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