After viewing the Culture of Connectivity video and doing the other readings, two important facts stand out. First, social media networking is changing rapidly and it is hard to keep up with the pace. Secondly, libraries must try and use the best applications of social media for their patrons , as outlined in their strategic plan, and their mission. This may not always be easy, but the patrons must come first.
Danah Boyd's presentation was very enlightening. She touched on many points and spelled out the data that she had collected concerning social media. Her talk was very interesting, especially to someone who is very new to all aspects of social media. One of the most interesting concepts she discussed was social privacy. What actually is social privacy and are you entitled to it when using a social networking site? I hope to find out more info on this topic as our library is facing this problem of sorts.
The readings this week were very interesting and set a good foundation for someone who had no knowledge of facebook, blogging or twitter one week ago.
Maybe the concept of social privacy would make a good literature review topic for you...or someone else in the class.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. It is funny, I was thinking the same thing about social privacy. Our library is having some issues with that at this moment and I would like to explore it in depth. Thanks again.
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