Conferences: Twitter
Twitter Whom do I follow? Librarians Techies Social media ‘experts’ News organizations Publishers Professional Associations
Twitter Tweets often lead to: Blog posts News or journal articles Web sites
Twitter How do I use Twitter? News feed Social network Virtual community
Twitter Twibes Tribes on Twitter The librarians’ twibe has members
Professional Assoc.: Facebook
ALA SLA NCLA ACRL
Social Networking Sites Valuable tools for: Keeping up with current professional issues Networking with colleagues Following conference proceedings from a distance Joining virtual communities through professional associations
Refining The Glut of Information Filtering by creating RSS Feeds from Database Searches Pipes!
“LinkedIn is for people that I’ve worked with. Facebook is for people I knew in school and growing up. Twitter is for people that I want to know.”
Do's and Don'ts Don't rely entirely on your privacy settings Remember that you're not just having a conversation Managing your identity isn't just defensive – remember what makes you look good!
Track Your Identity Google Alerts Tweet Beeps Applies to You, Your Library, or Your Program!
Job Hunting Facebook – connect with people you know who may be able to connect you with jobs Twitter – advertise yourself to potential employers Lone Wolf Social Networking Resume: