23 things for librarians getting to grips with web2.0
DESCRIPTION
A presentation about the 23 Things for Libraries courses which have become an internet phenomena in recent years.TRANSCRIPT
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23 Things
Getting to Grips with Web 2.0
Niamh O’Donovan Galway County Libraries
@niamhodonovantheconsciouslibrary.blogspot.com
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History
Originally developed by librarian Helen Blowers for library staff at Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library, North Carolina in 2006.
It has since been replicated world-wide by over 700 institutions.
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What is 23 Things ?
A self-directed learning program to help library staff become more confident at using internet tools, social networking and mobile technology.
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STRUCTURE
• Usually consists of 23 topics.• One topic is covered per week via an
introductory tutorial. • Participants then explore the topic
themselves and write about their experiences and thoughts on a personal blog.
• Each thing takes about an hour to complete
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Purpose of the Things• They are intended for both personal and
professional development • Promoting your library online• Promoting yourself as a library
professional• Connecting with other librarians and
libraries• Keeping up to date with new technology
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Examples of Things
Communicating Social Networking PresentationsDiscovering Communities RSS feeds Library Associations, Sharing online content23 Mobile ThingsMobile apps
OrganisingReferencing online Blogging EBooks Cloud computingHashtagsQR codes Curating contentLibrary SystemsLibrary Apps
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Why do it?
• Internet and social networks are an integral part of our lives.
• Learn about new tools which can assist library patrons.
• Connect with the community in a new way• New avenues to communicate with and
learn from other library professionals.
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Storytimeunderground.wordpress.com
www.thedaringlibrarian.com
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My #HuntLibraryInstagram competition by North Carolina
State University
www.pinterest.comCarnegie-Stout Library Iowa
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Where to do it?
23thingsuk.wordpress.com
www.cpd23.blogspot.com
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Can’t Find One?
Design your own !
Thank you.
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