7. The Social Tools of Web 2.0 Social Networking Subject Guides Answers Second Life Micro blogging IM Blogs Social Bookmarking Media Sharing Wikis Social Software
11. “ The wiki allows us to keep staff content centrally located, consistently organized, and — most importantly — easily editable by anyone willing to learn a few basics.” Erin George Associate to the University Librarian University of Minnesota Libraries
14. “ It has enabled all the librarians at USCA to share the responsibility of updating pages. I really believe that it has created a sense of ownership and a commitment to the website among those who contribute.” Jane H. Tuten Library Director USC Aiken Library
16. “ The Biz Wiki allows me to create and manage dynamic content at anytime and anywhere, allowing me to address popular questions quickly, while promoting the use of business resources.” Chad F. Boeninger Reference & Instruction Technology Coordinator Ohio University Libraries
25. “ Using a del.icio.us account along with FeedDigest has made it much easier for our librarians to automatically keep a web site up to date.” Nicole Hennig Web Manager MIT Libraries
31. “ It is a catch-all space for stuff I find interesting and want to share in a no-hassle way. Much better than emailing everyone every time I find something nifty.” Lisa Sepa Technical Services Librarian Maui Community College Library
41. “ YouTube has really helped us market ourselves to the campus community. Some people say, "YouTube, really?" but the undergrads get it.” Nick Baker Reference and Web Services Librarian Williams College Libraries
50. “ MySpace has been an a great avenue for connecting with other libraries around the country and world and for sharing marketing ideas.” Meg Burger Learning Commons Coordinator University Library University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
61. “ The KSL News Blog generates comments with surprising swiftness–from our campus, and beyond, we are reaching people in different ways.” Karen Oye, M.L.S. Head of Customer Services Kelvin Smith Library Case Western Reserve University
66. "My blog and my Facebook profile allow me to communicate in new ways with our students and faculty and in ways that they themselves communicate" Jeff Trzeciak University Librarian McMaster University
71. “ In providing services via Skype we're continuing to expand the range of access options available to our users, many of whom already rely on the web calling client for much of their communication.” Char Booth Reference & Instruction Librarian Ohio University Libraries
73. "Since expanding the AskAULibrary service from AIM to all major IM providers through Meebo, our statistics have doubled." Melissa Becher Coordinator of AskAULibrary American University Library
84. “ We noticed that students find the most pleasure – and thus motivation to learn - by being challenged with constructionist activities in Second Life. They have a blast building our campus and running events on it.” Jeremy Kemp Assistant Director for Second Life Campus San Jose State University SLIS
95. "The best thing about LibGuides @ BC may be how liberating it's been for librarians, carrying many into the world of Library 2.0 not kicking and screaming but excited and energized by the opportunity at last to shape and manage their online presence and interaction with students." Ken Liss Librarian Boston College University Libraries
By now, I’m sure that most of you have heard or read something about social software, whether that’s hype or analysis, or predictions. Today I’m going to talk to you about what’s really going on with these tools – How libraries are using them How library patrons are using them And how when you leave here today, how you can be using them too. By the way, this whole slideshow, along with my notes is available online if you'd like to check it out.