Microblogging and lifestreaming in libraries

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Microblogging and lifestreaming in libraries

Robin M. Hastings

(The tech set / series editor, Ellyssa Kroski, 3)

Facet Pub., 2010

  • : pbk

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"First published in the USA by Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 2010."--T.p. verso

"Recommended resources": p. 95-99

Includes index

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Description

Microblogging and lifestreaming applications like Twitter, Tumblr, and FriendFeed are all around you and your users in everyday life. Robin M. Hastings presents a practical primer to help any library transform these cutting-edge, budget-friendly services into highly effective professional tools. Written specifically for LIS professionals, Hastings' start-to-finish guide explores the ins and outs of the most popular microblogging applications, and covers everything from selection to implementation to evaluation. You'll find easy-to-follow technical tips for setting up feeds, linking to other sites and services, and searching, as well as best practices for community building, marketing, and promotion.

Table of Contents

Foreword - Ellyssa Kroski 1. Introduction: Microblogging and Lifestreaming Basics 2. Planning 3. Implementation 4. Marketing 5. Best Practices 6. Measures of Success 7. References and Recommended Resources.

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