tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.comments2011-04-20T16:37:31.271-07:00Taking Stock ...Brian McManushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-29002479291374758082011-04-20T16:37:31.271-07:002011-04-20T16:37:31.271-07:00Thanks, Dave P. I happy you found it useful.Thanks, Dave P. I happy you found it useful.Brian McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-30031627319771473832011-04-20T13:58:48.696-07:002011-04-20T13:58:48.696-07:00Great screencast, Brian. Organizing by "list&...Great screencast, Brian. Organizing by "list" on Twitter is a good idea that I have not yet implemented. I need to sort through the madness somehow.Dave Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390357844367749623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-75671218315065526622011-04-15T11:11:12.757-07:002011-04-15T11:11:12.757-07:00I agree with you, TC. A library's online comm...I agree with you, TC. A library's online community is just as relevant to library patrons as the physical library. Thank you for your comments.Brian McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-73050844764336252672011-04-13T21:57:15.775-07:002011-04-13T21:57:15.775-07:00I've been thinking recently about the online c...I've been thinking recently about the online community as another branch of the library. Like a physical library, it would have patrons who wanted conversations and others who just wanted to get in and get their business done. Seems an ideal match for the idea of an online community.tchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747384555560511812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-52705537078971886562011-04-11T05:45:16.044-07:002011-04-11T05:45:16.044-07:00Well said, Stephanie. Thank you for your comments...Well said, Stephanie. Thank you for your comments.Brian McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-72122659170922237382011-04-08T08:25:16.341-07:002011-04-08T08:25:16.341-07:00It's definitely true that undertaking the deve...It's definitely true that undertaking the development of an online community takes time, effort, and commitment to try and make it work. I think the idea that an online community can provide many of the same services as the physical library is key because it allows the library to reach a whole new set of people and it connects two different groups of people (offline users and online users) with a way to interact and broaden their personal environments.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14480294764353943387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-53046245321156103662011-04-03T15:15:04.628-07:002011-04-03T15:15:04.628-07:00I know, right? I like to use it in full-screen mod...I know, right? I like to use it in full-screen mode, the box at the bottom right of the window. I am glad you enjoy using it too.Brian McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-10897708863513506832011-04-01T13:25:41.484-07:002011-04-01T13:25:41.484-07:00Wow! Tag Galaxy is really cool--thanks for sharin...Wow! Tag Galaxy is really cool--thanks for sharing, Brian.Jeanine Lancasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741059046827033888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-48229579304570451582011-03-31T23:58:00.670-07:002011-03-31T23:58:00.670-07:00I don't think libraries will ever give up comp...I don't think libraries will ever give up complete control to the concept of crowd sourcing. The tagging and rating systems implemented in library catalogs are great *additional* features that enable their users to provide input. But from what I noticed in the examples of library catalogs, these features were relegated to the bottom of the page. <br /><br />I agree with you that crowd sourcing could be effective in collection development and understanding user needs.Dave Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390357844367749623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-35291763872207468772011-03-21T11:01:56.165-07:002011-03-21T11:01:56.165-07:00Wow! Working at Sears sounds intense, definitely n...Wow! Working at Sears sounds intense, definitely not my first choice of work environments. Luckily for us, libraries are 'mostly' less intense and more pleasurable to work in. :) Thanks for your post, Erin.Brian McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-6464311123579537252011-03-21T09:40:00.835-07:002011-03-21T09:40:00.835-07:00The workplace culture is totally going to make or ...The workplace culture is totally going to make or break internal collaboration. I never really understood companies that pitted their employees against one another. I worked at Sears for a little while selling electronics and don't think I'll ever work sales again! Having employees trying to compete for sales created a very tense environment. Some people would try and steal sales away from other employees among other ruthless acts. Needless to say I think if you were to try and implement a shared wiki into a competitive workplace it would fall flat.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326908536614445802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-65389430121809125972011-03-19T10:07:46.170-07:002011-03-19T10:07:46.170-07:00Thank you for your comments, Dave P. Yes, if mult...Thank you for your comments, Dave P. Yes, if multiple librarians are managing different aspects of their efforts, then they should definitely coordinate their efforts. I agree.<br /><br />Me too, I would wear my libraries' t-shirts if they had them!Brian McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-5372290566912175972011-03-17T23:51:13.470-07:002011-03-17T23:51:13.470-07:00You make a good suggestion with "Add the same...You make a good suggestion with "Add the same applications to all the Facebook fan pages for a more consistent marketing effort." I wonder if the different Facebook pages were created by different staff members? If so, they should collaborate and establish some consistency across the Facebook pages.<br /><br />Also, I like the t-shirt idea! I wish the library I worked for sold merchandise. I would proudly wear a t-shirt emblazoned with the logo of my local library.Dave Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390357844367749623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-4112523718787925282011-03-15T18:00:12.044-07:002011-03-15T18:00:12.044-07:00Thanks for comments, KThom. You make an excellent...Thanks for comments, KThom. You make an excellent point. Librarians would definitely need to devote more time to monitoring these subject guides in order to maintain their guide's credibility. I like your idea of using the social bookmarking guides maintained by patrons to augment and update the static library guides.Brian McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-11288395916572104312011-03-15T16:15:19.839-07:002011-03-15T16:15:19.839-07:00The idea that libraries could rely on patrons to h...The idea that libraries could rely on patrons to help keep their library subject guides updated via wikis or social bookmarking is a very interesting concept. I like this idea of reciprocity, however I wonder if it may be more trouble than its worth. If the public is freely allowed to add or delete content from library guides, then it will in turn lose some of its credibility of offering reputable sources. This may be potentially damaging for a library’s reputation and may hamper library usage. The only success story I know of that uses this open access model is of course Wikepedia, but Wikipedia has a large staff that can dedicate the time to fact checking. This is not to say that libraries should not explore this new technology. Perhaps in addition to a static library subject guide, libraries could also offer one that users could contribute to and once the sources were thoroughly screened they could be added to the static library guide.KThomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06620036561840870389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-82682442615758978542011-03-07T07:45:11.981-08:002011-03-07T07:45:11.981-08:00Excellent point, Librarylemonade! Thanks for your...Excellent point, Librarylemonade! Thanks for your post.Brian McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-81413621938953915002011-03-07T00:29:35.847-08:002011-03-07T00:29:35.847-08:00M. Clark makes an excellent point regarding the fu...M. Clark makes an excellent point regarding the funding and staffing required to properly maintaining a library’s presence in online social forums. I’ve also explored this challenge in my posting this week. Advocacy seems to pose a constant hurdle for many libraries, and though certain media forums may offer services for free, the time and staffing required internally to properly maintaining their presence in these realms is an important consideration. As much as I see Facebook as a powerful tool for libraries to reach their communities, I also see the importance of libraries making sure they are able to do it right before diving into it, rather than make a poor impression due to lack of institutional preparation and support. Thanks!librarylemonadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365666100075499115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-4416443183125514932011-03-05T16:07:22.241-08:002011-03-05T16:07:22.241-08:00Well said, M.Clark! Thanks for you post. :)Well said, M.Clark! Thanks for you post. :)Brian McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-55988333797239314352011-03-05T15:30:39.902-08:002011-03-05T15:30:39.902-08:00I think the fact that Facebook has remained releva...I think the fact that Facebook has remained relevant (and grown even more so over the past couple of years, at least) lifts it out of the realm of "fad". You certainly cannot put Facebook in the same category as yellow polyester bell-bottoms... I also agree with your call for libraries to thoroughly develop and agree upon their potential gains from entering into the social network environment and what their image/message should be. Unfortunately, public libraries are extremely strapped for resources, money, and staff to do this as effectively as possible. This is unfortunate as the best way to get more attention from the community is to promote yourself, but without the means of promoting yourself you're left unknown. It's a sad cycle. However, I do believe that it's necessary for libraries to understand that Facebook should be considered a useful tool in their arsenal to build their relationship with their patrons and their community.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722564140624924685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-32358061636583117302011-03-05T11:12:41.547-08:002011-03-05T11:12:41.547-08:00Hi Erica! Thanks for you post and good question. ...Hi Erica! Thanks for you post and good question. I think, for WSU Libraries, it makes more sense to have an informal group of interested librarians maintaining it's various social networking efforts and brand only because integrating more people into the decision making process at our large organization would bog down your efforts, the down-side.<br /><br />On the other hand, the benefits of having a slightly more bureaucratic structure could be the development of an official social media strategy and campaign, including some structure regarding the libraries' branding efforts. The one caveat to this would be that the administration would need to be on board and willing to support these types of efforts.<br /><br />Disclaimer: I am not completely familiar with WSU Libraries' efforts or of its administration's attitude toward social media strategies, I'm definitely speaking from a rhetorical position. :)Brian McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-85884108903879411452011-03-04T12:45:27.470-08:002011-03-04T12:45:27.470-08:00Hi, Brian. I found my way here via twitter. I get ...Hi, Brian. I found my way here via twitter. I get frustrated by colleagues who don't see the impact or value of social networking, too, which brings me to ask this question: is it necessary or beneficial for libraries to have a formal social networking task force? <br /><br />We've been going at twitter and the WSU Libraries facebook page with an informal group of interested volunteers, and I often wonder if we'd be better off or worse if we had more recognition and bureaucratic structure.Erica Carlson Nicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15098300573790376881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-3491061623343941082011-03-04T11:54:28.301-08:002011-03-04T11:54:28.301-08:00Good questions, Mercoledi (Alphie G.). Twitter is ...Good questions, Mercoledi (Alphie G.). Twitter is excellent for following specific professional organization that you may or may not be a member of. Also, you can follow organizations that are dedicated or have information regarding job postings in certain areas or across the country. Separating the personal and professional aspects of Twitter is not problematic for me, I just make sure I keep in mind that both aspects are present when tweeting or stating my opinion.Brian McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-29556636014926564392011-03-03T23:15:36.107-08:002011-03-03T23:15:36.107-08:00Hey Brian,
Thanks for your post. I was wondering s...Hey Brian,<br />Thanks for your post. I was wondering since you use Twitter primarily for personal use, how are you finding it as a professional tool? Part of this weeks exercise seemed to be about exploring networking with our fellow students and following well-known information science personalities on Twitter. Are you having trouble seperating the professional and personal aspects?<br />Alphie G.Mercoledihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13749815152142184016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-81563013037069285102011-02-22T09:32:10.458-08:002011-02-22T09:32:10.458-08:00Great video, it’s very informative! I agree that t...Great video, it’s very informative! I agree that the possibilities of using RSS seems endless. It’s a great mechanism for filtering and disseminating information. I had been introduced to RSS prior to this course, but never fully realized its potential use in libraries. One great blog (The Moxie Librarian) that really opened my eyes to the potential use of RSS in libraries is Cheryl Wolfe's 10 Ways Libraries Can Use RSS. While RSS seems to be a very useful tool, I think that some libraries are going to have a difficult time marketing this tool to patrons. Libraries are going to have to convince patrons that the information available through the RSS feed is worthy of subscribing to, which may take some convincing. I know as a patron I would not feel the need to subscribe to a library’s RSS if the only information I received was of a mundane nature.KThomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06620036561840870389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941470035679948421.post-61714741572356326682011-02-22T06:19:25.770-08:002011-02-22T06:19:25.770-08:00Glad you like it. The format and presentation styl...Glad you like it. The format and presentation style is similar to a video I watched for LIBR 240 last semester. I very well could have been part of LIBR 203. :)Brian McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007682865502211707noreply@blogger.com