February 2012 will mark the fourth year Social Media Week returns to New York. Reflecting on the global impact of social media and its role as a catalyst in driving cultural, political, economic and social change, this year’s theme will focus on Empowering Change through Collaboration.
From the Blog
Public v. Private
I love social media and I’ve been tracking the growth of Web 2.0 since its inception. My independent study in graduate school focused on blogging when many people still considered it a wasteland of angsty teenagers, geeky technophiles and middle-aged women posting updates about their cat(s). Although, companies have slowly– and reluctantly– embraced social media…
Maximizing Your LinkedIn Presence
If everyone jumped off a bridge, would you? Maybe not. If all your friends joined Facebook, would you? Maybe not. But, if all the companies you wanted to work for are using LinkedIn to recruit, would you complete a profile? Probably. Thus, began my 36-hour marathon of finally rounding out the LinkedIn profile I abandoned…
Social Networks and Your Rights (Infographic)
The world keeps a-changin’. With colleges and employers walking an interesting line of requesting Facebook passwords and account information from candidates, what are our social rights? Well, this handy infographic may help you navigate this new area and protect your rights along the way. Via: Online Background Check Resource
The Role of Social Media for Libraries, Part II
I first encountered Heather Backman while tweeting about my personal experience with the Howe Library. Heather is the Programming, Public Relations and Outreach Coordinator for Howe Library in Hanover, NH. She was hired by Howe in October 2010 and part of her job entails handling the library’s publicity and social media outreach activities. Prior to…
The Role of Social Media for Libraries, Part I
I first encountered Heather Backman while tweeting about my personal experience with the Howe Library. Heather is the Programming, Public Relations and Outreach Coordinator for Howe Library in Hanover, NH. She was hired by Howe in October 2010 and part of her job entails handling the library’s publicity and social media outreach activities. Prior to…
