It is part of the global Internet infrastructure now. Safiya Noble, a University of Southern California professor and author of Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism I often fantasize about deleting my Facebook account. I don’t think I’m the only one: between the “timesuck” factor and the constant security breaches, the #DeleteFacebook hashtag has risen… Continue reading My relationship with Facebook: “It’s complicated”
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Forget Pokemon Go. Your library has real problems
Ok, I admit, that’s a bit of an incendiary headline, and I’m not really advocating that your library forego taking advantage of the viral new trend that is actually pretty advantageous for libraries. But, I do worry that libraries are spending too much time on new, shiny stuff and missing some of the elephants in our room.… Continue reading Forget Pokemon Go. Your library has real problems
Is Facebook still free?
The answer to that question is, in short: Sorta. Kinda. Maybe. This week, Facebook announced a new feature for Facebook Profiles (individual users–people–not Facebook Pages for brands/organizations). Users now have the option to “promote” their posts, meaning that more people are likely to see them in their feeds. The cost of doing so, per post,… Continue reading Is Facebook still free?
Social search & grokking Greplin
Many times, only half-jokingly, I have told people that I have the memory of a sieve. That is to say, none at all. I suspect that, in this age of the information barrage, I’m not alone. How many times have you recalled that someone said something about something, online somewhere, at some time in the… Continue reading Social search & grokking Greplin
Making the most of your social media effort: Part II
(One concern I hear a lot of is “How do we find time for this social media stuff? We don’t have a full staff anymore and we’re already going nuts trying to do the things we have to do!” There’s not a single, good answer that fits every library. But, for those that have prioritized… Continue reading Making the most of your social media effort: Part II
Building social capital
If your library is on Facebook, Twitter or other social media site, congratulations. You’ve started down the road to helping your library engage in new forms of communication and public relations. However, just being there isn’t enough, and it may not help you in the long run. It’s time to take the next step: building… Continue reading Building social capital
When social media becomes overwhelming: how to cope
Social networking is here to stay, in form or another. I think we all get it now; this stuff can no longer be considered a fad, but is now an integral part of our culture. But that doesn’t mean that some forms or services won’t fall out of favor. Or that you won’t throw up… Continue reading When social media becomes overwhelming: how to cope
Signing in with ONE account
One of the most common complaints I’ve heard about using various web services and social networking sites is the need for multiple accounts; multiple user names, multiple passwords, multiple things to forget. Who hasn’t used those handy “Forgot your password?” links at least once (or fifty) times? The dream of many web users is the… Continue reading Signing in with ONE account
Facebook and public libraries
“Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. People use Facebook to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet.” (Official definition.) I think most people have some idea of… Continue reading Facebook and public libraries