molliewk RT @LizB: A3 I would be a lot less uptodate w/out it.

I cannot imagine relying on getting a library journal 1ce a month for news #readadv -8:58 AM Jan 18th, 2013

1:23 AM Jan 18th, 2013

MaryRobinette RT @stevelibrarian: A1 Steve, public library in metro Atlanta, currently reading HIDE and GLAMOUR IN GLASS. #readadv-

LightlySprkling @lifeasdaddy #readadv readers advisory chat. Probably just watch, being my first time tonight. -1:01 AM Jan 18th, 2013

sabrapro RT @TKSlibrarian: A4: I am making a conscious effort this year to "contribute to the profession" through conferences, blogs, etc. #readadv 10:24 PM Jan 17th, 2013

MaryAnnScheuer @erniec looking forward to seeing you at#alamw13 - glad to hear your Jan is off to a great start! What#readadv treats are yr kids loving? -10:14 PM Jan 17th, 2013

Jan 17th, 2013

MaryAnnScheuer RT @LizB: building an online PLN takes a bit of being open to serendipity to finding people & topics #readadv -10:12 PM

Jan 17th, 2013

yummylibrarian @sophiebiblio I was once able to figure out a title and series for a patron based on 3 things. #readadv -9:16 PM

LizB RT @VaVeros: 1st Friday (8/2/2013) 12pm AEST MT @LizB: Thanks for joining us at #readadv. Well be back the first Thursday of February (2/7) at 8 pm EST -9:15 PM Jan 17th, 2013

VaVeros 1st Friday (8/2/2013) 12pm AEST MT @LizB: Thanks for joining us at #readadv. Well be back the first Thursday of February (2/7) at 8 pm EST -9:14 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB Please tweet suggested future topics to @sophiebiblio @lizb& @catagator and tag them #readadv! #readadv -9:10 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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sophiebiblio Thanks for joining us at #readadv. Well be back the first Thursday of February (2/7) at 8 pm EST #readadv -

cindysku @librarianosnark I did grades 6 through 12. I then took them to the stacks to give them recs based on their answers.#readadv -9:09 PM Jan 17th, 2013

boothheather Glad I caught the tail end (dinner ran late). Will look forward to the recap. Thanks. #readadv -9:08 PM Jan 17th, 2013

cindysku @booksNyarn @boothheather sure dm me your e-mail#readadv 9:08 PM Jan 17th, 2013

veganlibrarian @boothheather We count the number of books taken off of displays and record RA questions. #readadv -9:08 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio We will archive the chat next week and will look forward to seeing you all on Feb 7, when we will discuss award

winning books! #readadv -9:08 PM Jan 17th, 2013

PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio Ok, party people. We're wrapping this edition of#readadv up. Thanks so much for joining us! #readadv -9:07

librarianosnark @cindysku i'd love to see that survey! what age readers? #readadv -9:07 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @LizB @catagator mayo cake? #readadv -9:06 PM Jan

17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @catagator @lizb yes, let's DO it! #readadv -9:05 PM

Jan 17th, 2013

LizB me: let's do #readadv chat on weeding @catagator: "I just wrote a blog post on weeding" me: is there anything she hasn't done a post on? -9:05
PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @tkslibrarian as did totally free-choice reading assignments from the English department. Oh, how I loved working w/them! #readadv -9:05 PM Jan 17th, 2013

cindysku @boothheather I gave them all survey's and then picked out books for them based on their taste. I also provided lemonade. #readadv -9:05 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian @sophiebiblio All three, actually. I do what I can to help match readers to books. Some kids come in knowing what they want. #readadv -9:05 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @tkslibrarian making it clear that the right match b/w book & reader was my #1 goal led to more meaningful circs. #readadv -9:05 PM Jan 17th, 2013

catagator @LizB @Sophiebiblio yes on this topic!!! I just wrote a blog post about it. Let's #readadv it. -9:04 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @TKSlibrarian one-on-one RA worked best for more meaningful circ stats. Also telling them "if it doesn't work, bring it back!" #readadv -9:04 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace @boothheather We keep internal use stats as well.#readadv -9:03 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn @LizB @sophiebiblio Yes! #readadv -9:03 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @TKSlibrarian do students check out books based on your recommendation? Teacher requirements? Browsing?#readadv -9:03 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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bookslover @booksNyarn @sophiebiblio. I added more manga & graphic novels. My circ numbers are really good #readadv -9:03 PM Jan

boothheather @cindysku that is AWESOME! What was the topic?#readadv -9:03 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @TKSlibrarian they're not the only measure, by any means, but they are very helpful. #readadv -9:03 PM Jan 17th, 2013

librarianosnark thanks everyone! hopefully no accident next time!#readadv -9:03 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @sophiebiblio oh, i'm sensing a "how weeding is important to #readadv" possible topic! #readadv -9:03 PM Jan 17th, 2013

boothheather I'd love to know what kinds of stats people keep other than overall circ/month #readadv -9:03 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB RT @TKSlibrarian: A7: As I thought about success/circ numbers, I wrote this short blog post http://t.co/796ynrDd#readadv -9:02 PM Jan
17th, 2013

sophiebiblio RT @cindysku: I knew my readers advisory was successful when I had a book recommendation program and it was full. #readadv -9:02 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn @bookslover @sophiebiblio I tore collections apart in the 8 months I have been at my library - circ has grown the last six. #readadv -9:02 PM Jan 17th, 2013

Jan 17th, 2013

cindysku RT @sophiebiblio: A7 having repeat customers: "I loved those books, can you help me find more?" The best! #readadv -9:02 PM

cindysku I knew my reader's advisory was successful when I had a book recommendation program and it was full. #readadv -9:02 PM Jan 17th,

2013

TKSlibrarian A7: As I thought about success/circ numbers, I wrote this short blog post http://t.co/Kns3drfV #readadv -9:01 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @booksNyarn @helgagrace @boothheather I love seeing the book display get empty!! #readadv -9:01 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @helgagrace I just did a little happy dance thinking about them. #readadv -9:01 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover @sophiebiblio I like weeding & seeing that the collection is circulating #readadv -9:01 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB Thanks for joining us at #readadv. Well be back the first Thursday of February (2/7) at 8 pm EST #readadv -9:01 PM Jan 17th, 2013

BethReads RT @boothheather: A7 needing to refill displays often = success #readadv -9:00 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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sophiebiblio A7 having repeat customers: "I loved those books, can you help me find more?" The best! #readadv -9:00 PM

younglibrarian RT @boothheather: A7 needing to refill displays often = success #readadv -9:00 PM Jan 17th, 2013

librarianosnark A7: for programming, patrons leaving with smiles, excited chatter about what they did. #readadv -9:00 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace @sophiebiblio Oooh, stats! #readadv -9:00 PM Jan 17th,

2013

LizB Thanks for joining us at #readadv. Well be back the first Thursday of February (2/7) at 8 pm EST #readadv -9:00 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn A7. I am not on desk as much, but I love seeing holes in the displays I do - people are trying out titles! #readadv -9:00 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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sophiebiblio A7 I love stats. I like to make graphs of the slow but steady upticks in our social media audience. #readadv -9:00

helgagrace A7 Something as simple as seeing the books disappear from your display. #readadv -9:00 PM Jan 17th, 2013

boothheather A7 needing to refill displays often = success#readadv 9:00 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover @helgagrace My thoughts exactly. A successful program is nice, but that connection is awesome #readadv -8:59 PM Jan 17th, 2013

librarianosnark A7: readers checking out the books you rec, returning for

more recs. #readadv -8:59 PM Jan 17th, 2013

VaVeros RT @sophiebiblio: Q7: What is success and how do we define it in terms of readers advisory? Librarianship as a whole?#readadv -8:59 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB A7 re success for #readadv: i have been known to track the circ figures for titles I booktalked during school/summer reading events #readadv -8:59 PM Jan 17th, 2013

boothheather A7: I've succeeded if people leave the library feeling good. #readadv -8:59 PM Jan 17th, 2013

cindysku I used to not have programs on the day I knew when boy scouts were meeting. Now they meet in the library so I can have one program #readadv -8:59 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @boothheather @cindysku it's good to use those down times to reflect on what you've accomplished, what could be improved & plan. #readadv -8:58 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace Q7 Small victories--matching a book to a reader, and having them come back and say "thank you, that was perfect"#readadv -8:58 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio Q7: What is success and how do we define it in terms of readers advisory? Librarianship as a whole?#readadv -8:57 PM Jan 17th, 2013

boothheather @cindysku yeah, august is a total bust for us. Glad someone filled me in my first summer. #readadv -8:57 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover RT @LizB: @cindysku knowing school/local group schedules are so critical #readadv -8:57 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @cindysku "we tried having something during band season and it didn't work" for example is valuable knowledge #readadv-8:56 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @LizB exactly. Tracy Jordan's "you're not my dad!" with a side of Zach de la Rocha's "F*** you, I won't [read] whatcha tell me!" #readadv -8:56 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover I sit at the Ref desk, so I am adding more fiction to my YA reading #readadv -8:56 PM Jan 17th, 2013

BethReads @sophiebiblio Exactly. No obligations to starred reviews etc. #readadv -8:56 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @cindysku knowing school/local group schedules are so critical #readadv -8:56 PM Jan 17th, 2013

boothheather A6, Maybe I'm lucky that my RA ventures have largely been positive, so I leverage that experience by just plowing ahead sometimes! #readadv -8:56 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian @LizB That's my strategy too #readadv -8:56 PM Jan 17th, 2013

cindysku I have to know when I am going to lose teen such as march band season because I knew from the past year #readadv-8:55 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @BethReads nice -- that sounds both strategic and like a recipe for fun reading. #readadv -8:55 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @sophiebiblio the post-Printz toddler phase of reading. I don't wanna! Why can't i read this and eat crackers all day? pick me up! #readadv -8:54 PM Jan 17th, 2013

BethReads @sophiebiblio This is working together so far for me. I'm focusing on reading books with more teen appeal.#readadv -8:54 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @helgagrace yes, I am randomizing the heck out of my reading this year. Serendipity! #readadv -8:54 PM Jan 17th, 2013

cindysku I can know maybe I should not spend as much money on a program during spring break because a lot of our patrons are on vacation #readadv -8:54 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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sophiebiblio @cindysku absolutely. Retrospective/institutional knowledge is very important & useful. #readadv -8:54 PM Jan 17th,

LizB @TKSlibrarian sometimes my new ideas are seeing ideas that won't fit MPOW but realizing if i bend/tweak/origami it, it'll work#readadv -8:54 PM Jan 17th, 2013

BethReads @bookslover I read Ten and This is Not a Test.#readadv -

8:53 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace @BethReads I might have to do @angelina41's challenge next year, this year I'm already committed to random book selection. #readadv -8:53 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @BethReads I'm appreciating it & encouraging others from afar. I am still neck-deep in my defiant, reading only what I WANNA phase. #readadv -8:53 PM Jan 17th, 2013

cindysku I think learning from the past can be useful when looking to plan a new event. #readadv -8:53 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian @LizB That's not to say that we don't all have great NEW ideas sometimes too #readadv -8:53 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover @BethReads @sophiebiblio @angelina41 What did you read? #readadv -8:52 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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sophiebiblio @bookslover @lizb and then rise like a phoenix from the ashes! What? Too grandiose? #readadv -8:52 PM Jan 17th,

LizB RT @TKSlibrarian: @sophiebiblio B/c someone out there has probably done variation of it & blogged about their own success/failure #readadv -8:52 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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BethReads @sophiebiblio I'm doing @angelina41 's challenge. I've already read my two horror books for Jan. #readadv -8:52

LizB @bookslover yes! exactly! #readadv -8:51 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian @sophiebiblio Because someone out there has probably done a variation of it and blogged about their own success/failure with it. #readadv -8:51 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover @LizB You can learn more sometimes from a not as successful program #readadv -8:50 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn @LizB Come visit in March! :) #readadv -8:50 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio RT @LizB: A6 WHY didnt it work? is there a lesson in how to do things differently? ways to save time? ditto for what works for #readadv -8:50 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @booksNyarn and now I'm hungry for baked goods. the books i have but not the baked goods! #readadv -8:50 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio A6 I often start with asking for help from my PLN. My default now is to leverage THEIR insights/expertise first, then my own. #readadv -8:50 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn A6. Also reviewing the Staff Picks area for titles I am not familiar with or haven't read. #readadv -8:50 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB A6 WHY didn't it work? is there a lesson in how to do things differently? ways to save time? ditto for what works for #readadv#readadv -8:49 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB A6 it's funny I know we mock the libraryland "we tried that before and it didn't work" but sometimes that is good to know#readadv -8:49 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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bookslover @LizB @angelina41 I saw that & may try to do some of the months, especially in the genres I don't usually read.#readadv -

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booksNyarn A6. I like to bake, and I like mysteries, so working on a "Cozy Cuisine" night with food samples & booktalks. #readadv-8:49 PM

LizB A6 I really need to join that challenge #readadv -8:48 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @angelina41 are others joining you for these challenges? I love it! #readadv -8:48 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio Great idea! RT @LizB: A6 speaking of ideas, how about @angelina41s #readadv challenge for 2013http://t.co/2z9nLNMl #readadv -8:48 PM Jan 17th, 2013

boothheather A6 I think it's helpful to show how the suggested idea would've worked in past situations #readadv -8:48 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn @LizB A6. Just thinking this over myself for the spring. I say work with your own talents and what you enjoy to start.#readadv -8:48
PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB A6 speaking of ideas, how about @angelina41's #readadvchallenge for 2013 http://t.co/9a9BQXyy #readadv -8:47 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian A6: My assistant loves to hear me say, "I saw this online. . . " #sarcasm #readadv -8:47 PM Jan 17th, 2013

VaVeros @bookslover I hadn't read any Greek in 20 years. I now follow Greek librarians & read their blogs. I'm working up to books :) #readadv -8:46 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio RT @younglibrarian: @LizB #readadv a5. places to look for new pln people, on twitter, would be hashtags of related industry conferences. ie. #dbw13 4 publishing -8:45 PM Jan 17th,
2013

LizB @boothheather http://t.co/1wr4sOeM #readadv -8:45 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB Q6: When youre interested in implementing new #readadvprograms or ideas, how do you leverage your experience/knowledge to do so? #readadv -8:45 PM Jan 17th, 2013

boothheather Joining #readadv chat very late. Can someone tweet the link for the room? -8:44 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover @VaVeros I never though to use Twitter to work on my Greek. What a great idea! #readadv -8:44 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @TKSlibrarian yeah, sort of the PLN version of "we read to know we're not alone." #readadv -8:44 PM Jan 17th, 2013

younglibrarian @LizB #readadv a5. places to look for new pln people, on twitter, would be hashtags of related industry conferences. ie. #dbw13 4 publishing -8:44 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @TKSlibrarian yeah, I think F2F, especially in education, which is so stressful -- you need space to vent. Online is more focused. #readadv -8:43 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian #readadv Although hearing a little complaining helps us realize that we all deal with similar issues. -8:43 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover @booksNyarn Same here #readadv -8:43 PM Jan 17th, 2013

VaVeros A5: Apart from bookish/library/romance I also have Greek tweepts (trying to improve my language skills) & travel tweeps#readadv -8:43 PM Jan 17th, 2013

BethReads @booksNyarn Yes, and pop culture via ONTD and After Elton. #readadv -8:43 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio RT @TKSlibrarian: One of the best things about virtual PLN is the lack of complaining. Sometimes f2f PLNs do a lot of complaining #readadv -8:42 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace @LibrarianE13 :) #mombrarians #readadv -8:42 PM Jan 17th,

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sophiebiblio @TKSlibrarian that's a good point. I like to use#tlchat (and #edchat a bit, too) to find ppl who're really in my PLN proper. #readadv -8:42 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @helgagrace me too, well libs & moms, u know,#mombrarians :) #readadv -8:42 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian #readadv One of the best things about virtual PLN is the lack of complaining. Sometimes f2f PLN's do a lot of complaining #readadv -8:42
PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn @bookslover SO many people I wouldn't have found on my own! #readadv -8:42 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn A5. Oh, and of course Tom & Lorenzo @tomandlorenzofor snarky fashion commentary & Project Runway bashing.#readadv -8:41 PM Jan
17th, 2013

bookslover @TKSlibrarian Same here mostly. I enjoy the mix though #readadv -8:41 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB I'll search twitter to find book reviews or articles on trends etc#readadv -8:41 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @BethReads Ranganathan had NO IDEA he was talking about wedding dresses, but he totallly was. #readadv-8:41 PM Jan 17th,
2013

helgagrace A5 I use lists to sort people out into usable groups.#readadv -8:41 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB for twitter the "search" function also helps to find topics/posts/articles etc #readadv -8:41 PM Jan 17th, 2013

librarianosnark @sophiebiblio YOU ARE SO RIGHT! #readadv8:40 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @BethReads yes! I have been nurturing this idea of doing a conf preso based on what I've learned from SYTTD. Hm. #readadv -8:40 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @helgagrace me, too! I like to follow a bunch of people -- and

its funny, there are never too many "on" at one time #readadv -8:40 PM Jan 17th,
2013

JustinLibrarian @sophiebiblio Why thank you. I am very lucky to have you in my PLN as well! #readadv -8:40 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian @bookslover but I don't really consider them my PLN. My PLN is mostly a smaller group of school librarians and educators. #readadv -8:40
PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover RT @stevelibrarian: A5 Also learn things I can apply professionally from following personal interests. It's all intertwined. #readadv -8:40 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB RT @helgagrace: A5 Im not very picky about who I follow. I like a variety of perspectives, but I interact most with librarians.#readadv -8:40 PM Jan 17th, 2013

BethReads @sophiebiblio I can totally see that! The right thing for the right seeker. #readadv -8:39 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @bethreads A5 the "well, I like this, but am open to that", the meddling mothers, the taste development...it's the same thing! #readadv -8:39 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover @booksNyarn I do the same exact thing! #readadv -8:39 PM

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LizB A5 I also follow different TV/film people connected w/ the shows etc i watch, BBCAmerica, Syfy, etc #readadv -8:39 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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helgagrace A5 I'm not very picky about who I follow. I like a variety of perspectives, but I interact most with librarians.#readadv -8:39 PM Jan

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stevelibrarian A5 Also learn things I can apply professionally from following personal interests. It's all intertwined. #readadv -8:39 PM Jan

bookslover @TKSlibrarian @LibrarianE13 Same here. Some folk I follow are celebrities & others with similar interest that I do#readadv -8:39 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio Ditto, though mostly Camden County. Patch, esp! RT @LizB: A5: I also like to follow local NJ news, both state and monmouth county #readadv -8:39 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 A5: authors, publishers, teachers, to get diff perspectives. love interacting w/ authors! @sarahpekkanen#readadv -8:38 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @bethreads A5 so, SO many parallels bw RA and wedding dress salon sales work. #readadv -8:38 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB A5: I also like to follow local NJ news, both state and monmouth county #readadv -8:38 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn A5. I have personal interests along with professional.

Honestly, I look at who those I follow are following for more to follow! :) #readadv -8:38 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @BethReads A5 hah! My #1 fave outsidelibrarianship place to look is SAY YES TO THE DRESS: ATLANTA. Not kidding at all. #readadv -8:38 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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librarianosnark A5: education field, definitely. i also pay attention to pop culture industry - gotta keep up with trends! #readadv -8:38 PM Jan

LizB A5: I follow a lot of publishing folk (authors, editors, agents, bloggers, etc.) b/c of books #readadv -8:37 PM Jan 17th, 2013

stevelibrarian A5 Yes, I def look outside the field for my PLN, esp the tech and publishing worlds. I also follow general news sites, like NPR #readadv -8:37 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover #readadv. A5: I follow teachers, authors, and publishers for different perpectives -8:37 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian @LibrarianE13 I follow a diverse group of people related to my personal interests, but keep my tweets focused mostly on profession #readadv -8:37 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @VaVeros yes! international part has been so valuable1#readadv -8:37 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio A5: I look to education, primarily. I also pay attention to social media, cultural criticism, and graphic design folks. #readadv -8:36 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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LibrarianE13 @LizB that's something i need to work on. try at career fairs to connect w/ others in related fields when poss.#readadv -8:36 PM

BethReads A5: I'm actually working on a blog series about how librarians can learn from youth pastor stuff. That's way outside!#readadv -8:36 PM Jan 17th, 2013

VaVeros @sophiebiblio @LizB I agree! It also provides a more international perspective to my approach to RA work #readadv-8:36 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @sophiebiblio yeah my twitter started all prof then totally became a mishmash as i got more comfortable. but still aware its public #readadv -8:36 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @helgagrace @stevelibrarian but, wait, he may count me as 2? if i'm listening at work versus home? #readadv -8:36 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB Q5: Do you look outside your field for developing a PLN? Where do you look? Where CAN you look? #readadv -8:35 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover @LizB I had not heard of new adult until you tweeted about it #readadv -8:35 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @LizB twitter taught me what 'new adult' was, then i

read up on it in various catalogs after the fact :) #readadv -8:35 PM Jan 17th, 2013

VaVeros A3: Best thing: many of our "beyond" partnerships have come from networking w librarians on Twitter. A great professional space #readadv -8:35 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @LizB totally. I love hearing about what people are cooking, reading, watching, wearing. It's not JUST about the work. #readadv -8:35 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace @stevelibrarian Oh, STEVE. There are at least 10!#readadv -8:35 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @LizB yes i am shocked (pleasantly) about the relationships i've developed on twitter. professionally and personally it's been gr8 #readadv -8:35 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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stevelibrarian A4 With the podcast, one of my main goals is to help extend the PLN of everyone who listens (all 7 of them)#readadv -8:34

sophiebiblio Indeed! RT @LizB: for PLN its also about some fun stuff, to -- b/c like any f2f, it helps develop the relationships#readadv -8:34 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover @stevelibrarian so true. I feel I learn the trends faster here #readadv -8:34 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB hey, probably most important #readadv thing I've gotten from PLN in last few months was "new adult" #readadv -8:34 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @stevelibrarian I'm working on adding more of my own voice lol #personalgoal :) #readadv -8:33 PM Jan 17th, 2013

VaVeros A3: Also online w http://t.co/JTbREL4w & our monthly twitterchat #rwpchat themes. Themes developed & used by libs in NSW & beyond #readadv -8:33 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB for PLN it's also about some fun stuff, to -- b/c like any f2f, it helps develop the relationships #readadv -8:33 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @sophiebiblio THAT! :) #readadv -8:33 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @BethReads same, here. Invaluable! #readadv 8:33 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @LizB agreed! my accnt was private until i got the hang of things #readadv -8:33 PM Jan 17th, 2013

stevelibrarian A4 I use my PLN to keep up with trends in the library world, def try to contribute my own voice, not just listen to others. #readadv -8:33

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sophiebiblio @LizB @librariane13 @tkslibrarian lurking is how you learn group norms. So important. #readadv -8:33 PM Jan 17th,

LibrarianE13 A4: to help others when I can and share info#readadv 8:32 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover RT @LizB: @LibrarianE13 @tkslibrarian I think lurking is so important! #readadv -8:32 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 A4: keep up to date w/ news - my twitter feed is SO MUCH FASTER than scrolling thru news sites #readadv -8:32 PM Jan 17th, 2013

librarianosnark A4: i answer questions/offer ideas when i can#readadv -8:32 PM Jan 17th, 2013

BethReads @sophiebiblio My middle-grade knowledge has improved so much via twitter #readadv -8:32 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @TKSlibrarian that's great! Moving step-by-step ever upwards. You'll be regarded as a guru in no time! :-)#readadv -8:32 PM
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LizB @LibrarianE13 @tkslibrarian I think lurking is so important!#readadv -8:32 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn A4. I think that my PLN has given me confidence in my contributions, enough to put my ideas out there and take chances with them. #readadv -8:32 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 A4: I'm with @helgagrace, to check myself & gain new insights also to share in my love of books & read in time w/ others@andi_s13 #readadv -8:31 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio A4 I spitball, crowdsource opinions/answers/advice, share resources, try to be genuinely helpful & keep up to date w/issues. #readadv -8:31 PM Jan
17th, 2013

LizB A4 also look for when other people have questions/looking for things, to see if i can answer/contribute so its not just me taking#readadv -8:31 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 RT @TKSlibrarian: A4: I think first step in virtual PLN is lurking and learning. Then you realize that you can contribute too. #readadv -8:31 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian A4: I am making a conscious effort this year to "contribute to the profession" through conferences, blogs, etc.#readadv -8:30 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB RT @VaVeros: A3 NSW RA group wiki: http://t.co/jeGXPiZWWe run annual seminar & quarterly meetings in Syd & rural locations IRL... #readadv -8:30 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB A4 while i do my own research, I also like to use the PLN to gather info #readadv -8:30 PM Jan 17th, 2013

librarianosnark A4: finding out what books/issues are being discussed, programming ideas. i don't know how much i offer at the moment... #readadv -8:30 PM Jan 17th, 2013

VaVeros A3 NSW RA group wiki: http://t.co/PcQ8TNjt We run an annual seminar & quarterly meetings in Syd & rural locations IRL...#readadv -8:30 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @LizB right. I'm super-into middle-grade fiction right now, so I want to make sure to follow good peeps who specialize. #readadv -8:30 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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booksNyarn A4. I use PLN as sounding board and brainstorming center, and try to make sure I give as much as I get. #readadv-8:29 PM

LizB A4 sometimes i use my pln just to vent, to be honest#readadv 8:29 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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bookslover @sophiebiblio A4: I have begun talking about what I am reading and some programming ideas #readadv -8:29 PM Jan

sophiebiblio MT @LizB: if not careful PLN can be an echo chamber. you want a few ppl that make you want to head. desk. to make you really think #readadv -8:29 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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TKSlibrarian A4: #readadv I think first step in virtual PLN is lurking and learning. Then you realize that you can contribute too. -8:29 PM Jan

BethReads A4: Book recs, program ideas, advice from ppl in diff specialties. Just started sharing my stuff

at http://t.co/OJDvFtch#readadv -8:29 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace A4 To answer the tricky questions/check myself. Be available and responsive as possible; you get back what you put in. #readadv -8:29 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB if you're interested in selfpublished books, who are you following/reading? #readadv -8:28 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @sophiebiblio yes, what you want to learn! like if you're interested in ebooks, who in publishing are you following?#readadv -8:28 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio Q4: How do you use your PLN? How do you give BACK to your PLN? #readadv -8:27 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB if you're not careful PLN can be an echo chamber. you want a few people that make you want to head. desk. to make you really think #readadv -8:27 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover @booksNyarn @LizB. I like finding both similar thinkers & librarians who are different. You learn something from both#readadv -8:27 PM Jan 17th, 2013

angelina41 Yes, follow people in other fields who have the same interests in literature, information literacy, libraries of all kinds, etc. #readadv -8:27 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio Fantastic! RT @TKSlibrarian: On Monday, #tlchattook its PLN to a new level hosting a Google+ hangout at the same time as #tlchat. #readadv -8:27 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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TKSlibrarian On Monday, #tlchat took its PLN to a new level hosting a Google+ hangout at the same time as #tlchat. #readadv-8:26 PM Jan 17th,

8:26 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @LizB A3 and thinking about what you want to learn -- how do you want to expand your horizons? #readadv-

LizB A3: oh, and to have people outside libraryland. I follow: authors, people in publishing, people in news, book bloggers, local news #readadv -8:26 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 RT @LizB: but it also takes planning, of looking for librarians on twitter etc #readadv -8:26 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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booksNyarn @LizB Plus being open to not just "your own kind" different experiences can help bolster your own ideas! #readadv-8:26

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LibrarianE13 RT @LizB: building an online PLN takes a bit of being open to serendipity to finding people & topics #readadv -8:26 PM Jan 17th,

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sophiebiblio RT @LizB: building an online PLN takes a bit of being open to serendipity to finding people & topics #readadv-

sophiebiblio @VaVeros thanks for popping in! Please do share a link. :-) #readadv -8:25 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB but it also takes planning, of looking for librarians on twitter etc #readadv -8:25 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @sophiebiblio oh def! and only at times i must amend :) #readadv -8:25 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover @LizB You said it perfectly. It was definitely a Wow moment for me #readadv -8:25 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @helgagrace same! That's how I met the wonderful @huiscebeatha! #readadv -8:25 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB building an online PLN takes a bit of being open to serendipity to finding people & topics #readadv -8:25 PM Jan 17th, 2013

VaVeros Just hopping into the #readadv chat to say hi & for A3: The NSW Readers' Advisory group is fantastic & form the basis of my PLN -8:25 PM Jan
17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @LibrarianE13 heh. Depends on the library!#readadv -8:24 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @LizB & to think i fought tooth and nail before joining

wondering 'what's the point' and now #wholenewworld :) #readadv-8:24 PM

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TKSlibrarian @sophiebiblio Online PLN's make me feel like I'm part of a "Super" community. I can connect with the best.#readadv -8:24 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace A3 Have also expanded network via conferences--met people also live-tweeting. #readadv -8:24 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @LibrarianE13 tumblr is wonderful. It's got a totally distinct (but not totally different) grammar than FB & Twitter. Lots of fun. #readadv -8:24 PM Jan 17th, 2013

librarianosnark @LizB i do not understand the people i work with who don't learn things outside of trade mags. #readadv -8:23 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @bookslover once twitter "clicks" like that -- its like a lightbulb. Oh, it's more than food! #readadv -8:23 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian @sophiebiblio I am only MS librarian in my district. I needed to know what I should be doing =) #readadv -8:23 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @sophiebiblio heck I think being at a public library can be isolating lol :) #readadv -8:23 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB RT @bookslover: I rarely used twitter until I stumbled upon YA lit chat & realized how amazing it could be in terms if connecting #readadv -8:23 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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LizB A3 I can't imagine not having people outside my workplace to talk to about library things, to brainstorm, etc #readadv -8:23 PM Jan 17th,

sophiebiblio A cabal! The good kind. RT @helgagrace: A3 Some of the Mass librarians on Twitter started meeting in person, now we are BFFs. :) #readadv -8:22 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @LizB I've not really gotten into the tumblrs...is that bad? #readadv -8:22 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @TKSlibrarian A3 being in a school can be so isolating, no? PLN is essential for growth & sanitymaintenance.#readadv -8:22 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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bookslover I rarely used twitter until I stumbled upon a YA lit chat & realized how amazing it could be in terms if connecting#readadv -8:22

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LizB A3 I would be a lot less uptodate w/out it. I cannot imagine relying on getting a library journal 1ce a month for news #readadv-

LizB A3 twitter now leads me to the blogs & posts & articles & tumblrs etc #readadv -8:22 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @TKSlibrarian A3 yeah, being conscientious about developing & nurturing my PLN really started when I was a HS librarian. #readadv -8:22 PM Jan 17th, 2013

angelina41 A3: get out there and meet people who are beyond the sphere of just your system/branch, etc. #readadv -8:22 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace A3 Some of the Mass librarians on Twitter started meeting in person, now we are BFFs. :) #readadv -8:21 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian A3: Once I found twitter, my PLN grew exponentially#readadv -8:21 PM Jan 17th, 2013

BethReads A3: then as I started going to conferences and started to be one of the experts at my lib. Thank goodness for Twitter.#readadv -8:21 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB A3: re Twitter: at a blogger panel at BEA a bunch of book bloggers were talking up Twitter so I realized i had to give it a 2nd try #readadv -8:21 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian A3: From school perspective, I knew I needed others. I organized ppl to meet monthly to talk about success/failure in MS library. #readadv -8:20 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @sophiebiblio well put! i agreee 110% #readadv8:20 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover I just ended my Presidency of my County Library Association. That was a big goal #readadv -8:20 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn A3. I built relationships w/librarians out of lib through network meetings. Common issues & goals help build those connections. #readadv -8:20 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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sophiebiblio @LibrarianE13 yes! I think so many of these communication tools help to level the playing field. #readadv-

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LibrarianE13 @LizB yes especially when you tweet questions you can get such an array of responses. it's really cool! #readadv -8:20 PM Jan 17th,

BethReads A3: As a new librarian my co-workers/supervisors were my PLN (Rollie, Chrystal Carr-Jeter) then #readadv -8:20 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB A3: it expanded since then. for twitter, i signed up then promptly ignored it as boring & no good for about six months#readadv -8:20 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio A3 I did have a plan. There were people I wanted to meet & connect with, and Twitter is so egalitarian, it really facilitates that. #readadv -8:20 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover I didn't set goals at first, but once I became involved in the world, I wanted to be really active #readadv -8:19 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 A3 cont: wasn't afraid to ask questions of anyone & everyone #readadv -8:19 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @angelina41 that's one of the things I like so much about @helgagrace's tweets, for example. She brings the dayto-day to life. #readadv -8:19 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB A3: when i first began to blog at tea cozy, my goal was to talk to other librarians reading teen books #readadv -8:19 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 A3: didn't set goals, finally succumbed to twitter, set up a google reader (bloglines at the time) & started interacting w/ others #readadv -8:19 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace Q3 First started with in-state connections and meetups, no plan, pretty haphazard. #readadv -8:19 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn A3. I never really had a plan, but think technology did a lot of it for me. #readadv -8:19 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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LizB @BethReads I was just thinking that! It helps me to see the different types of libraries, librarians & library experiences#readadv -

sophiebiblio Same. Bless its 140-character heart. RT@BethReads: My PLN is much more varied than it could be otherwise thanks to Twitter. #readadv -8:18 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB RT @BethReads: My PLN is much more varied than it could be otherwise thanks to Twitter. #readadv -8:18 PM Jan 17th, 2013

angelina41 Probably the biggest advantage of my virtual PLN is the constant reminder of why our profession is important, how it changes

lives. #readadv -8:18 PM Jan 17th, 2013

BethReads My PLN is much more varied than it could be otherwise thanks to Twitter. #readadv -8:18 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio Q3: If youre a veteran librarian, describe for our newer colleagues how you built your PLN. Did you set specific goals? #readadv -8:18 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @bookslover ditto! #readadv -8:18 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @LizB A2 that's where the magic began! *reminisces* #readadv -8:17 PM Jan 17th, 2013

bookslover I have begun to follow so many amazing librarians here who inspire me #readadv -8:17 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB RT @sophiebiblio: SO TRUE. MT @helgagrace: A2 Twitter is the [PLN] gateway drug. #readadv -8:16 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @sophiebiblio mine have become IRL friends but still never met IRL ie @jpetroroy @samanthamarcy@undercoverlib @nikarella #readad v -8:16 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio SO TRUE. MT @helgagrace: A2 Twitter is the [PLN] gateway drug. #readadv -8:15 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB RT @stevelibrarian: A2 Its mostly Twitter but I meet lots of great new librarians doing my podcast, http://t.co/pt5cKuuW#readadv -8:15
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TKSlibrarian A2: #readadv face to face PLN with librarians in my district and monthly meetings with area middle school librarians-8:15 PM

bookslover I am very active in my local library association& I connect virtually mainly here in Twitter #readadv -8:15 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @helgagrace boom shakalakah :) #readadv -8:15 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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LizB A2 so virtual became real. and as some people have moved, like @mrabey, I connect more online than f2f #readadv -8:15 PM Jan 17th,

librarianosnark A2: i read a lot of blogs, conferences. #readadv-8:15 PM

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LibrarianE13 A2: mine is almost 100% virtual either twitter or email #readadv -8:15 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @booksNyarn A2 yeah, so different from when I was devoted to bloglines (RIP). #readadv -8:15 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB A2 technically, I first met @sophiebiblio from reading her blog,

then at a state YA meeting in person #readadv -8:14 PM Jan 17th, 2013

stevelibrarian A2 It's mostly Twitter but I meet lots of great new librarians doing my podcast, http://t.co/KHeK8ZLV Google Reader is invaluable #readadv -8:14 PM Jan 17th, 2013

TKSlibrarian A2: Twitter, blogs, conferences, school librarians have a community at http://t.co/uju2ZRJL #readadv -8:14 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @angelina41 we must meet IRL, you're like 30 mins away :) #readadv -8:14 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace A2 Twitter is the gateway drug. #readadv -8:14 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @LibrarianE13 great question -- it's a balance. Lots of my tweeps/FB friends become IRL friends & viceversa.#readadv -8:14 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn @sophiebiblio A2. Agreed. Twitter has led me to most of the blogs I read, & mostly it will be piecemeal, for info I want at time. #readadv -8:14 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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LizB A2: I'd say more virtual than f2f, but I'm fortunate in that I think i have more f2f opportunities than others #readadv -8:14 PM Jan 17th,

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LibrarianE13 @LizB I bet! I haven't been able 2 do that yet - most of my twitter ppl r spread across the country :/ #readadv -8:14 PM Jan 17th,

angelina41 @LizB Yes, and Twitter has greatly enhanced my conference experiences! #readadv -8:13 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @librarianosnark are we cursed?! Glad you could make it. #readadv -8:13 PM Jan 17th, 2013

librarianosnark A1: Sarah, tween librarian. reading CLAWS#readadv -8:13 PM

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LizB RT @LibrarianE13: Another question - is most of your PLN virtual or face2face (IRL) ? #readadv -8:13 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @sophiebiblio ditto #readadv -8:13 PM Jan 17th, 2013

librarianosnark sorry i'm late! there always seems to be accident on the nights of these chats! #readadv -8:13 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @sophiebiblio @angelina41 being able to put names to online people at conference is so awesome! #readadv -8:13 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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booksNyarn A2. I call myself a technogeek, and find it really hard to be disconnected: computer, iDevices, ereaders. #readadv -8:13 PM Jan

TKSlibrarian A1: David here. Middle School librarian in KY. Just finished reading Harken. Now reading Wonder by Palacio. #readadv-8:13 PM
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LibrarianE13 @LizB I feel like twitter IS gchat esp when u connect w/ someone atst goes as fast as IM :) #readadv -8:12 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @booksNyarn A2 I don't use blogs as much as I used to. Now, what I read I find through Twitter, mostly.#readadv -8:12 PM
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stevelibrarian A1 Steve, public library in metro Atlanta, currently reading HIDE and GLAMOUR IN GLASS. #readadv -8:12 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 Another question - is most of your PLN virtual or face2face (IRL) ? #readadv -8:12 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @angelina41 YES yes yes to conferences. I am very lucky to get to attend. :-) #readadv -8:12 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB A2: twitter is big for me (obv., water is wet), along w/ blogs, listservs, emails, gmail/gchat #readadv -8:12 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn A2. Twitter for sure, blogs, a little FB. #readadv -8:11 PM Jan 17th,

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sophiebiblio A2 key players in my PLN are @lizb @catagator@mytweendom @professornana @thatan dromeda@justinlibrarian & many more #readadv -8:11 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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LibrarianE13 A2: also any contacts I can make IRL at conferences, also like @angela41 said blogs, listservs r huge! #readadv -8:11 PM Jan

BethReads A2: Twitter, blogs, conferences with listservs distantly after. A few co-workers. #readadv -8:11 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace A2 Twitter mostly, but Facebook also starting to play a huge role. Get to know people online and strengthen ties in person. #readadv -8:11 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 A2: twitter is HUGE for my PLN, includes a variety of librarians (& friends) use smartphone / computer 2 keep up#readadv -8:10 PM Jan 17th, 2013

angelina41 A2: Twitter, blogs, listservs, conferences, chats with other professionals. #readadv -8:10 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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sophiebiblio A2 I definitely do. Twitter & FB are my main tools, but e-mail & good old phone calls help, too. #readadv -

LizB A2 One of the reasons i like "PLN" is it puts a name to what I'm trying to do online #readadv -8:10 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn @LizB I will be cracking open Winning Grants afterwards! Joy. #readadv -8:10 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @booksNyarn that sounds like...fun? #readadv -8:09 PM Jan 17th, 2013

BethReads @LizB Yes, but I'm sure I'll have to backtrack next week for winners. #readadv -8:09 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB Q2: Describe your PLN. Do you have one? Whos in it? What tools (analog or digital) do you use to build YOUR learning community? #readadv -8:09 PM Jan 17th, 2013

booksNyarn A1. Kristi, a library director in western MA. Currently reading Strategic Planning for Results - guess what I am doing this year? #readadv -8:09 PM Jan 17th, 2013

angelina41 @LizB So far, it's one of my favorite parts of the book!#readadv -8:07 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio @LizB A1 me, too! I thought it was structurally weak, but still super-compelling. #readadv -8:07 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @BethReads a 2013 book? I'm jealous! #readadv -8:07 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB @angelina41 oh, what do you think of Willo & Willo's voice?#readadv -8:07 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB a1 and I just finished BRIDES OF ROLLROCK ISLAND by Margo Lanagan #readadv -8:06 PM Jan 17th, 2013

BethReads Beth, public librarian in Ohio, reading Return to Me by Justina Chen #readadv -8:06 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio A1: Sophie, former YA & HS librarian, now program coordinator/social media guru for @librarylinknj, reading ONE YEAR IN COAL HARBOR #readadv -8:06 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB A1: I'm Liz, I work at a library for the blind & print disabled in NJ, I blog at slj at http://t.co/2TiM6UbI #readadv -8:06 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @LizB Erin, ref lib outside of Nashville, currently reading FIRE :) #readadv -8:06 PM Jan 17th, 2013

angelina41 A1: Angela, Teen Services Librarian in Nashville, reading AFTER THE SNOW by S.D. Crockett. #readadv -8:06 PM Jan 17th, 2013

helgagrace A1 Anna, a reference librarian in Western MA, *A Memory of Light*, and I may have to run off to re-put my child to bed. #readadv -8:06 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LizB Q1: Introduce yourself! Who are you, where do you work, and what are you reading? #readadv -8:05 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio Before we get into it, a bit of housekeeping: well post questions w/the number, like so: Q1. Please post responses prefaced by A1. #readadv -8:04 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio Let us know if you have any suggestions for future discussion topics. #readadv #readadv -8:04 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio Tonights chat will be 60 minutes -- well wrap up right at 9 PM EST. #readadv #readadv -8:04 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio Miss the last chat? Read the rchive of our discussion of New Adult books: http://t.co/6RllgnzA andhttp://t.co/licdAnel #readadv -8:03
PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio If youre NOT using TweetChat, make sure to tag your tweets with #readadv, so we can archive them! #readadv-8:03 PM Jan 17th, 2013

LibrarianE13 @sophiebiblio disregard last tweet! thx! #readadv-8:03 PM Jan 17th, 2013

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angelina41 RT @sophiebiblio: This week: Tackling Recognition, Support, and PLNs (personal learning networks)" #readadv -8:03 PM Jan

Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio If youre using Tweetchat, the hashtag #readadvwill be automatically added #readadv -8:03 PM

LibrarianE13 @sophiebiblio do u have links to any of the recent blog posts by chance? #readadv -8:03 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio You can follow the discussion by searching#readadv, or by using this room: http://t.co/P1ulXoIo.#readadv -8:03 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio All of these posts can be read through links here:http://t.co/hl1sHuj7 #readadv -8:02 PM Jan 17th, 2013

sophiebiblio The topic springs from a series of recent blog posts about professional recognition, participation & connectedness w/colleagues. #readadv -8:02 PM Jan 17th, 2013