What Can We Do With Flickr? Originally uploaded by cogdogblog. This cluttered desk represents just a small set of powerful ways you can use flickr. This image has been annotated with “notes”, so as you move a mouse over hotspot areas, pop-up messages will appear, some of them with links that can take you elsewhere. Explore these links to learn some ways you can leverage the power of flickr. Run don’t walk to this Flickr shot and follow the many useful links for ideas and inspiration.
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Matt Gullett writes a thoughtful post about making connections in library MySpace classes: http://youthtech.wordpress.com/2006/10/15/myspace-for-parents-pt-2/ I had one very thankful mother of a daughter that has had problems in the past with her MySpace page and usage. They are about to allow her access again and just want to make sure that they know what they are getting into. She seemed to be a very concerned parent that wanted to allow for some freedom and flexibility, but also wanted to keep her daughter safe and honest to who she is. Honest in the sense of things that she was writing and […]
Via Jenny: http://www.llrx.com/columns/tao8.htm Connie Crosby interviews Michael porter about Flickr: So, the Libraries and Librarians Group is the biggest, most active and successful library related group on Flickr. From its inception, it has been a real joy to work with the folks who have decided to make it a “living” online community. I have learned so much from the images I’ve seen there and the people I’ve met in this group. My fellow group administrators and I have been able to set up collaborative group tagging projects and a group mash-up project too. I’ve even have had the opportunity to […]
Fun with Richard Petty @ the Liberty Public Library! Originally uploaded by Asheboro Public Library. Nice use of Flickr….click through and check out some images from Asheboro Public Library.
Did you know Facebook was shutting down accounts for libraries? Hi Michael — It was a pleasure to meet you at the Kentucky Library Association Conference. This is the link to my post about the UK Libraries Facebook profile being shut down: http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/itbloggingsection/2006/09/librarys_face bo.html We’ll be posting updates as we have them. Best, Stacey Greenwell Head, Desktop Support University of Kentucky Libraries This will be interesting to watch. I wish you the best getting access to your content!
Via UnitStructures: http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=2210227130 This doesn’t mean that anyone can see your profile, however. Your profile is just as closed off as it ever was. Our network structure is not going away. College and work networks still require an authenticated email address to join. Only people in your networks and confirmed friends can see your profile. Fascinating. I am curious to see how this plays out. Here’s my profile for Dominican: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=34901340
Is your library afraid of Flickr, when other libraries like this one are using it to adavantage? Sarah writes: Michael: Recently you posted about Mickey’s 16 cool uses for using Flickr at a library. I’d like to pass on a new example we have at the Johnson County Library. Our Lackman Branch (we have 13 branches! Wow!) created a Flickr account to give everyone a virtual tour of their branch. They even included photos on the staff side! Just wanted to pass on the Flickr goodness! http://www.flickr.com/photos/11329886@N00/sets/72157594291410121/ Beta forever, Sarah aka veggienerd.wordpress.com Thanks sarah. Nice to see uses such as […]
Are you wrestling with Flickr at your library? Did recent scare tactics by anonymous emailers put your admin into a tizzy? Save or print this..and pass it on! From NEKLS Tech Day August 10, 2006, by Mickey Coalwell (mcoalwell (at) nekls.org) who gave me permission to post it here. He and Joshua Neff did a great program on Flickr education for a standing room only crowd. This would be a great thing to do at your next staff meeting or staff lunch time learning session. Thanks Mickey. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16 Ways To Use flickr @ Your Library 1. Publicize EVENTS at […]
http://davidwarlick.com/2cents/2006/09/16/teaching-responsibility-use-of-social-technology/ Via David Warlick: First of all, this gets my vote for the best education acronym of the decade — TRUST. The guys at EdTechTalk have created a web site/community site designed to give us a play to offer alternatives to the DOPA law. Here’s a quote from the About Us page. Social Technology (or social networking) is changing many aspects of society and has tremendous potential in education, both inside and outside of the classroom. This site is designed as a resource for educators interested in using social technology, but concerned about how to do so appropriately and address […]
Phil Bradley reports at search Engine Watch: Hitwise is reporting that Flickr is the #1 photography site in the UK. This isn’t really a surprise at all – what’s more suprising is that it’s taken a while to get there, and how it’s got there. Flickr’s UK market share has increased 39%, Photobucket’s share decreased by 17% and Webshot’s remained flat. This is apparently due good SEO and searches for soft porn using the brand name and various terms you can work out for yourself. In some respects this is worthy of nothing more than a wry smile and shrug […]