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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?.
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Beyond 20 Things Presented bySherida 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? • 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
The Projects Ashland Library’s Microfilm Instructions
The Projects King & Queen Library’s Rollyo Search Box
The Projects Reference & Training Dept.’sSubject Guides on PBWorks
The Projects Rockville's Quick Picks Blog and Shelfari page
The Projects Supervising Librarians’ Orientation Video
The Projects Storytime Resources Flickr photostream
The Projects West Point Library’s “West Point Gals” blog
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
Questions? E-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org Thanks for coming!