David Lee King

social media | emerging trends | libraries

OPAL Presentation today

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I’m getting ready for my OPAL presentation in about an hour (making sure the laptop is working, is plugged in, the mic is on, etc).

And I thought I should mention – my presentation is being “simulcast!” Yes, you can hear my voice at OPAL… and you can also listen in by logging in to Second Life! How completely cool is that?

Sorta funny, too – I’m doing a webcast – so that’s a “digital presentation.” But then, in Second Life, it’s a digital presentation in a digital world… wow.

So – if you want to listen in via Second Life, go to Juanita (217,241). And go visit the Second Life Library 2.0 blog for details on logging into VOIP to listen to the presentation.

Articles on Techies and Non-Techies getting along with each other

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I’m getting ready for my webcast with OPAL this Friday – it’s part of their Continuing Education Seminar Series, held the 3rd Friday of the month at 10am – check out the full listing of seminars.

Anyway – here’s a list of links to some great articles on different aspects of techies and non-techies getting along:

New book – Secrets of Videoblogging

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videobloggingI just found out about this book – Secrets of Videoblogging: Videoblogging for the Masses. Here’s Amazon’s blurb about it (I’m going to get my library to buy a copy):

If you’re ready to graduate from blog to vlog, and start creating your own video blogs, this is the book for you. After explaining what video blogs are and how to view them, the book introduces you to the range of vlogs that exist today.

From there, it’s on to actually creating them. With chapters on assembling the right vlog toolbox (including camera, operating system, editing software, jukeboxes and Internet connection), finding a story, shooting that first video blog, editing your video blog, preparing it for the Web, posting your vlog, and getting an keeping an audience, you’ll learn how to:

  • Sort out the legal, ethical, and creative issues involved in vlogging.
  • Apply compression
  • Get the right lighting and sound
  • Apply transitions and effects
  • Choose a blog service
  • Work with RSS feeds
  • Promote audience interaction
  • And more!

Filled with real-world tips on both the technical and creative aspects of vlogging, this fun, fast, full-color guide provides all the instruction you need to get going with your own video blog.

Article: Blogging Essential to a Good Career!

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Well – possibly not in EVERY field, but check this Boston Globe article out: Blogs “essential” to a good career. The author makes some good points:

  • It’s [a blog] the new public relations and it’s the new home page – it’s a way to let people know what you are thinking about the field that interests you. Assuming you actually have good ideas to contribute to your chosen field, blogging about them is probably a good thing.
  • Employers google prospective employees – and it’s viewed as a good thing when your blog comes up high in the rankings (which it will do if you’re a good blogger – because others will link to you).
  • You need to have a purpose and stay on topic. Mixing personal and professional posts isn’t seen as a good thing. Personal voice – good thing – personal problems – bad thing.

Then the article lists 8 reasons blogging helps your career:

  1. blogging creates a network
  2. blogging can get you a job (has an example)
  3. blogging is great training – you will learn more about your topic. I’d also say your writing and presentation style will improve, as well.
  4. blogging helps you move up quickly – by going around the middle-man and establishing yourself as an expert
  5. Blogging makes self-employment easier – it’s a way to market your small business

OK – there ARE 8 reasons, but not all of them are “real” reasons (ie., the 8th one – blogging makes the world a better place). Yadda, yadda – Still a good article, though!