Office 2.0: More than just blogs & wikis
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The document discusses the use of web-based collaboration tools for libraries, including blogs, wikis, and online office suites. It provides an overview of popular blogging and wiki platforms as well as tools like Google Docs and Zoho. The presenter encourages libraries to use these free and low-cost tools to facilitate collaboration both within the library and with patrons. Live demonstrations are given of blogs, wikis, and online document editing.
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Office 2.0: More than just blogs & wikis
- 1. The 2.0 Office Nicole C. Engard NJLA Annual Conference May 1, 2008 More than just Blogs & Wikis
- 2. Summary Introduction to 2.0 office options Using Wordpress to create your own blog Getting your blog found Setting up & posting to your own PBWiki Intro to Google Docs, Presentations, Spreadsheets and Calendar Other options for office tools Additional office tools that are worth playing with Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 3. Blogging & Wiki Options Remotely Hosted Stored on someone else’s server Managed by an off-site system admin May have a cost associated with it Easy to learn Limited control Locally Hosted Your own web server required (will cost money) Technical skills required More of a learning curve Complete control Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 4. Blog Tools Many free and affordable tools to choose from Weblog Matrix: weblogmatrix.org Demo blog software: opensourcecms.com TIP: Start with a freely hosted blog package to learn the ropes Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 5. Live Demo Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 6. Getting Your Blog Found Technorati – Blog Search Engine LibWorm – Library Blog Search Engine LisZen – Library Blog Search Engine LISWiki – Listing of Library Blogs Tools FeedBurner – Keep stats on your RSS Pingoat – Send your feed several searches Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 7. Wiki Tools Many free and affordable tools to choose from Wiki Matrix: www.wikimatrix.org Demo wiki software: opensourcecms.com Start with a freely hosted wiki package to learn the ropes Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 8. Live Demo Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 9. Intro to Online Office Tools Work similar to Microsoft or Open Office Tools Hosted online (accessible from any computer) Privacy and Sharing options Allow for collaboration in one place Now available offline!! Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 10. Why?? Why use these tools? Because it keeps information in one place. Communication is scattered during projects More people are telecommuting Easy way to work with colleagues in other offices They’re easy to use (and mostly free) Most importantly Your patrons could be using them! Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 11. Communication Without Shared Tools Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 12. Communication Without Shared Tools Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 13. Communication Without Shared Tools Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 14. Communication Without Shared Tools Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 15. Communication Without Shared Tools Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 16. Communication Without Shared Tools And now,everyone knows little bits and pieces and no one knows everything. Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 17. Keeping Everyone in the Loop Shared tools allow you and your colleagues to work more productively and efficiently, never excluding someone who needs to be in the loop. Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 18. Live Demo Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 19. Other Options Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 20. Big names in blogging Remotely Hosted: Free Wordpress.com Blogger.com Remotely Hosted: Fee Based TypePad.com LiveJournal.com Locally Hosted: Free WordPress.org Moveable Type Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 21. Big names in Wikis Remotely Hosted: Free pbWiki WetPaint Wikispaces Locally Hosted: Free MediaWiki PhpWiki Twiki Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 22. Big names in Office Tools Google Docs, Presentations, Spreadsheets & Calendar Zoho Office ThinkFree Online Comparisons Computerworld (January 2007) Read/Write Web (August 2007) Wikipedia Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 23. My Suggestions for Office 2.0 Options TypePad ( http://typepad.com ) Not free, but a viable blogging option if you’re interesting in something hosted, but not as limited as WordPress and Blogger Twiki ( http://twiki.org/ ) A bit easier than MediaWiki to use if you want to host your own wiki Zoho ( http://zoho.com/ ) Offers the same functions as Google Docs, with a bunch of added tools that may be of interest to you and your staff Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 24. What else can I play with? Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 25. Other Possible Tools Flickr ( http://flickr.com ) Share your library’s photos online – can be made private so only library staff sees – or public for the world Facebook ( http://facebook.com ) Libraries can now have their own profile on Facebook – allowing you to reach your users on a new level – but also giving library staff members a sense of community and fun LinkedIn ( http://linkedin.com ) Professional networking tool that allows you to find connections and recommend colleagues for their work Nicole C. Engard – NJLA Annual Conference – May 1, 2008
- 26. Thank You Nicole C. Engard Open Source Evangelist LibLime – http://liblime.com [email_address] http://web2learning.net