Beyond 20 ThingsPractical Uses for the Social Web

Presented bySherida Bradby, Carolyn Garner & Donna-Jo Webster

Pamunkey Regional Library

VLA Conference 2009

Introduction

Builds on what came before with PRL’s 20 Things

What did we want to do?

• Practical projects benefiting staff and/or patrons• Involve each staff member

The Proposal Process

• What’s your project?

• Which Web 2.0 apps are you using?

• Benefits?• Task Outline• What do you need?

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

The Projects

Ashland Library’s Microfilm Instructions

The Projects

King & Queen Library’s Rollyo Search Box

The Projects

Reference & Training Dept.’sSubject Guides on PBWorks

The Projects

Rockville's Quick Picks Blog and Shelfari page

Supervising Librarians’ Orientation Video

The Projects

The Projects

Storytime Resources Flickr photostream

The Projects

West Point Library’s “West Point Gals” blog

Outcomes

• Used creative thinking skills

• Improved teamwork• Built on what they

explored earlier• Maintained interest by

updating regularly

Challenges

• Creating unique projects

• Application limitations

• Project fair was too informal for some

• Project Fair Time Crunch

Benefits

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

Questions?

E-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.orgThanks for coming!