Local Community in the Era of Social Media Technologies: A Global Approach

Social media technologies can help connect local communities to the wider world. Local Community in the Era of Social Media Technologies introduces the experience of bringing a local community to the world. This book, with the model of Santa Cruz County, California, develops a truly global approach to the subject. The first section of the book covers the early efforts of recording the local Santa Cruz area, before moving on to deal with Library 1.0. The next section looks at the present situation with Library 2.0 and its benefits. The book ends with a discussion of future directions and the implications of Library 3.0 and beyond. Illustrates the potential for new developments through practical experienceGoes beyond digitization technology to include: integrating database management; using library professionals' unique research skills; conferencing and publications; and rejuvenating Library 1.0 applicationsDemonstrates how to effectively present local information to the world INDICE: Part 1 History: Never a dull moment: Local community: A long view; Santa Cruz Public Library, California: A brief review; The rise of local authors and content; Putting Davenport on the map. Part 2 The era of library 1.0: Santa Cruz Public Library: Community on the web; Shanghai Library: Windows to the world; Oslo Public Library: Digital efforts. Part 3 Present: Library 2.0: Santa Cruz Public Library: Learning and using Library 2.0; Bibliotheca Alexandrina: carry forward capital of memory; Oslo Public Library: rejuvenated OPAC. Part 4 Social media for local community: Using social tools: Staff Picks in blogs; YouTube: the power of crowdsourcing; Using social networks: Pinterest; Using social sites: Twitter and Weibo; Using social sites: Facebook and Renren. Part 5 Future: Library 3.0 and beyond: Local needs vs. global resources; The librarian's role as information manager; The librarian's role as teacher; The librarian's role as leader; The librarian's role as innovator in transforming the OPAC; Technology, staff, and community.

• ISBN: 978-1-84334-696-8
• Editorial: Chandos Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 304
• Fecha Publicación: 31/08/2013
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés