Session report: Social media for information specialists at the IAALD 2010 Congress

After the closing session of the IAALD 2010 Congress, over 30 information managers shared questions and experiences about how to make the most of web2.0 and social media tools. The specific issues discussed comprise:

• How to measure impact, monitor and evaluate usage of social media so as to select the right mix?
• How to use social bookmarking tools as a channel to mobilise content across different web platforms, networks and communities?
• How to work with low-bandwidth social media solutions?

In this blog story Vanessa Meadu (World Agroforestry Centre) reports on the session and draws some lessons and conclusions.