Vine is a new social video application that will let you create and share short and sweet 6-second videos that loop. This exciting free app is available for both iOS and Android devices. And libraries have already begun adopting this popular new format. If you’re wondering what can be accomplished in a 6-second video, here are some ideas for ways libraries can use Vine videos…15 Cool Ways Libraries Can Use Vine to Create Social Videos – OEDB.org.
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BookVibe spies on social media to recommend reads | Crave – CNET
A new service scrapes your social network for books worth your time.
via BookVibe spies on social media to recommend reads | Crave – CNET.
SEO is dead. Long live social media optimisation | Technology | guardian.co.uk
SEO is dead. Long live social media optimisation | Technology | guardian.co.uk.
Quotable: “A better model for today’s businesses is to consider what it means to be social-media optimised, with a focus on customer-centric interaction rather than merely setting up a web property in the hope that Google will deliver hits. Recommendations from friends count for more than a search engine algorithm will ever achieve.”
How Social Media is Changing Mentorship | Mashable
In our professional lives, mentors make a difference. Whether you’re looking for that promotion or need help starting your own business, mentorship can often be the key ingredient to success.
But don’t just take my word for it — statistics also prove the benefit of having a great mentor. Professionals who have mentors make between $5,610 and $22,450 more annually than those on their own.
In today’s digitally-connected world, it’s easier than ever to connect with the movers and shakers in your industry and solicit advice and mentorship. So how do you use social media tools to find the mentor your business needs? And what’s the etiquette for using tools like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to connect? Let’s take a look.
For the full article see: How Social Media is Changing Mentorship | Mashable.
Topics discussed:
- Find A Mentor On Social Networks
- Connect Personally Using Social Media
- Bring Groups Together, Plane Rides Not Required
- Go To Class In Your Pajamas
Pew: 6 Percent of American Adults Use Reddit | News & Opinion | PCMag.com
Reddit, the self-proclaimed “front page of the Internet,” has finally earned a place at the social network table.
The online community, which allows people to submit content and vote it up or down based on interest, is used by 6 percent of U.S. Internet users, according to the Pew Research Center.
via Pew: 6 Percent of American Adults Use Reddit | News & Opinion | PCMag.com.
For full discussion and charts see: 6% of Online Adults are reddit Users | Pew Internet
Kickstarter Allowing Canada-Based Projects Beginning This Summer | TechCrunch
Kickstarter just announced via its Twitter account that it will be opening up its crowdfunding platform for Canada-based projects as of “later this summer.” Thus far, that’s as specific as the company is getting, but anyone interested in finding out more can sign up at Kickstarter’s Canada launch page with their email and project category of interest to get an alert when things go live.
via Kickstarter Allowing Canada-Based Projects Beginning This Summer | TechCrunch.
People in Canada will be able to launch projects on Kickstarter this summer! More info soon! ❤ ❤ ❤ http://t.co/c8SDQSVAzS — Kickstarter (@kickstarter) June 27, 2013
You may also like: Funding Library Projects on Kickstarter and Indiegogo | The Modern MLIS
Social Media Analytics [Infographic] | B2B Marketing & Technology
Ten (10) portals & 7.77 million views on HLWIKI | The Search Principle
Ten (10) portals & 7.77 million views on HLWIKI | The Search Principle
I have used HLWIKI a number of times throughout my MLIS program. I found the resource extremely useful in researching emerging technologies librarianship, competencies, social media and information technology, sources for health information and other topics. Highly recommend.
BrandYourself: A Positive Move for Your Online Reputation | Information Space
Branding yourself has become more important than ever.
Employers often now turn to Google to search for potential employees and interns. Unfortunately, typing someone’s first and last name into Google does not always guarantee a result of accurate content, and that is the exact reason that BrandYourself.com was created.
See the full article: BrandYourself: A Positive Move for Your Online Reputation | Information Space
Facebook Finally Gets Hashtag Support | Mashable
Facebook Finally Gets Hashtag Support | Mashable
According to the Facebook announcement, users will be able to:
- Search for a specific hashtag from your search bar. For example, #NBAFinals.
- Click on hashtags that originate on other services, such as Instagram.
- Compose posts directly from the hashtag feed and search results.
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