Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Reflections

Libraries should definitely use social media:

1. Promote all library events/new acquisitions/closures.
2. Communicate with patrons via blog/facebook/twitter.
3. Get patron feedback/suggestions.

I wish our Library had a prominent Feedback option on the Website and Catalog to understand our patrons needs. We could set it up to like the Askus email AskUS@friscolibrary and have a staff member respond to the feedback in a timely manner.

It has been a great learning experience and plan on using a few of them. I am already blogging on Unshushed.

Kudos to Adam and Elizabeth for co-ordinating the 22 things.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

User Choice- Viewpoints



Viewpoints is a site where people can write personalized reviews and read review on any subject- laptops to our Library.
Users have to complete an I AM tag so that readers can trust and connect to the reviewer.
Sign up is easy.

Check out the review of another library
Our Library could benefit as we could get valuable feedback from our patrons on what the like/dislike about our Website/Catalog/Services. We are in the process of revamping our Website and this could be a quick and easy way to gather our patrons opinions.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Podcasting

Viewed few podcasts, libraries can podcast programs- maybe podcast Computer Classes and Story time as they fill up quickly.

WIKI

I have used Wikis before, the fact that anyone can edit the content makes it less reliable.
I have updated Lochrann's Irish Pub just because I like their McNabbs Fish & Chips.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Do you HULU?

I don't, I prefer to watch TV shows on a big screen in HD if I have time or inclination to watch it.
I do see the benfits of HULU as you can see an episode you missed or a library patron not having to wait for Season 1 Disc 4 with 10 holds.
Free TV is great and if watching TV on your monitor works for you, go for it.
I don't watch too much TV on TV and will probably never see a TV show on my 15 inch monitor.

Library Thing

I created my account and tagged a few books. Having Library Thing enhancing our OPAC is great for Reador's Advisory as well.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Youtube

I use youtube to watch events I miss out on as I stay thousand miles away from my family. Though I was unable to attend an event due to the distance, I can still see and hear my family or friends.
Libraries can use it to showcase past events, provide a virtual tour, publicize new additions or new services.