Saturday, December 18, 2010
Goodbye LIS768
I'm so glad I took this class. I couldn't have taken it at a better time-it totally coincided with the purchase of my smartphone. That small detail completely changed my relationship with technology and my appreciation for what the goals of this class were trying to accomplish. I loved the concept of playing. That's how it all begins, by playing with technology and seeing how it can enhance your life in small or significant ways. I played a lot this semester. I am NOT afraid of technology; in fact I've grown to become quite a gadget-y girl. I think the 2.0 tool I've come to love the best is Twitter even though I was skeptical at first. I love getting little links to cool things I wouldn't have otherwise known about and getting ideas for library related stuff. It's definitely going to be a huge part of my learning community. Fortunately, this is a class whose contents I won't be packing up and shoving to the back of a closet. I am going to stay connected using my new tools and by keeping up with all the cool stuff out there. I'm going to play!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Paper abstract
oops! I somehow missed this due date! Here is my abstract:
I explored a few different ways libraries could incorporate mobile device technology into their services. I first looked at FB and Twitter apps and discussed how libraries could offer catalog searching and RSS feeds through their pages. Libraries could also do mobile tweeting. I discussed the use and creation of QR codes to promote library events. In reference, I looked at using two way video chatting which is a feature and a free app that lots of mobile devices now offer. Librarians could introduce instant reference using free video apps to have a more authentic reference experience. Creating mobile friendly websites was another topic I covered. Libraries have to consider a lot of different factors such as content, platform, and the creation of apps that connect to the OPAC. Finally, I looked at augmented reality through the use of mobile devices and explored ways that libraries might create fun, interactive programs designed with specific demographics in mind. In addition, I briefly looked at how libraries might offer ways to download e-collections to mobile devices. A lot of this technology exists, but not a lot of libraries have incorporated it into their service model. My paper tries to illustrate how libraries can make small changes to reach more patrons through mobile device technology.
I explored a few different ways libraries could incorporate mobile device technology into their services. I first looked at FB and Twitter apps and discussed how libraries could offer catalog searching and RSS feeds through their pages. Libraries could also do mobile tweeting. I discussed the use and creation of QR codes to promote library events. In reference, I looked at using two way video chatting which is a feature and a free app that lots of mobile devices now offer. Librarians could introduce instant reference using free video apps to have a more authentic reference experience. Creating mobile friendly websites was another topic I covered. Libraries have to consider a lot of different factors such as content, platform, and the creation of apps that connect to the OPAC. Finally, I looked at augmented reality through the use of mobile devices and explored ways that libraries might create fun, interactive programs designed with specific demographics in mind. In addition, I briefly looked at how libraries might offer ways to download e-collections to mobile devices. A lot of this technology exists, but not a lot of libraries have incorporated it into their service model. My paper tries to illustrate how libraries can make small changes to reach more patrons through mobile device technology.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Research Paper Resources
Umm....Yeah, I read a LOT of articles for this paper. Not included are the blogs yet or the stats from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, but they will eventually make it here. For now, these are the sources I used to construct my paper. So far, I have completed exactly one paragraph. Ugh!!!! Good luck to everyone!
Agosto, Denise E., and June Abbas. "TEENS AND Social NETWORKING: HOW PUBLIC LIBRARIES ARE RESPONDING TO THE LATEST ONLINE TREND." Public Libraries 48.3 (2009): 32-7.
Bala, Adarsh, and B. M. Gupta. "Perceptions of Health Professionals regarding use and Provision of LIS through Mobile Technologies." DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 30.3 (2010): 7-12.
Balas, Janet L. Carrying the Library in Your Pocket. Vol. 27. Information Today Inc, 2007.
Barack, Lauren. "QR Codes Connect Students to Books." School Library Journal 56.10 (2010): 13-.
Blumenstein, Lynn. "Pew Highlights Digital Divide on Mobile Devices." Library Journal 134.9 (2009): 17-.
Booth, Char. "Developing Skype-Based Reference Services." Internet Reference Services Quarterly 13.2 (2008): 147-65.
Breitbach, William, and J. M. DeMars. "Enhancing Virtual Reference: Techniques and Technologies to Engage Users and Enrich Interaction." Internet Reference Services Quarterly 14.3 (2009): 82-91.
Cramer, Theresa. A Case of Taking QR Codes to the Park. Vol. 33. Information Today Inc, 2010.
Crowell, Karen, and Julia Shaw-Kokot. "Extending the Hand of Knowledge: Promoting Mobile Technologies." Medical reference services quarterly 22.1 (2003): 1.
Cuddy, Colleen. "Mobile Computing." Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries 6.1 (2009): 64-8.
"EBSCOhost is Going Mobile." Library Times International: world news digest of library & information science 26.3 (2010): 34-5.
Farkas, Meredith. "Guided by Barcodes." American Libraries 41.8 (2010): 26-.
---. "A Library in Your Pocket." American Libraries 41.6 (2010): 38-.
Fletcher, Jon. "Marketing for the QRious: The Beginner's Guide to using QR Codes for Library Promotions and Resources." Multimedia Information & Technology 36.3 (2010): 26-7.
Forsyth, Ellen. "Fancy Walkie Talkies, Star Trek Communicators Or Roving Reference?" Australian Library Journal 58.1 (2009): 73-84.
Godwin, Peter. "Information Literacy Gets Mobile in Vancouver." Journal of Information Literacy 3.2 (2009): 91-5.
Greenall, Rurik Thomas. "Mobiles in Libraries." Online 34.2 (2010): 16-9.
Hadro, Josh. "Interfaces Galore for Mobile Devices." Library Journal 134.4 (2009): 19-20.
Harris, Christopher. "QR Codes in the Library." School Library Journal 56.10 (2010): 12-.
Harris, Siân. "Device Independence and Mobility Help e-Book Growth." Research Information.47 (2010): 18-21.
Hill, Nate. "Hyperlinking Reality." Library Journal 134.12 (2009): 38-9.
Kenney, Brian. "A Rosy Future for Self-Service, Say Vendors." Library Journal 135.12 (2010): 26-7.
"Library Mobile Initiatives." Library Technology Reports 44.5 (2008): 33-8.
Lippincott, Joan K. "Mobile Technologies, Mobile Users: Implications for Academic Libraries." ARL: A Bimonthly Report on Research Library Issues & Actions.261 (2008): 1-4.
Liston, Samuel. "OPACs and the Mobile Revolution. (Cover Story)." Computers in Libraries 29.5 (2009): 6-47.
Loomba, Kapil, and Pooja Loomba. "Mobile Learning in Knowledge Development Scenario." DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 29.5 (2009): 54-6.
Marcoux, Elizabeth "Betty". "The Phone: A Tool for Learning." Teacher Librarian 36.4 (2009): 73-4.
Marcum, Brad. "Digital Reference: "Stressmaker" Or Savior?" Kentucky Libraries 69.2 (2005): 19-24.
"Mobile Devices." Library Technology Reports 44.5 (2008): 10-5.
Olson, John A. "Mobile Maps and the Research Library." Journal of Map & Geography Libraries 5.2 (2009): 174-6.
Pope, Kitty, et al. "Twenty-First Century Library MUST-HAVES." Searcher 18.3 (2010): 44-7.
"Qr Codes to Extend Library's Reach in Contra Costa, Ca." Library Journal 135.1 (2010): 22-5.
Ragon, Bart. "Designing for the Mobile Web." Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries 6.4 (2009): 355-61.
"Refworks Adds Refmobile Interface for Citations." Library Journal 134.9 (2009): 18-.
Roberts, Gary. "So Many Mobile Devices, so Little Time." Computers in Libraries 26.4 (2006): 29-31.
Robinson, Kathryn. "Point-of-Need Customer Service: Mobile Service using Wireless Technology." Journal of Access Services 3.2 (2005): 1-14.
Sekyere, Kwabena. "Enhancing Your Virtual Reference Services with Video Snippets." Kentucky Libraries 73.2 (2009): 18-20.
Thompson, Samantha. "On being a Virtual World Librarian: Experiences in Offering Live Reference Services in a Virtual World." Reference Librarian 50.2 (2009): 219-23.
Top Tech Trends Include "Mobile" and Openness. Vol. 134. Library Journals, LLC, 2009.
"Trialling a Service Model of the Future: Mobile Technologies in Student Support." Multimedia Information & Technology 36.2 (2010): 26-7.
Walsh, Andrew. "QR Codes - using Mobile Phones to Deliver Library Instruction and Help at the Point of Need." Journal of Information Literacy 4.1 (2010): 55-63.
West, Mark Andy, Arthur W. Hafner, and Bradley D. Faust. "Expanding Access to Library Collections and Services using Small-Screen Devices." Information Technology & Libraries 25.2 (2006): 103-7.
Wilson, Sally. "The Future is here Library Services for Mobile Devices." Access (1204-0472) 15.4 (2009): 18-9.
Wisniewski, Jeff. "Bridging the Other Digital Divide." Online 34.5 (2010): 55-7.
---. "Mobile Websites with Minimum Effort." Online 34.1 (2010): 54-7.
Agosto, Denise E., and June Abbas. "TEENS AND Social NETWORKING: HOW PUBLIC LIBRARIES ARE RESPONDING TO THE LATEST ONLINE TREND." Public Libraries 48.3 (2009): 32-7.
Bala, Adarsh, and B. M. Gupta. "Perceptions of Health Professionals regarding use and Provision of LIS through Mobile Technologies." DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 30.3 (2010): 7-12.
Balas, Janet L. Carrying the Library in Your Pocket. Vol. 27. Information Today Inc, 2007.
Barack, Lauren. "QR Codes Connect Students to Books." School Library Journal 56.10 (2010): 13-.
Blumenstein, Lynn. "Pew Highlights Digital Divide on Mobile Devices." Library Journal 134.9 (2009): 17-.
Booth, Char. "Developing Skype-Based Reference Services." Internet Reference Services Quarterly 13.2 (2008): 147-65.
Breitbach, William, and J. M. DeMars. "Enhancing Virtual Reference: Techniques and Technologies to Engage Users and Enrich Interaction." Internet Reference Services Quarterly 14.3 (2009): 82-91.
Cramer, Theresa. A Case of Taking QR Codes to the Park. Vol. 33. Information Today Inc, 2010.
Crowell, Karen, and Julia Shaw-Kokot. "Extending the Hand of Knowledge: Promoting Mobile Technologies." Medical reference services quarterly 22.1 (2003): 1.
Cuddy, Colleen. "Mobile Computing." Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries 6.1 (2009): 64-8.
"EBSCOhost is Going Mobile." Library Times International: world news digest of library & information science 26.3 (2010): 34-5.
Farkas, Meredith. "Guided by Barcodes." American Libraries 41.8 (2010): 26-.
---. "A Library in Your Pocket." American Libraries 41.6 (2010): 38-.
Fletcher, Jon. "Marketing for the QRious: The Beginner's Guide to using QR Codes for Library Promotions and Resources." Multimedia Information & Technology 36.3 (2010): 26-7.
Forsyth, Ellen. "Fancy Walkie Talkies, Star Trek Communicators Or Roving Reference?" Australian Library Journal 58.1 (2009): 73-84.
Godwin, Peter. "Information Literacy Gets Mobile in Vancouver." Journal of Information Literacy 3.2 (2009): 91-5.
Greenall, Rurik Thomas. "Mobiles in Libraries." Online 34.2 (2010): 16-9.
Hadro, Josh. "Interfaces Galore for Mobile Devices." Library Journal 134.4 (2009): 19-20.
Harris, Christopher. "QR Codes in the Library." School Library Journal 56.10 (2010): 12-.
Harris, Siân. "Device Independence and Mobility Help e-Book Growth." Research Information.47 (2010): 18-21.
Hill, Nate. "Hyperlinking Reality." Library Journal 134.12 (2009): 38-9.
Kenney, Brian. "A Rosy Future for Self-Service, Say Vendors." Library Journal 135.12 (2010): 26-7.
"Library Mobile Initiatives." Library Technology Reports 44.5 (2008): 33-8.
Lippincott, Joan K. "Mobile Technologies, Mobile Users: Implications for Academic Libraries." ARL: A Bimonthly Report on Research Library Issues & Actions.261 (2008): 1-4.
Liston, Samuel. "OPACs and the Mobile Revolution. (Cover Story)." Computers in Libraries 29.5 (2009): 6-47.
Loomba, Kapil, and Pooja Loomba. "Mobile Learning in Knowledge Development Scenario." DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 29.5 (2009): 54-6.
Marcoux, Elizabeth "Betty". "The Phone: A Tool for Learning." Teacher Librarian 36.4 (2009): 73-4.
Marcum, Brad. "Digital Reference: "Stressmaker" Or Savior?" Kentucky Libraries 69.2 (2005): 19-24.
"Mobile Devices." Library Technology Reports 44.5 (2008): 10-5.
Olson, John A. "Mobile Maps and the Research Library." Journal of Map & Geography Libraries 5.2 (2009): 174-6.
Pope, Kitty, et al. "Twenty-First Century Library MUST-HAVES." Searcher 18.3 (2010): 44-7.
"Qr Codes to Extend Library's Reach in Contra Costa, Ca." Library Journal 135.1 (2010): 22-5.
Ragon, Bart. "Designing for the Mobile Web." Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries 6.4 (2009): 355-61.
"Refworks Adds Refmobile Interface for Citations." Library Journal 134.9 (2009): 18-.
Roberts, Gary. "So Many Mobile Devices, so Little Time." Computers in Libraries 26.4 (2006): 29-31.
Robinson, Kathryn. "Point-of-Need Customer Service: Mobile Service using Wireless Technology." Journal of Access Services 3.2 (2005): 1-14.
Sekyere, Kwabena. "Enhancing Your Virtual Reference Services with Video Snippets." Kentucky Libraries 73.2 (2009): 18-20.
Thompson, Samantha. "On being a Virtual World Librarian: Experiences in Offering Live Reference Services in a Virtual World." Reference Librarian 50.2 (2009): 219-23.
Top Tech Trends Include "Mobile" and Openness. Vol. 134. Library Journals, LLC, 2009.
"Trialling a Service Model of the Future: Mobile Technologies in Student Support." Multimedia Information & Technology 36.2 (2010): 26-7.
Walsh, Andrew. "QR Codes - using Mobile Phones to Deliver Library Instruction and Help at the Point of Need." Journal of Information Literacy 4.1 (2010): 55-63.
West, Mark Andy, Arthur W. Hafner, and Bradley D. Faust. "Expanding Access to Library Collections and Services using Small-Screen Devices." Information Technology & Libraries 25.2 (2006): 103-7.
Wilson, Sally. "The Future is here Library Services for Mobile Devices." Access (1204-0472) 15.4 (2009): 18-9.
Wisniewski, Jeff. "Bridging the Other Digital Divide." Online 34.5 (2010): 55-7.
---. "Mobile Websites with Minimum Effort." Online 34.1 (2010): 54-7.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Social Media Policy
I created my social media policy with the idea that I wanted it to feel approachable, with natural language for students of a high school. My policy could easily be presented as a poster in a high school library. I kept it simple and positive. I also tried to put the onus on the student so that he/she takes ownership of his/her behavior and understand that they are the creators and stewards of their own environment.
BP High School Social Media Policy
Social Media: what are we talking about? We’re talking about Twitter, Facebook, Formspring, Flickr, YouTube, blogging, forums, chat rooms, instant messaging, and any other sort of social networking tool that is accessible by the internet that allows you to interact with other individuals either as yourself, anonymously, or with a pseudonym.
Why do we care? Because we all like to interact online and we think collaboration and self-expression are good things! We want the internet to be a place where you feel safe, creative, and free to explore your interests. Because the internet is an unmediated environment, is it of utmost importance that we check our own behavior in order to make sure it remains a safe, respectful, and kind place to visit.
This is what we ask you to expect of yourselves when interacting online:
Be Respectful-
Treat others as you would want to be treated. The internet is not a place for you to be mean, hurtful, or otherwise rude, even if you are anonymous.
Respect your mind and body. Think twice about what information you really want to put out into the world. How you treat yourself says a lot about how you want others to treat you.
Be Transparent-
If you are not willing to take credit for something you have posted, there must be a reason. Be willing to take ownership of what you put out into the world, and if you are not proud of it, ask yourself why.
Keep certain information to yourself. Not everybody needs to know everything about you, especially information that might expose you or your family to potential harm, such as phone numbers, home address, social security numbers, ID’s, etc…
Be Kind-
Remember how good it feels to be nice to someone. The internet is just another place where you should practice this age-old dictum. Anonymity is not a license to be mean.
Be Smart-
Not everyone lives by the rules in our policy. Be certain to question people’s identities if they are making you uncomfortable in their interest in you. If something concerns you, share with someone. Never agree to meet an online friend privately.
If you feel threatened physically or mentally in any way, you must tell someone. If that person can’t help you, keep telling until you get the help you need.
Consider yourselves stewards of the internet. Take care to make it a place you want to visit. Take care to treat it as if you were a grateful guest. We know you will make it a great place!
Inspirations:
Baldwin-Woodville Social Media and Online Communications Guidelines
http://www.scribd.com/doc/35858003/Social-Media-Policy
Navy Command Social Media Handbook
http://www.slideshare.net/USNavySocialMedia/navy-command-social-media-handbook-web
New Zealand State Services Commission
http://www.e.govt.nz/policy/participation/guide-to-online-participation
BP High School Social Media Policy
Social Media: what are we talking about? We’re talking about Twitter, Facebook, Formspring, Flickr, YouTube, blogging, forums, chat rooms, instant messaging, and any other sort of social networking tool that is accessible by the internet that allows you to interact with other individuals either as yourself, anonymously, or with a pseudonym.
Why do we care? Because we all like to interact online and we think collaboration and self-expression are good things! We want the internet to be a place where you feel safe, creative, and free to explore your interests. Because the internet is an unmediated environment, is it of utmost importance that we check our own behavior in order to make sure it remains a safe, respectful, and kind place to visit.
This is what we ask you to expect of yourselves when interacting online:
Be Respectful-
Treat others as you would want to be treated. The internet is not a place for you to be mean, hurtful, or otherwise rude, even if you are anonymous.
Respect your mind and body. Think twice about what information you really want to put out into the world. How you treat yourself says a lot about how you want others to treat you.
Be Transparent-
If you are not willing to take credit for something you have posted, there must be a reason. Be willing to take ownership of what you put out into the world, and if you are not proud of it, ask yourself why.
Keep certain information to yourself. Not everybody needs to know everything about you, especially information that might expose you or your family to potential harm, such as phone numbers, home address, social security numbers, ID’s, etc…
Be Kind-
Remember how good it feels to be nice to someone. The internet is just another place where you should practice this age-old dictum. Anonymity is not a license to be mean.
Be Smart-
Not everyone lives by the rules in our policy. Be certain to question people’s identities if they are making you uncomfortable in their interest in you. If something concerns you, share with someone. Never agree to meet an online friend privately.
If you feel threatened physically or mentally in any way, you must tell someone. If that person can’t help you, keep telling until you get the help you need.
Consider yourselves stewards of the internet. Take care to make it a place you want to visit. Take care to treat it as if you were a grateful guest. We know you will make it a great place!
Inspirations:
Baldwin-Woodville Social Media and Online Communications Guidelines
http://www.scribd.com/doc/35858003/Social-Media-Policy
Navy Command Social Media Handbook
http://www.slideshare.net/USNavySocialMedia/navy-command-social-media-handbook-web
New Zealand State Services Commission
http://www.e.govt.nz/policy/participation/guide-to-online-participation
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