Twitter for Libraries (and Librarians)

Posted by Celia Walter | 6 May, 2009

Sarah Milstein, co-author of “Twitter and the Micromessaging Revolution,” a research report from O’Reilly Media, writes about Twitter for Libraries (and Librarians) for the May issue of Computers in Libraries.

“The essence of Twitter is conversation. Libraries, however, tend to use it as a broadcast mechanism. Libraries on Twitter should encourage followers to interact with the library—ask questions, share links, re-Tweet interesting posts from others, and reply when people message you (those are prefaced with @ your account name). For professional development, look for conference coverage on Twitter.”

From iLibrarian blog

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Trial database: Gale Virtual Reference Library until 24.05.2009

Posted by Celia Walter | 6 May, 2009
Gale Virtual Reference Library takes research to the next level by delivering great reference print titles you and your patrons rely on in a database format…

Link to the Catalogue of Academic titles in this Gale Library

Note: A user name and password are  required, phone the Humanities Desk (ext 3703) for these.

Please email your comments to Caroline.Dean@uct.ac.za

 or take a couple of minutes to complete a Feedback form before the end of the trial period.

 

 Link to Database Trials page

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Trial database: "Global Issues in Context" till 24.05.2009

Posted by Celia Walter | 6 May, 2009
Global Issues in Context

This database offers global perspectives on issues of international importance and current world events and topics in the news related to these issues.

Not a pro and con database, Global Issues in Context is a truly non-U.S. centric resource that ties together a variety of sources to present a rich analysis of issues — providing information seekers with a framework to better understand 21st-century issues and events while highlighting global connections and the interdependence of all nations.'

Trial information:

 Please visit http://www.galeuk.com/trialsite/

 Note. This trial requires a user name and password, contact the Humanities Reference Desk (ext 3703) for these.

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