Here is the first book to explore the growing phenomenon of social software and how these technologies can be applied in libraries. Social software lets libraries show a human face online, helping them communicate, educate, and interact with their communities. This nuts-and-bolts guide provides libr
Inside, Outside, and Online: Building Your Library Community
β Scribed by Chrystie Hill
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 193
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Inside, Outside, and Online provides practical advice and inspiration for building community with your library. Based on a scan of the community and technology environments that libraries operate within, related literature, and the practical experiences of hundreds of library staff actively building communities through their work, the book provides much-needed insights into the essential elements of community building through * Identifying user needs and designing services to meet those needs * Engaging communities with service selection, creation, and iteration * Utilizing practical new technologiesWhatever your role, and whatever size or type of library, the principles outlined here can support anyone working to build a strong community of engaged, interested, and satisfied library users.
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