Libraries and corporate information centres are experiencing a revolution in the way information is dgence of social media and Web 2.0 technologies.
With the emergence of new media tools such as Twitter, facebook, blogs, wikis, Linked, virtual worlds and RSS feeds, it is now necessary to offer a more customer-driven, socially rich and collaborative model of service and content delivery in the virtual libraries space.
In order to stay relevant and respond accordingly to the changing needs of users, libraries and corporate information centres need to choose the right tools from the vast array of options available and seek praticle methods to implement these processes within their organisations.
This two-day masterclass will provide an interactive environment in which to explore some of the most popular and innovative tools and techniques associated with libraries, Web 2.0 and new ways information can be stored, accessed and repurposed.
Through a unique combination of discussion, interactive elements and group exercises, delegates will discover how these technologies can be successfully implemented and utilised within their organisation.
The course covers topics such as:
- Social media, Web 2.0 and libraries
- Applying collaborative technologies: Twitter, Facebook, blogs, wikis, virtual worlds, RSS feeds, Google Wave and social bookmaking
- Possible service impact of ebooks, cloud computing and the mobile web
- New trends in opening up the library Open source, Open data, Open access
- Preparing for future libraries staffing, skills, services
- Designing a training program for Web 2.0 tools for your library staff
- Legal and technical considerations for libraries as media creators
- Marketing library services using social media strategies to engage current and future users
- Building a solid foundation when implementing programs using new media
