tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post6936372963709101826..comments2017-06-11T02:33:49.929-05:00Comments on Library Learning 2.1: 4. TwitterBobbi Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12364282436701399149noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-14174852177600628892008-10-29T12:16:00.000-05:002008-10-29T12:16:00.000-05:00I not sure I will be using Twitter all that often....I not sure I will be using Twitter all that often. I am still not sure I understand what I am doing on there, I did sign up and looked around a little.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-83071586291849197392008-10-21T12:43:00.000-05:002008-10-21T12:43:00.000-05:00I also don't have unlimited text messaging or do I...I also don't have unlimited text messaging or do IM so doubt that I'll be using this service much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-26272954926324405662008-10-18T15:58:00.000-05:002008-10-18T15:58:00.000-05:00To twit or not to twit, that is the question. I d...To twit or not to twit, that is the question. I did enjoy the tutorial, especially about all the fakers and minor celebrities. Very funny. I really don't know that I would use Twitter much. It does seem to be a very big deal social and culture wise though, so I wonder what I am missing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-37193284537620129882008-09-29T10:24:00.000-05:002008-09-29T10:24:00.000-05:00Hmmm.... I guess I could use this but most of the ...Hmmm.... I guess I could use this but most of the thingsI do aren't worth updating my friends on soooo, yeah I guess I'll probably not be using this one, just seems to be a bit much for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-72258101966598655912008-09-26T11:59:00.000-05:002008-09-26T11:59:00.000-05:00We have done zero marketing of the account, so I'd...We have done zero marketing of the account, so I'd say not too terribly familiar. I did go through and friend everyone in the area that I could find, though, and most of them friended us back, which is it's own sort of marketing... Anyway, all those people get our updates in their Twitter streams every time they look at it, which is cool! For those who aren't using Twitter, I'm not sure we could make a case for value *just* for us - but if patrons are using Twitter already, they might as well add us, right?Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304704286172738430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-39295647168708516212008-09-26T11:23:00.000-05:002008-09-26T11:23:00.000-05:00How familiar are our patrons with our Twitter acco...How familiar are our patrons with our Twitter account? I can totally see its usefulness in a variety of capacities, but it's still not an app that I've really been tempted to use (probably because I don't have anything that exciting to say and I'm a bit on the long-winded side so 140 words just might not cut it). I'm not an IM or texting person (and probably the only my age that isn't), so it will likely be awhile before I even consider trying the Twitter thing in earnest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-79801036651295350932008-09-24T20:17:00.000-05:002008-09-24T20:17:00.000-05:00I can see the useful applications, especially if s...I can see the useful applications, especially if sending out mass IMs, like mass mailings only faster. I barely text to my daughter and at least she doesn't cringe anymore about my using or not using proper text acronyms!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-73533894576153718282008-09-11T09:48:00.000-05:002008-09-11T09:48:00.000-05:00Since I do not IM anyone right now, it will not wo...Since I do not IM anyone right now, it will not work for me but my kids might be interested!betterlatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452466637513892011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-87192566855001727762008-05-01T13:47:00.000-05:002008-05-01T13:47:00.000-05:00I just learned that the bookmobile now offers twit...I just learned that the bookmobile now offers twitter notices if the bookmobile route is canceled. Way to go MRRL team using the information and tools in 2.1.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-63426151087658784562008-02-25T19:09:00.000-06:002008-02-25T19:09:00.000-06:00Wow! I can really see the advantages of this appl...Wow! I can really see the advantages of this application. I especially enjoyed Robin's story about twittering her friends and getting some needed infomation almost immeadiately. I like how the library uses it to update our patrons. Very nifty! I must say the emerging technologies are difficult for me to grasp at times, but I do like the way these 2.1 lessons are laid out in a manageable way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-31860889221943082842008-02-19T11:04:00.000-06:002008-02-19T11:04:00.000-06:00Twitter can be a fun, handy tool for those wanting...Twitter can be a fun, handy tool for those wanting to be connected to friends, or just another "twitter," at a moments notice. Although it seems like another chat tool, this is a www chat, which certainly gives you thousands of people to connect with instantly, and this adds the mobile advantage. I can see potential for library users, as Bobbi described, but getting them to use it is the challenge. If any library can, it will be MRRL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-1371110259717651702008-02-11T15:16:00.000-06:002008-02-11T15:16:00.000-06:00Marion I love your idea of sending reminder messag...Marion I love your idea of sending reminder messages about upcoming programs via twitter. Of our patrons that have twitter accounts, patrons that regularly frequent programs like the craft series, would more-than-likely love any sort of reminders. On the other hand, so many of our patrons are leary of getting anything but hold & overdue notices. Guess its like preaching to the choir. <BR/>On another note, I could see social science researchers, have their research subjects use Twitter to log their daily activities or specific behavior over a given period of time. Young participants might be more likely to follow through with their assignment.<BR/>Tab - glad you clarified that you don't need to have a mobile/text feature to use twitter (I was getting confused).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-47099935917519988932008-02-06T14:01:00.000-06:002008-02-06T14:01:00.000-06:00Perhaps twitter could be used by libraries to remi...Perhaps twitter could be used by libraries to remind patrons of upcoming programs. Parents or teens have mentioned to me in the past that they meant to come to a program but they just forgot and they were even "out doing errands" so perhaps a message to their phone would have been nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-2392801955495904922008-02-06T09:25:00.000-06:002008-02-06T09:25:00.000-06:00Yes, age is only a #, twits is the proper term for...Yes, age is only a #, twits is the proper term for your friends on twitter. Strange, but true...Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304704286172738430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-13613929257201674822008-02-06T09:06:00.000-06:002008-02-06T09:06:00.000-06:00I signed up for Twitter and I can see strengths fo...I signed up for Twitter and I can see strengths for people that need to have a quick method of contact. Plus, I like Robin's example about using her fellow twits (is that the proper term?) to help her find something. I am on listservs that utilize this as one of their services, but Twitter is faster. I can see it being used more in the future as more people scramble onto the technology bandwagon. I do not have a direct line to any RSS feeds, but I think in the future, more people will use RSS, which will make Twitter very useful to keep in touch. I did connect it to my cell phone, but sometimes I don't receive the complete message and have to wait until I can access my computer to get the whole scoop. It's interesting and new, but unless I set up RSS or get a computer at home, it will probably lose its new shine. Like Robin stated"out-of-sight is definitely out of mind. I do believe that programs like this will gain users, if nothing else because as we become more mobile, we desire a way of knowing where others are.Tish's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702887977829794671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-91634194790818822332008-01-31T10:30:00.000-06:002008-01-31T10:30:00.000-06:00Robin got me hooked on Twitter several months ago....Robin got me hooked on Twitter several months ago. Ok she might have bribed me but I'm not above accepting bribes ;-P<BR/><BR/>I think the important thing about any and all tools is that you take what you can use and make it work for you and pass on the rest.<BR/><BR/>I often find Twitter overwhelming and I wonder how my "friends" find so much time to twit never mind read all the ones coming back at them.<BR/><BR/>I do have unlimited text messaging and I use IM regularly but I don't use Twitter with either of them. I usually just keep it open in one of my tabs and check on it occasionally, sort of like my email.Bobbi Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364282436701399149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-79153003553310877812008-01-30T14:46:00.000-06:002008-01-30T14:46:00.000-06:00I forgot to mention yesterday- I don't use the mob...I forgot to mention yesterday- I don't use the mobile/text feature on Twitter. I only use their web-based things and I still find it useful and fun.Tabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02465853695837467848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-31819104966893211412008-01-30T11:12:00.000-06:002008-01-30T11:12:00.000-06:00I read this lesson and basically understand Twitte...I read this lesson and basically understand Twitter. When I tried to go to Twitter.com I got the message "Something is technically wrong" so I couldn't sign up. I did read Newbie's Guide to Twitter. I don't ever text, I don't really think people want to see what I'm doing minute by minute or hour by hour, and I usually can remember what I did over the day so it doesn't sound like Twitter is something I would use. I may see if Twitter.com is up and running later to check it out, though.CROAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14758794956885415936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-75754575317279156642008-01-29T13:59:00.000-06:002008-01-29T13:59:00.000-06:00I didn't think I'd use twitter very much, but over...I didn't think I'd use twitter very much, but over the last year or so I have found that I *love* it!Tabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02465853695837467848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-6940742443929260142008-01-29T10:26:00.000-06:002008-01-29T10:26:00.000-06:00Well, like others, I don't do phone texting, and d...Well, like others, I don't do phone texting, and don't use IM, so my use of twitter seems limited. I can understand what Robin's saying about the usefulness of it for *her*, though, but I don't see it for me. Yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-79843387951494174452008-01-29T08:43:00.000-06:002008-01-29T08:43:00.000-06:00An unlimited text messaging account is really pret...An unlimited text messaging account is really pretty handy when you start to get into twitter, so be warned - don't get addicted if you don't already have (or have plans to have) unlimited texting! As for the "off web/phone" apps that eyeoh wrote of, there are desktop clients for Twitter, but my problem with them is that out-of-sight is definitely out of mind. If it's not in my browser sidebar or coming in through my phone, I forget that it's there. <BR/>As a "human search engine", though, Twitter can't be beat! Mike W. was looking for a product he'd seen at a vendor booth at a conference, but couldn't remember the name of the vendor or much about the product. He sat down at Google, I texted my Twitter buddies. 15 minutes later, he's still searching through Google's hits and I got a text message on my phone with a direct URL to the very product he was looking for. Cultivating librarian twitter buddies is *definitely* worthwhile, if only for the ability to tap their collective knowledge!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304704286172738430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-33337147402798739472008-01-28T18:50:00.000-06:002008-01-28T18:50:00.000-06:00I, too, am somewhat overhelmed by all of the techn...I, too, am somewhat overhelmed by all of the technology out there. I have myspace, facebook, and numerous email addresses. I do text message on my cell phone but don't have unlimited messaging. Plus, I don't feel it's necessary to update everyone on every move I make. I don't think this is something I would be interested in using but it is nice to know it's out there.dukeblue1212https://www.blogger.com/profile/00711367817786798490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-17063415646968075732008-01-28T15:06:00.000-06:002008-01-28T15:06:00.000-06:00I've had a Twitter account and never used it, not ...I've had a Twitter account and never used it, not so much because of the application but rather, I'm super busy to use it....ok, I forgot to use it but I will use it. The RSS feeds are really useful and I am one of five people who don't use texting on their phones, wait, I don't even have a phone. Like it has been said before, not being in the browser is plus too. In some ways, there is to much technology and I feel overwhelmed to try to use it all plus it changes all the time, so it is exhausting.sexybeasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16464713962797175188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-52335068468424111682008-01-28T13:30:00.000-06:002008-01-28T13:30:00.000-06:00Twitter sounds like a good way to communicate and ...Twitter sounds like a good way to communicate and know whats going on. I also like marion do not have unlimited text messaging and I don't do IM, so it's not something I think I would use to often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392287742154280596.post-28605027732982903042008-01-28T11:31:00.000-06:002008-01-28T11:31:00.000-06:00I already had a twitter account. I really hadn't d...I already had a twitter account. I really hadn't done much with it since I was having phone problems. Maybe I will do more with it now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com