“All a Twitter.” Kroski, Ellyssa. School Library Journal. Available online at http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6573999.html.
Provides an introductory overview of Twitter, including:Â what it is, various ways Twitter is being used (particularly by libraries), a list of the 10 most “followed” twittering librarians, five useful Twitter tips, and links to multiple Twitter-related tools.
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“Messaging in a 2.0 Word: Twitter & SMS.” Stephens, Michael. Library Technology Reports. Available via LISTA.
Provides a brief summary of Twitter, discusses how some libraries are using Twitter, and outlines steps for new users to become acclimated with Twitter.
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“Searching the Twitter Realm.” Notess, Greg R. Online. Available via LISTA.
Discusses the viability of Twitter as an information database and recommends methods for searching Twitter.
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“Top Tools for the Twittersphere.” Cohen, Steven M. Information Today. Available via LISTA.
Examines multiple third-party tools for Twitter.
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Additional resources from the blogosphere…
“The Asymptotic Twitter Curve” — http://headrush.typepad.com/creating_passionate_users/2006/12/httpwww37signal.html
“Is Twitter TOO good?” — http://headrush.typepad.com/creating_passionate_users/2007/03/is_twitter_too_.html
“The ALA Annual Tweet-Report” — http://www.alatechsource.org/blog/2008/07/the-ala-annual-tweet-report.html
“Reference services and Twitter” — http://www.teachinglibrarian.org/weblog/2007/05/reference-services-and-twitter.html
“Twittering Libraries” — http://www.davidleeking.com/2007/05/09/twittering-libraries/
“Managing the ebb and Follow on Twitter” — http://librarytechtonics.info/bits/587/managing-the-follow-on-twitter/
“Twitter Tweets for Higher Education” — http://web20teach.blogspot.com/2007/08/twitter-tweets-for-higher-education.html
“Twitter for Librarians: The Ultimate Guide” — http://www.collegeathome.com/blog/2008/05/27/twitter-for-librarians-the-ultimate-guide/
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