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Tweet That! Twitter and the Library. June 2013. Policy. Social networking policy (in general) Recognition that the library participates, and its purposes for doing so Guidelines for use of the tools. Say it in 140 characters!. You. You. @You.
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Tweet That! Twitter and the Library June 2013
Policy Social networking policy (in general) Recognition that the library participates, and its purposes for doing so Guidelines for use of the tools
@You Talking about #libprogramming with other Iowa libns
People I’m following People following me Tweets by those I’m following
Library Uses “Pull” InformationGather information from tweets of those you follow “Push” Information Give out information to those who follow you Conversation! Interact and network with your followers and their followers
http://twitter.com Sign Up Settings
Your turn: Click on the Twitter URL in the chat area, find new browser window BEHIND classroom window • Set up an account in Twitter • Under “settings” tab, change time zone to Central When you’re finished: • Leave Twitter window open; stay logged in • Come back to the classroom window, and give us a green check mark. • If you’d like some followers, put your @username in the chat box.
How do I find people to follow? • Know the URL (from website, e-mail, etc.) • Search the name • General search (i.e., “public library”) • Lists • Serendipity: see who others follow
Your turn… • Tweet—at least once • Find at least 3 “people” to follow Some ideas: LibraryJournal ALALibrary Iowa LA What fellow librarians have put in chat are! 3.Read the tweets from those you follow When you’re finished: • Leave Twitter window open; stay logged in • Come back to the classroom and give usa green check mark.
Hashtags #
HootSuite http://hootsuite.com
Lists “Me” menu--Lists
Viral ! (In a good way!) http://www.flickr.com/photos/leonel_cunha/3373044822/
Questions? Karen Burns, Consultant Iowa Library Services, SW District Karen.burns@lib.state.ia.us
Please click on the link below for the class evaluation (The survey will open in a new window, behind the classroom window) https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VWGBZG6 At the end of the survey you will find a page that you can print out for your CE certificate.