NoWAL Presentation 2014
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Using social media for professional networking
Catherine McManamon & Helen Monagle
ManchesterNLPN
A network for new and aspiring library professionals
Today:The network
Platforms and profiles
Purpose, pitfalls and rewards
Striking a balance
The team
@AmyFinnegan @HelenMonagle @shibshabs @CatMcManamon
MMU 2011/2012 MA Library & Information Management
Events
The tools…Twitter
Bitly
Twitter lists
Engaging with member networks
Purpose: Publicity, developing contacts, professional awareness & sharing content
Failures: Measuring impact
Pitfalls: Information overload
Rewards: CPD & non-hierarchical networking
FacebookGroups vs. Pages
GroupsSmall group communication
Discussion, post photos and share contentAdministrator approval for members to join
PagesOfficialPublic figures/organisationsVisible to all by default
Purpose: Publicity & more informal networking
Failures: Lower interaction rates
Pitfalls: The right platform for CPD?
Rewards: Static content
Wordpress
Analytics
Analytics
Purpose: Community of practice: more detail, more reflection, more advice.
Failures: Commentary
Pitfalls: Endlessly scrolling, inaccessible layout
Rewards: Member involvement
Trying and testing
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Google +
Less is more?
Any questions?