1. Practical Uses for the Social Web
Beyond 20 Things
Practical Uses for the Social Web
Presented by Sherida Bradby, Carolyn Garner & Donna-Jo Webster
Pamunkey Regional Library
VLA Conference 2009

2. Builds on what came before with PRL’s 20 Things
Introduction
Builds on what came before with PRL’s 20 Things

3. What did we want to do?
Practical projects benefiting staff and/or patrons
Involve each staff member

4. The Proposal Process What’s your project?
Which Web 2.0 apps are you using?
Benefits?
Task Outline
What do you need?

5. Project Fair Attendees received a passport
Each project was assigned a station
Attendees visited each station to receive a stamp
Those with full passports received a prize

6. Ashland Library’s Microfilm Instructions
The Projects
Ashland Library’s Microfilm Instructions

7. King & Queen Library’s Rollyo Search Box
The Projects
King & Queen Library’s Rollyo Search Box

8. Reference & Training Dept.’s Subject Guides on PBWorks
The Projects
Reference & Training Dept.’s Subject Guides on PBWorks

9. Rockville's Quick Picks Blog and Shelfari page
The Projects
Rockville's Quick Picks Blog and Shelfari page

10. Supervising Librarians’ Orientation Video
The Projects
Supervising Librarians’ Orientation Video

11. Storytime Resources Flickr photostream
The Projects
Storytime Resources Flickr photostream

12. West Point Library’s “West Point Gals” blog
The Projects
West Point Library’s “West Point Gals” blog

13. Outcomes Used creative thinking skills Improved teamwork
Built on what they explored earlier
Maintained interest by updating regularly

14. Challenges Creating unique projects Application limitations
Project fair was too informal for some
Project Fair Time Crunch

15. Benefits Experience beyond looking at a “2.0” web site or app
Better customer service
More efficient use of staff resources

16. E-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org
Questions?
Thanks for coming!