Blog Thoughts
Submitted by suzannemangrum on Mon, 2007-02-19 18:00.
I've learned that I need to mix in some common sense and sensational tidbits in order to promote my library liaison blog. By this I mean that I have implemented a publishing schedule and plan on adding some widgets. The sad truth is that I don't post regularly to my liaison blog, so I am going to try to dedicate Friday mornings to posting. Rebecca Hedreen's presentation showed a lot of nice examples of library blogs. I especially liked the Lansing Library blog that features an IM widget. Perhaps if the faculty reps. "see" that I am available on my liaison blog, they would be more willing to ask questions. (This new plan will also involve my blog being available--it's been down over a week due to mySQL problems on the school's server. But eventually....)
»
- suzannemangrum's blog
- Login to post comments
Suzanne, Having an IM
Suzanne,
Having an IM widget, like Meebo Me , can make a difference. I think that much of social software use is PoN (point of need). If it is right there in their face, it is harder to ignore and will be easier for them to use the thing right there to answer their question (rather than dig around for the librarian's email somewhere...)
Our IM stats went up like
Our IM stats went up like CRAZY when we put the MeeboMe widget on our Website. It was amazing and it really reduced the barriers to access for those who perhaps do not have an IM account already.