I joined LinkedIn and Goodreads. Linked in is going rather slowly. I have maybe four friends, only one of whom has posted anything. But he is a scientist and I have no idea what he is saying anyway. But that's only fair since I am not a great correspondent, being still married to email. I learned that email is passe but it still works for me--especially since you can contact folks who aren't necessarily your friends. The way I see it--why not have one communicator where you can contact everybody rather than having to split your personality among various groups?
I can see the value if you are interested in a particular topic. Hence,
my Goodreads membership. Since I write book reviews, mostly on sports books, I was excited about the possibilities. I discovered 2 groups focused on running and endurance sports. Both had three or four members, neither of whom have posted anything. Guess they would rather be out running! On the other hand, I have met a college prof through email and my work with the Adirondack. Marathon with whom I exchange suggestions.
How can libraries use online communities to connect with customers? I guess if you were having a preschool music program, etc you could connect with various groups who might be interested. I can really see how an online book discussion group would be fun, especially if it were in real time.
laura
I have to admit, email is still my main way to communicate. But Facebook & twitter are close seconds. But I don't have them open and running all day, I just can't concentrate that way, though I have friends who can.
ReplyDeleteI've set up email notifications for both FB & twitter. So if something is trying to reach me through either of them, I get an email. Very old skool of me. :)