The History of Twitter (and Social Networking) Internet began in 90s with static information format Development of forums to unite users by topic Using.

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The History of Twitter (and Social Networking) Internet began in 90s with static information format Development of forums to unite users by topic Using RSS (Really Simply Syndication) Foundation for Weblogs Here comes social networking! Visibility of networks of people Terminology: Friends, Followers, etc. Innovators: Six Degrees (1997) Live Journal (1999) Friendster (2002) Twttr developed in 2006 by Jack Dorsey Based on SMS messaging Social media meets social networking

What Do You Know About Twitter? What are you hoping to learn? What are your immediate questions?

How Can We Use Twitter Keeping In Touch Making New Friends Voyeurism Entertainment/News Coverage Connections with Like-minded People Event Planning Activism/Politics (i.e. Presidential Debates, Arab Spring, etc.) Latest Corporation Information (contests, promotions, etc.)

What Twitter Is Not Used For A Chat application A blog A social profile site An informational website

Can be overloaded when servers are overloaded (mostly during popular events, large news occurrences, etc.) Communication stalled by third party use TMI/Bombardment of Data Personal vs. Professional Identity Eternally on the web somewhere Trouble with Blackberry Problems with Twitter

Using Twitter: Signing Up

Using Twitter: The Terms Tweet: single post DM or Direct Message: ‘Private’ message system between users that does not require follow relationship

Using Twitter: The Terms Following: subscribing to the tweets of another user – May not exceed 2000 – May not be mutual – Can be blocked – Unfollowing

Using Twitter: The Messaging: directed tweet to single or multiple users RT or retweet: Reposting another tweet usually with credit to originator

Using Twitter: The Terms Hashtag ( # ): Designated related messages Trend/Trending Topic: User created hashtag that are most discussed

Using Twitter: The Terms Lists: Added accounts that can be viewed by categories chosen by the user (Think RSS feed) Favorites: Selection of specific tweet with star icon designation

Using Twitter: Assistants URL Shorteners Should 301 Redirect May Track how many ppl visit this link Long term stability Support from twitter clients Most reliable: Bit.ly tr.im Cli.gs Image & Video Apps Twitpic Twitrpix Twitgoo

Little Bit of Twitter Stats Over 465 million accounts with some 175 million tweets a day in % of Users contribute regular tweets 53% of Twitter users are new (less than a year on Twitter)

Helpful To Dos on Twitter PERSONAL Have a Goal Stay Current Get Personal Be Clever/Creative Follow Others Cross-promote FOR ORGANIZATIONS Search in Real Time Engage with Patrons Integrate Other Functions Make Sure You are Findable RT to Show You Care Blog about Life Report Problems/Resolutions

Twitter Across Platforms IPHONE Echofon Tweetdeck Twitbird Tweetcaster Twipple ANDROID Twidroyd Tweetcaster Seesmic Ubersocial DESKTOP Twhirl Twitterific Tweetdeck Tweetr Twitter App via Facebook

Librarian Friendly Twitter Accounts INALJ ALA ALA Joblist LibGig Get Library Jobs Champaign Public

Helpful Resources Twitter Help Center – support.twitter.com Twitter and the Micro-Messaging Revolution- Communication, Connections and Immediacy-140 Characters at a Time by Sarah Milstein All A Twitter: A Personal and Professional Guide to Social Networking with Twitter by Tee Morris Making Twitter Work: A Guide for the Uninitiated, the Skeptical, and the Pragmatic by Valerie Forrestal The Twitter Book by Tim O’Reilly

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