1. Twitter for Libraries (and for Everyone Else) Professional Development Session University Libraries The University of Akron 14 September 2010 Developed by Shari Laster (@rhonabwy)

4. Where are you?

5. What are you reading or watching or listening to?

6. What's funny or provocative?

7. What do you want someone else to know?

10. "I think that @rhonabwy is awesome." <--everyone who follows you sees this message

11. "@rhonabwy I think you're awesome." <--@rhonabwy sees this message in "Mentions", plus anyone following you and @rhonabwy sees this message

13. "I agree! RT @rhonabwy Beets are awesome, and carrots are awesome. Libraries are awesome, too."

14. "I agree! RT @rhonabwy Libraries are awesome."

16. "Our library just launched an exciting new service today! #libraries" <--searching for 'libraries' or '#libraries' would bring up this tweet

17. "Who wants a new totebag? #ala10" <--use the assigned hashtag for a specific event/topic so others can follow what's happening

20. Twitter for libraries Library accounts keep users informed on the latest news and developments: @akronlibrary @waynelibrary @statelibohio @fondrenlibrary @MSUGovInfo

21. Twitter for libraries Vendor accounts keep us informed: @OCLC @iii_innovative @LNAcademic @OECD @undata

22. Twitter for libraries We can stay updated on other topics of interest: @uakron @UAstudentgov @AkronLaw @ZippyTheRoo @ODOT_Akron

23. Twitter for libraries We can follow movers and shakers within our disciplines: @lisacarlucci @LISNews @carlmalamud @freegovinfo @wawoodworth And we can see some of the moving and shaking that takes place: Let's eat peanut butter.

24. Finding accounts to follow Some accounts are linked on a website or included in a newsletter. Easiest way to check? Use your favorite web search to find individuals or organizations by searching the name along with 'twitter'. Check out accounts when they're retweeted by others you follow. Sometimes these are sharing more information you'd like to access. When you meet someone, ask if they're on Twitter!

26. Finishing up a busy & productive day. Will tackle gym for the first time in eight weeks. Aiming for a tiny little tackle.

27. Does anyone have a link to a good overview of the California state budget situation?

28. I just called my mobile phone with Google's new phone service and spent 25 seconds amusing myself with the echo.

30. @rhonabwy