Click U Live! Social Networking Tools Inside the Organization

Date: 21 May 2008
Time: 2:00 -3:30 p.m. Eastern U.S. Time
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This introductory seminar will take a snapshot look at Web 2.0 social networking tools including blogs, wikis, RSS, feed aggregators (e.g. Google Reader), tagging and social bookmarking (del.icio.us). These are rapidly becoming essential parts of the librarian's toolkit for communication and building community. Don't be left behind! Learn what they do, what their main features are, and how they can be used inside the organization. Examples from libraries and other industries will illustrate the discussion. A brief look at up-and-coming developments will also be included. Recommendations for additional reading will be made.

Presenter

Connie Crosby, founder of Crosby Group Consulting, is a law librarian, writer, speaker, and instructor with the University of Toronto Faculty of Information Studies Professional Learning Centre.

Who Should Attend?

This survey seminar is designed for librarians, information managers and directors, and other information professionals who need a quick update on the buzzwords and new concepts for internal planning, strategy and communication purposes. Only a general familiarity with the Internet will be assumed.

Critical Learning Questions

What is "social networking", and how does it differ from "social media"?
What are the differences between blogs and wikis, and what would these tools be used for?
What are the differences between feed aggregators and social bookmarking?
What are the obstacles to implementing these tools inside the organization?

Notes

Instructions for accessing the Webcast will be emailed to you 2 to 3 business days prior to the event. Your registration is for one computer and one site only. You can host as many people as you like for one low site fee! So be sure to invite your colleagues to learn with you! Register before 15 May and save US$ 10.00 [Live Only]! Program registrations beyond that date will be US$ 139.00.

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