social computing: how do you support it?

As I mentioned earlier, we talk to hundreds of librarians and staff about how they support public computers. And now: it's YOUR chance to weigh in on topics we'll be covering in future Cookbooks.

Here's what we'd love to know:

  • How do you secure public computers for Web 2.0 uses?
  • Do you train patrons to use 2.0 tools? If so, what are your experiences?
  • Do you train staff to support patron use of 2.0 tools?
  • As always, what we hear from you informs what we write. Any and all perspectives--and topics beyond what's listed above--are welcomed and encouraged. We'd love to hear from you!

    Please get in touch with us, and share your thoughts so that other's can learn from your experiences. Thanks!

    Technorati Tags:

    comment from Robin Hastings

    Robin Hastings, from the Missouri River Regional Library shared this:

    In response to your recent blog post, in order:
    1. We don't block any social network - but we do use the Centurion Guard software that lets us turn off the computer and come back up with all saved data (including viruses) cleared off of the hard disk. That seems to be enough to protect our assets, while still letting our patrons use the social networks that they love!
    2. We provide basic instruction via a weekly blog post (librarylearning21.blogspot.com) that is available to staff and patrons both.
    3. We did a formal Library Learning 2.0 program at MRRL (mrrllearning.blogspot.com) to teach staff about the networks that our patrons use, and now we are following it up with the Library Learning 2.1 program, mentioned above, that expands on the concepts covered in the first program.

    Recent comments

    Have a story to tell?

    Tell us about your daily routine maintaining public computers, or a moment when you were particularly proud. Don't forget that what might be "that's nothing" to you may be an "aha!" to someone else!

    Need software?

    Visit TechSoup to find donated and discounted software and technology products for your library.

    arrow