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Technology In Practice. Information Literacy 2.0, Meredith G. Farkas
Technology In Practice. Information Literacy 2.0, Meredith G. Farkas
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
In this article the author discusses critical inquiry and information literacy instruction in light of changes in information dissemination due to digital technology and social media. She emphasizes the impact of such changes for libraries and librarians, addressing information searching skills, networking skills, and professional development for librarians.
Technology In Practice. Too Much Information?, Meredith G. Farkas
Technology In Practice. Too Much Information?, Meredith G. Farkas
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article discusses personal privacy concerns for libraries in light of the impact of online social networks, social media, and Web 2.0 technologies on the blurred line between private and public information. The author examines the perspectives of members of the public who are in favor of disclosing personal information and those who are against it. He addresses the responsibility of libraries to protect the privacy of their patrons when using social networking sites.
Technology In Practice. Keeping Up, 2.0 Style, Meredith G. Farkas
Technology In Practice. Keeping Up, 2.0 Style, Meredith G. Farkas
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article discusses the use of RSS feeds, tools for subscribing to web 2.0 content such as blogs and other web content, by researchers and librarians. The author suggests subscribing to the RSS feeds of scholarly journals and database vendors such as EBSCO, ProQuest, and Elsevier in order to locate and read updated web 2.0 information.
Technology In Practice. Read The Fine Print, Meredith G. Farkas
Technology In Practice. Read The Fine Print, Meredith G. Farkas
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article discusses terms of service agreements which are linked to various forms of digital technologies or services that libraries offer to patrons. In the article the author offers her opinions on the importance of reading and understanding the agreements and on the impact they can have on libraries.
Technology In Practice. Dipping Into The Stream, Meredith G. Farkas
Technology In Practice. Dipping Into The Stream, Meredith G. Farkas
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article discusses the use of microblogging and social networking Web sites Twitter and FriendFeed by librarians for professional networking. Benefits of social networking for building professional relationships, keeping track of professional trends, and finding help are discussed. Ways of developing networks on Twitter and FriendFeed are provided and suggestions for managing social networking sites are included.
Technology In Practice. Brand Perception 2.0, Meredith G. Farkas
Technology In Practice. Brand Perception 2.0, Meredith G. Farkas
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article discusses the importance of a good online identity that will have an impact on young adults' future job prospects, as well as an organization's brand consciousness. It cites the efforts done by many librarians to teach the young adults on how to develop social networking sites and the importance of maintaining a good online identity. It presents the bad effects of having derogatory posts and other things such as compromising photographs. It also offers suggestions on what libraries can do when faced by bad publicity online.