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http://www.cdlib.org/cdlinfo/2010/02/22/cdls-twitter-account-part-2/

CDL’s Twitter account, Part 2: California Digital Library

In an earlier post , I promised I’d cover our Twitter guidelines and also provide you with some information about how the account is performing.
http://billthelibrarian.com/2011/06/tc3-library-tabbed-searchbox-how-to-create-your-own/ I have been asked several times over the last few months how I created our tabbed search form at http://www.tc3.edu/library/.

TC3 Library Tabbed Searchbox – How to Create your own.

http://www.useit.com/alertbox/photo-content.html Users pay close attention to photos and other images that contain relevant information but ignore fluffy pictures used to "jazz up" Web pages.

Photos as Web Content (Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox)

http://dmlcentral.net/blog/john-jones/digital-literacies-writing-social-media The following is a shortened version of a talk I gave at the " Engaging the Public " symposium held at Washington & Jefferson College on Oct. 1.

Digital Literacies for Writing in Social Media | DMLcentral

How Gamification Can Make News Sites More Engaging

http://mashable.com/2011/10/26/news-gamification/ Gamification, the use of gameplay mechanics for non-game applications, is transforming online news into an engaging, social and fun activity. It’s quickly becoming the next frontier in web and mobile technology. But what makes gamification successful?

iLibrarian » 17 Tips to Improve Your Online Presence

http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2011/17-tips-to-improve-your-online-presence/ Looking for ways to make yourself stand out amidst the millions of online profiles and portfolios in the information world?
If you’re a member of the team, or perhaps the person who handles your organization’s social media profiles, I’d bet that your morning looks a little something like so: Check in with all the social platforms, scan through comments, @’s, retweets, likes, etc. and begin the task of crafting on-point, brand related responses. http://thenextweb.com/socialmedia/2011/10/19/the-social-media-assessment/

The Social Media Assessment - The Next Web

http://www.fastcompany.com/node/1776924/ There's a jewellery store in Old Town in Zurich, Switzerland. It specializes in finely crafted rings, bracelets, and necklaces adorned with the most precious of stones. The shopfront window is huge--measuring about 15 feet wide and 4 feet deep.

A Store With Only 3 Products And Other Cases For Simplicity | Fast Company

"I had a big late fee for Apollo 13.

Hassle Maps: The Genesis Of Demand | Fast Company

During my library’s last website redesign, we went through quite a few design iterations, and we still weren’t happy.

Copying Other Websites During a Redesign | David Lee King

I want it all, but learn that I can’t have it all | American Libraries Magazine

Working in the K–12 library world, one of my concerns with the plethora of e-content options available today is the risk of platform fatigue. With each publisher and distributor offering a distinct site design (sometimes quite a few different site designs!)