Comments on: Random Thoughts about the Hyperlinked Library at CML

By: CychoLibrarian

CychoLibrarian — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:20:31 +0000

Thanks for the mention and for the presentation! Your talk really got a lot of us revved up, and I’m looking forward to everyone at CML getting more involved and connected from this project!

By: Evan

Evan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:59:52 +0000

One of my favorite things that was highlighted in Michael’s talk (and then also in Nick’s notes) is the need to set up alerts so that your library or institution knows when someone talks (or tweets) about them–for good or for bad–out on the ‘net. For example, setting up a Google alert is a piece of cake. I did so for my institution and I was amazed to find what people are saying about us! In one particularly good example, a recent attendee at one of the workshops I held posted a long, two-part blog entry extolling the virtues of the workshop itself, and laid out exactly how he was going to take what he learned in the workshop and apply it at his home library. Remember, it IS all about the experience. These types of stories are PRICELESS for us; we just need to not be afraid to seek them out!

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:31:57 +0000

Thanks so much for coming! Like Nick, I walked away with a lot to think about - plus, it was just awesome having you here and getting a customized presentation! When I got back to my division, everyone had already started playing around online and asking questions of us “younger folks” who have blogs and delicious accounts - I can tell it’s going to be a really exciting 12 weeks watching my coworkers have fun with all of this stuff! Thanks again!!