Local Community in the Era of Social Media Technologies: A Global Approach
Social media technologies can help connect local communities to the wider world. Local Community in the Era of Social Media Technologies introduces the experience of bringing a local community to the world. This book, with the model of Santa Cruz County, California, develops a truly global approach to the subject. The first section of the book covers the early efforts of recording the local Santa Cruz area, before moving on to deal with Library 1.0. The next section looks at the present situation with Library 2.0 and its benefits. The book ends with a discussion of future directions and the implications of Library 3.0 and beyond. - Illustrates the potential for new developments through practical experience - Goes beyond digitization technology to include: integrating database management; using library professionals' unique research skills; conferencing and publications; and rejuvenating Library 1.0 applications - Demonstrates how to effectively present local information to the world
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Local Community in the Era of Social Media Technologies: A Global Approach
Social media technologies can help connect local communities to the wider world. Local Community in the Era of Social Media Technologies introduces the experience of bringing a local community to the world. This book, with the model of Santa Cruz County, California, develops a truly global approach to the subject. The first section of the book covers the early efforts of recording the local Santa Cruz area, before moving on to deal with Library 1.0. The next section looks at the present situation with Library 2.0 and its benefits. The book ends with a discussion of future directions and the implications of Library 3.0 and beyond. - Illustrates the potential for new developments through practical experience - Goes beyond digitization technology to include: integrating database management; using library professionals' unique research skills; conferencing and publications; and rejuvenating Library 1.0 applications - Demonstrates how to effectively present local information to the world
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Local Community in the Era of Social Media Technologies: A Global Approach

Local Community in the Era of Social Media Technologies: A Global Approach

by Hui-Lan Titangos
Local Community in the Era of Social Media Technologies: A Global Approach
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Local Community in the Era of Social Media Technologies: A Global Approach

Local Community in the Era of Social Media Technologies: A Global Approach

by Hui-Lan Titangos

Overview

Social media technologies can help connect local communities to the wider world. Local Community in the Era of Social Media Technologies introduces the experience of bringing a local community to the world. This book, with the model of Santa Cruz County, California, develops a truly global approach to the subject. The first section of the book covers the early efforts of recording the local Santa Cruz area, before moving on to deal with Library 1.0. The next section looks at the present situation with Library 2.0 and its benefits. The book ends with a discussion of future directions and the implications of Library 3.0 and beyond. - Illustrates the potential for new developments through practical experience - Goes beyond digitization technology to include: integrating database management; using library professionals' unique research skills; conferencing and publications; and rejuvenating Library 1.0 applications - Demonstrates how to effectively present local information to the world

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781780633619
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Publication date: 08/31/2013
Series: Chandos Publishing Social Media Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 304
File size: 6 MB

About the Author

Hui-Lan H. Titangos is Reference/Access Services Librarian at Santa Cruz Public Libraries. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Information Management and an MLIS from the University of California at Berkeley. Her previous experience includes working for The DIALOG Corporation, Pacific Neighbourhood Consortium, and Shanghai Filmmakers' Association. She came to Santa Cruz in 1989 and fell in love with its landscape, and most of all, its people. She is the author of five working papers about Santa Cruz published in journals and publications, such as Library Management and Chinese Librarianship.
Hui-Lan H. Titangos is Reference/Access Services Librarian at Santa Cruz Public Libraries. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Information Management and an MLIS from the University of California at Berkeley. Her previous experience includes working for The DIALOG Corporation, Pacific Neighbourhood Consortium, and Shanghai Filmmakers’ Association. She came to Santa Cruz in 1989 and fell in love with its landscape, and most of all, its people. She is the author of five working papers about Santa Cruz published in journals and publications, such as Library Management and Chinese Librarianship.

Table of Contents

List of figures and tables List of abbreviations About the author Acknowledgements Preface Part 1: History: Never A Dull Moment Chapter 1: Local community: a long view Abstract: A long process In the era of social media technologies Chapter 2: Santa Cruz Public Library, California: a brief review Abstract: Monterey Library Association: the first public library in California Santa Cruz Library Association: the predecessor of SCPL First head librarian: Minerva Waterman Preserving Pacific West heritage: Hubert Howe Bancroft Preserving Pacific West natural resources: John Muir Chapter 3: The rise of local authors and content Abstract: Santa Cruz County history and Margaret Koch Chinese Gold and Sandy Lydon Hihn-Younger Archive and Stanley D. Stevens Pathways to the Past Chapter 4: Putting Davenport on the map Abstract: Librarian historian: Alverda Orlando Davenport Cement Centennial Lime Kiln Legacies Urgency in history preservation Part 2: The Era of Library 1.0 Chapter 5: Santa Cruz Public Library: community on the web Abstract: Full-text Local History Articles SCPL Local History Gallery Local online databases Chapter 6: Shanghai Library: windows to the world Abstract: The opening of Shanghai The Xujiahui Library: the first library in Shanghai The Shanghai Library Shanghai International Library Forum (SILF) The Window of Shanghai (WoS) Chapter 7: Oslo Public Library: digital efforts Abstract: History The Deichman Digital Workshop (Deichmans Digitale Verksted) Kinoteket (Cinematheque) Traditional library services in digital form Part 3: Present: Library 2.0 Introduction Chapter 8: Santa Cruz Public Library: learning and using Library 2.0 Abstract: Introducing a local community Learning Library 2.0: 23 Things @SCPL Chapter 9: Bibliotheca Alexandrina: carry forward capital of memory Abstract: Goals Mission and vision statements Digital projects Open Knowledge10 Science and Technology11 Webcast Digital Assets Repository (DAR) Chapter 10: Oslo Public Library: rejuvenated OPAC Abstract: The Pode Project Two phases Experimentation with FRBR Part 4: Social Media for Local Community Chapter 11: Using social tools: Staff Picks in blogs Abstract: SCPL Staff Picks: publishing opportunity for librarians Ideal Web 2.0 participatory environment Second chance for non-bestsellers Future means more improvement Chapter 12: YouTube: the power of crowdsourcing Abstract: History Reaching out to local communities BAchannel SCPL on YouTube Chapter 13: Using social tools: RSS feeds Abstract: What is RSS? RSS at BA, Shanghai Library, and SCPL More extensive usage of RSS at Canton Public Library Chapter 14: Using social networks: Pinterest Abstract: What is Pinterest? People connecting Content sharing Simple designing Real-life problem solving Chapter 15: Using social sites: Twitter and Weibo Abstract: What is Twitter? Twitter at SCPL and BA Weibo at Shanghai Library Chapter 16: Using social sites: Facebook and Renren Abstract: Facebook usage1 A brief history Technical features The concept of gift economy Personal account vs. Facebook Page Part 5: Future: Library 3.0 and Beyond Chapter 17: Local needs vs. global resources Abstract: Implications of Web/Library 3.
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