All We Do Is Chat Chat: Social Networking For The Electronic Resources Librarian

摘要

Social networking tools have been getting quite a bit of press in libraryland for the past couple of years. It is considered to be one of the key aspects of a library joining into what is coming referred to as the Library 2.0 movement. However, in this context, social networking is seen as a library service or library outreach mechanism that utilizes popular social networking sites to place the library within that context. The Library 2.0 movement does have some good suggestions for advancing a library's presence in the distributed networked world, and I support this transformation of the brick library into the virtual realms where many of their users interact. However, that is not the focus of this column. Instead, this column will explore social networking for the librarian or information science professional. There are many benefits that can be derived by the social networking electronic resources librarian or information specialist. Contrary to the general opinion in management, social networking can help any professional further the goals and objectives of their organization as well as help further their career.