Most businesses and organizations have websites, and with the popularity and proliferation of all sizes of mobile devices, a mobile strategy for those websites is more important than ever.
via Responsive web design vs. mobile app development | TechRepublic
I think Google has underestimated the number of Google Reader users. There has been a very vocal backlash from the bloggers, journalists, reporters, media personnel, and information professionals, etc. who use the service the most. Its very disappointing to me this service is being retired when its so useful. Personally, I use the service daily following over 100 blogs on a variety of topics. Retiring Google Reader is not going to instantly make me sign up for Google+ or other Google products either. Fortunately alternatives are available and being improved in response.
Google Reader Retires July 1st: Options for When Google Sucks | Stephen’s Lighthouse
8 Google Reader Alternatives That Will Ease Your RSS Pain | Gizmodo
Analytics
4 Analytics Tools Librarians Should Know About
Applications
7 Free Technologies Your Library Should be Using
Programming/Web Design
The Librarian’s Arsenal: Git & GitHub
What is Responsive Web Design and Why Librarians Need to Know About it
Online Privacy
10 Online Privacy Tips for Librarians
Conference Presentations
10 Tips for Conference Presentations That Rock
A Library Conference Survival Guide: 20 Tips
“…a browser designed with the social media lover in mind: RockMelt.”
via Information Space |Â RockMelt: A Social Web Browser.
“Little Bird, a startup that helps PR agencies, marketers, and media companies identify influencers on virtually any topic, is launching in private beta today.” Â Â Â via Little Bird Takes Flight: Marshall Kirkpatrick Launches His Influence-Finding Startup, Raises $1M | TechCrunch.
The article states that “the only exceptions [to LittleBird influencer data] are subjects that are so arcane and specific that there’s no core group of influencers on social media.” I think librarians and information professionals will have more of a role in the future contributing to social media platforms such as LittleBird, such as on more obscure or specific subjects and subjects where our information gathering and analysis skills would be value-added. I can also see this tool being used by librarians in Reference Services or even as a topic of study for a research project.
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