - St Anthony's primary school - 2 views
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This social media policy is a good example of catholic school specific policy that states the scope of the policy and covers appropriate use and responsibilities for the school board, principal, staff and students. The policy recognises the benefits of social media in catholic schools as a tool for communication and learning (a rare thing for catholic schools).
Teachers Guide to Teaching Using Social Media ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning - 2 views
Debunking 4 Myths of Social Learning - 2 views
Content Curation Guide by Robin Good - from a business perpective - 2 views
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"If you are interested in understanding what content curation is all about and where's its key value, you will find this material relevant to your learning goal. In this reading collection you can see how curation can be a fantastic instrument for learning, journalism and marketing, as it provides the means to create value, to find unique resources and to illustrate them, and in this process it showcases your competence and expertise on the matter (or the one of your company / organization). "
Why Customer Reviews Crush Social Media Marketing Desk.com - 2 views
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Many businesses tweet and post but few take an active role in customer reviews. That’s a shame since customer review sites offer a far more concentrated and targeted conversation. More so, sites like Yelp are quickly becoming the first stop for potential customers that might be interested in your business.
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First, even reading your business reviews is a good first step. Online customer reviews are usually very candid and give you a glimpse of how the customers really feel about your business. This allows you to learn far more about your customers than simply asking them if they are satisfied since the anonymity and detachment of the web allows them to be brutally honest.
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participate in the discussion. If a person posts a negative review, respond. Don’t fight and tell them why they are wrong, apologize that they weren’t satisfied and offer them a refund or a future discount. Countless Yelpers have been turned from haters to life-long customers because a business went out of their way to make sure they were completely satisfied.
Using topics - 17 views
"I've learned something new" Music to my ears Grace!! :-)