beyond 20 things
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Beyond 20 Things. Presented by Sherida Bradby, Carolyn Garner & Donna-Jo Webster Pamunkey Regional Library VLA Conference 2009. Practical Uses for the Social Web. Introduction. Builds on what came before with PRL’s 20 Things. What did we want to do?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Beyond 20 ThingsPractical Uses for the Social Web
Presented bySherida Bradby, Carolyn Garner & Donna-Jo Webster
Pamunkey Regional Library
VLA Conference 2009
What did we want to do?
• Practical projects benefiting staff and/or patrons• Involve each staff member
The Proposal Process
• What’s your project?
• Which Web 2.0 apps are you using?
• Benefits?• Task Outline• What do you need?
Project Fair
• Attendees received a passport
• Each project was assigned a station
• Attendees visited each station to receive a stamp
• Those with full passports received a prize
Outcomes
• Used creative thinking skills
• Improved teamwork• Built on what they
explored earlier• Maintained interest by
updating regularly
Challenges
• Creating unique projects
• Application limitations
• Project fair was too informal for some
• Project Fair Time Crunch
Benefits
• Experience beyond looking at a “2.0” web site or app• Better customer service• More efficient use of staff resources