MLA Yorkshire Workshop May 2008
Web 2.0 Social Networking for Museums, Libraries and Archives
Brian Kelly was a speaker and facilitator for a workshop on Web 2.0, Social Networking for Museums, Libraries & Archives held at the Sheffield Millennium Galleries, Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP on 12th May 2008.
Also note that a wiki to support the workshop is available.
Timetable
| Time | Session | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 10.00-10.30 | |
| 10.30-10.40 | Introduction | Brian Kelly |
| 10.40-11.30 | What is Web 2.0, Why Is It, Why Is It Important and What Are the Benefits? | Talk by Brian Kelly |
| 11.30-12.00 | Case Study 1: Engaging Youth Audiences With Web 2.0 | Victoria Godfrey and Natalie Jones, Wolverhampton Art Gallery |
| 12.00-12.15 | Coffee | |
| 12.15-12.45 | Case Study 2: Bits and Blogs | Ian Thilthorpe, Tyne and Wear Museums |
| 12.45-13.15 | Questions and discussion | Speakers |
| 13.15-13.45 | Lunch | |
| 13.45-15.30 | Group Discussion 1: Exploring Options | |
| 13.45-15.30 | Group Discussion 2: Addressing Barriers | |
| 13.45-15.30 | Hands-on Session | |
| 14.45-15.00 | TEA | |
| 15.30-15.45 | Planning For The Future | MLA Yorkshire |
| 15.45-16.00 | Conclusions |
Materials
Slides
- What Is Web 2.0? Why Is It Important? What Are The Benefits?
- [MS PowerPoint 97/2000 format] - [HTML format]
- Exploring Options and Addressing Barriers
- [MS PowerPoint 97/2000 format] - [HTML format]
Notes from Discussion Groups
A series of notes from the two discussion group sessions are available.
Evaluation
The results of the workshop evaluation are available.
Handouts For Hands-on Session
- Using Gabbly: A Web-based Chat Tool
- [MS Word 97/2000 format]
- Using Wikipedia To Read About Library & Museum Resources
- [MS Word 97/2000 format]
- Using Wetpaint: An Externally Hosted Wiki Service
- [MS Word 97/2000 format]
- Staff Development To Support Use Of Web 2.0 Technologies
- [MS Word 97/2000 format]
- Using The Facebook Social Networking Service
- [MS Word 97/2000 format]
- Using Netvibes To Read and Manage RSS Feeds
- [MS Word 97/2000 format]
- Use Of Social Bookmarking And Social Sharing Services
- [MS Word 97/2000 format]
- Using YouTube
- [MS Word 97/2000 format]
- Participating In A Social Networking Service
- [MS Word 97/2000 format]
- Action Plans
- [MS Word 97/2000 format]