Tag Archives: social media

Data to Live By: Understanding the Social Media + Technology Landscape | Pew Research Center

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Data to Live By: Understanding the Social Media + Technology Landscape  | Pew Research Center

Its been amazing to see my parents, who never bothered to use computers for anything even 10 years ago, start using dial-up so they could connect with distant relatives on Facebook. Just recently they switched to broadband and installed a wireless router so they could connect to the Internet with their iPhones and iPads (without the monthly expense of a telephone bill). I’m proud of my parents…it was not easy for them to learn how to use computers, especially with the slowness of dial-up. Now mobile has definitely been a game changer for them, facilitating instant social interactions with friends and family with ease.

Top 10 Tips from a Social Media Intern | Information Space

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As a social media intern this summer, I discover new ways to better use various social media platforms on a daily basis. Below is a list that I’ve compiled that can be used for brands wanting to further their online engagement, individuals who want a stronger digital presence, or anyone interested in encouraging a more discussion-oriented environment on popular social media platforms. These tips guarantee to strengthen the experience for you and your fans.

10. Don’t simply re-post something interesting.
9. Don’t just post about a success.
8. Respond with more than a ‘thank you’.
7. Post different content on each platform.
6. Be consistent with topics.
5. Write as a peer rather than as an authority.
4. Use LinkedIn at least once a day.
3. Have a real sense of humor.
2. Asking for followers or likes will guarantee the opposite.
1. The golden rule: Do NOT use tragedy for promotion.

For the full article see: Top 10 Tips from a Social Media Intern  | Information Space.

These are really great tips. I think tips 7. and 10. are the most challenging but can have the most impact.

U Can Now Find Me on Twitter

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Had been thinking for awhile now about signing up for Twitter after holding out for years. Managing your online presence is time-consuming, hours can slip by unnoticed so quickly. Not having a Twitter account was all about time management for me. I’m not an advocate of participating in every new trend or service available either. You need to focus on the social media tools that will work best for you/your business, depending on your purpose, skill level and the amount of time you are prepared to invest in promoting yourself/your business online.

More and more though, with having a blog and following LIS and tech news, it seemed very “un-modernmlis” not to have a Twitter account. Also, @HillaryClinton inspired me. You can now find me on Twitter (nic @themodernmlis).

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11 Tips to Cultivate a Strong Twitter Following | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDb.org

The Social Library Case Studies at UBC Library | UBC Library

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The Social Library Case Studies at UBC Library | UBC Library

Google, social media and librarians | Phil Bradley

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via Google, social media and librarians – YouTube.

11 Tips to Cultivate a Strong Twitter Following – Ellyssa Kroski @ OEDB.org

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11 Tips to Cultivate a Strong Twitter Following – Ellyssa Kroski @ OEDB.org

I’m debating whether to expand my social media presence by having  a Twitter account, so this was a very helpful post.

Startups Bet Audio Is the Next Frontier for Social Media | Mashable

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There’s no shortage of apps and websites to help us share our lives through videos, pictures and text messages, but we’ve moved farther and farther away from what was once the central means of communicating: the sound of our own voice. Now, a couple startups (Dubbler and Eevzdrop) are trying to change that. See the full article at: Startups Bet Audio Is the Next Frontier for Social Media | Mashable.

How to Create a Social Media Posting Hub with HootSuite | OEDB.org

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Instead of visiting every social network every day and posting separate status updates, why not set up a social media hub where you can access your customized dashboard and monitor and post to them all at once?

via How to Create a Social Media Posting Hub with HootSuite | OEDB.org

HootSuite

Liability Issues Will Plague the Future of Social Media | PCMag.com

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Liability Issues Will Plague the Future of Social Media | PCMag.com

Recent Pew Research Links

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Teens, Social Media, and Privacy by Mary Madden, Amanda Lenhart, Sandra Cortesi, Urs Gasser, Maeve Duggan, Aaron Smith | Pew Internet & American Life Project

Parents, Children, Libraries, and Reading by Carolyn Miller, Kathryn Zickuhr, Lee Rainie and Kristen Purcell | Pew Internet & American Life Project

Related:

Greatest Hits from Pew Internet’s Library Research from Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project

Tech trends and library services in the digital age from Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project and also Pew: Tech trends and library services in the digital age | Stephen’s Lighthouse

Pew – Public’s Knowledge of Science and Technology | Stephen’s Lighthouse