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Beyond 20 Things

Explore the innovative projects presented by Sherida Bradby, Carolyn Garner, and Donna-Jo Webster at the Pamunkey Regional Library during the VLA Conference 2009. Building upon previous initiatives, this presentation focuses on practical projects that enhance staff and patron engagement through Web 2.0 applications. Discover how staff members proposed and showcased various projects, such as microfilm instructions, subject guides, and a library blog. The session highlights teamwork, creative problem-solving, and the benefits of improved customer service and staff resource efficiency.

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Beyond 20 Things

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  1. Beyond 20 Things Presented bySherida Bradby, Carolyn Garner & Donna-Jo Webster Pamunkey Regional Library VLA Conference 2009 Practical Uses for the Social Web

  2. Introduction Builds on what came before with PRL’s 20 Things

  3. What did we want to do? • Practical projects benefiting staff and/or patrons • Involve each staff member

  4. The Proposal Process • What’s your project? • Which Web 2.0 apps are you using? • Benefits? • Task Outline • What do you need?

  5. Project Fair • Attendees received a passport • Each project was assigned a station • Attendees visited each station to receive a stamp • Those with full passports received a prize

  6. The Projects Ashland Library’s Microfilm Instructions

  7. The Projects King & Queen Library’s Rollyo Search Box

  8. The Projects Reference & Training Dept.’sSubject Guides on PBWorks

  9. The Projects Rockville's Quick Picks Blog and Shelfari page

  10. The Projects Supervising Librarians’ Orientation Video

  11. The Projects Storytime Resources Flickr photostream

  12. The Projects West Point Library’s “West Point Gals” blog

  13. Outcomes • Used creative thinking skills • Improved teamwork • Built on what they explored earlier • Maintained interest by updating regularly

  14. Challenges • Creating unique projects • Application limitations • Project fair was too informal for some • Project Fair Time Crunch

  15. Benefits • Experience beyond looking at a “2.0” web site or app • Better customer service • More efficient use of staff resources

  16. Questions? E-mail ask@pamunkeylibrary.org Thanks for coming!

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