Communication Web 2.0
I tried out IM with one of my coworkers and it is a really nice tool. I can see being able to use this when we are on a reference call and need to ask a coworker for assistance. I also enjoyed using IM with my students on D2L. Students were able to see if I was online and could IM questions to me. They were able to get instant feedback to questions this way. The IM function has been disabled and I really miss it. Our library is moving towards emailing overdue notices. We are still in the early stages of this, but it seems to be a good way to communicate with students about overdue items. I have attended several Webinars in the past with mixed results. Most of the time if the technology is working it is a wonderful and cost effective way to meet. Some problems arise when participants have connection problems or they are not familiar with Webinars and have problems joining discussions, ect. I think that this is a very important tool right now for libraries due to all of the budgets cuts that libraries are currently experiencing.
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