What would I pack into a social media toolkit for libraries?
- A good definition of ‘social media’ (I’ve mentioned this course by title to a few library-type people and most reactions have been: “Oh, so, you’re learning about Facebook?”)
- Some sort of (online) activity workbook – along the lines of 23 things *
- Library 2.0 : a guide to participatory library service – I’m reading this right now (when I have the time) and it’s really accessible and not jargon-y so some people may find it useful… (I can’t vouch for this title but it seems like it’d be worth reading as well.)
- Links to some of our case studies as examples of libraries testing (or treading) the new waters. And examples of other corporations/organizations who are using 2.0 technologies effectively. I’d also want to include a few case studies about social media gone wrong because these serve as teachable moments.
* Here’s a (fictional) take on 23 things that my RA group came up with last term: RARARA
4 responses so far ↓
rachelpeters // Apr 8th 2010 at 8:28 PM
Hey Amena,
This is a great idea! A social media toolkit for libraries could have been so useful (and would still be useful) for me when I started work. I would add some chocolate to your tool kit and the book “Web 2.0 for Librarians and Information Professionals” by Ellyssa Kroski. Some of the links are getting outdated now but it is an excellent resource.
Amena // Apr 9th 2010 at 11:54 PM
Oh, chocolate for sure :]
And thanks for the book suggestion – I’ll have to look it up.
Megan Neilans // Apr 14th 2010 at 12:06 PM
Hi Amena,
I suggest Born Digital as book for those dealing with social media as it helps us understand some of the issues that should be considered. Great project! I really enjoyed your 10 task online RA challenge.
I agree about the chocolate Rachel.
Amena // Apr 15th 2010 at 9:41 PM
Another book to add my list – thanks, Megan :]