>
> From:
> "McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]" <gerrymck_at_iastate.edu>
>
>
>Colleagues/
>
>For Libraries But Not Just Libraries ... Universities / Museums / Etc.
>
>Twitter is a free social networking and communication tool that lets
>you send short messages of up to 140 characters to your group of
>friends via the Twitter website, SMS, other Twitter clients, email, or
>IM. An increasing number of libraries and librarians are now using
>Twitter to engage readers, spread information, and banish the
>conception of dark, silent buildings staffed by stuffy introverts. So
>if you want to see how Twitter can be a dynamic way to connect with
>patrons, students and other library professionals, then the list below
>should definitely get you started. Here are 100 tips that can help you
>effectively use Twitter in your libraries.
>
> Reference
>
> With many online tools, the reference sections of many libraries have
>been overlooked. These tips can help make connections with patrons
>which can lead to a more visited reference section. [more]
>
>>Discussion
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>Use these tips to create communication as well as a feeling of
>community at your library. [more]
>
>>Announcements & Updates
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>Highlight new materials, group meetings, current news, and more with
>some of these suggestions. [more]
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>
>>Helpful Feeds
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>Here are some interesting feeds that can help you find out how other
>libraries might be using Twitter. [more]
>
>
>>Colleagues, Students, and Friends
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>>
>>Stay connected with other librarian, friends, and students with the
>>tips below. [more]
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>>
>>Library Twitter Toos that Could be Useful
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>
>Here are some tools that can be useful if you are going to try some of
>the above tips. [more]
>
>
>>Vendors Using Twitter
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>
>More and more library vendors are joining Twitter. Many librarians are
>now able to interact with their vendors in a different way. Whether
>for asking a question regarding an order or finding out about other
>services offered you weren't even aware of. Here is a list of some of
>the major vendors we have found that have hopped on board the Twitter
>wagon. [more]
>
>
>Libraries have only begun to find the true potential in Twittering. We
>hope that by using some of these tips, librarians and libraries
>everywhere will find creative ways to broaden the serviceability for
>themselves and their patrons.
>
> Link to Full 100 Available At [ http://tinyurl.com/m3t97p ]
>
>!!! Thanks To Adrienne Carlson / Accelerated Bachelor Degree / For The
>Headsup !!!
>
> Links Also Available To Related Postings >>>
>
> Libraries Using Twitter: Academic / Research / Special Libraries
>
>Twitter for Libraries (and Librarians) / Sarah Milstein
>
>Twittering Libraries Wiki
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>
>>>Follow Me On Twitter GMcKBlogs<<
>>>
>>>
>http://twitter.com/GMcKBlogs
>
>Gerry McKiernan
>Associate Professor
>Science and Technology Librarian
>Iowa State University Library
>Ames IA 50011
>
>gerrymck_at_iastate.edu
>
>
Received on Wed Sep 23 2009 - 16:30:05 EDT