Instant Messaging

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IM

Instant Messaging is one of the staples of online social networking, so basic that i forgot to add it to this wiki. Yet there are plenty of folks who don't use it or understand it, or for one reason or another have demonized it. Many libraries are moving towards using IM software to enhance reference services.

1. Read through a few articles about IM, like:
   • IM Me - Library Journal (http://libraryjournal.com/article/CA512192.html?display=searchResults&stt=001&text=im+me)
   • Wikipedia - Instant Messaging (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instant_messaging)
   • Instant Messaging Tools and Technology - A Mini Guide (http://www.kolabora.com/news/2006/09/28/instant_messaging_tools_and_technology.htm)
   • Web-Based Instant Messengers; A Mini Guide (http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2007/05/20/webbased_instant_messengers_a_miniguide.htm)
2. Check out a few different Instant Message software providers, like:
   • AIM (http://www.aim.com/)
   • Yahoo Messenger (http://messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php)
   • Meebo (http://wwwm.meebo.com/)
   • Pidgin (http://www.pidgin.im/)
   • Chatango (http://chatango.com/)
3. Add each link to your del.icio.us account.
4. Write a blog post about Instant Messaging on one or all of these topics:
   • Does your library already use IM for reference?
   • What do you think would be the toughest part of starting to use IM as reference?
   • Would it be good for internal communications?

Next assignment - Create an account at Meebo.

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