More than just poking your friends! Learn how to: make social media work for your organisation as a tool for communication and engagement; reach a wide and varied audience in a professional capacity; and explore the ethical and legal issues you should consider when unleashing the power of social media.
Social media know-how
Date: Wednesday 4th November 2009 & Wednesday 17th February 2010
Time: 09:45 - 16:45
Venue: MLA London, 4th Floor, 53-56 Great Sutton Street, London EC1V 0DG
This one-day interactive workshop will explore the opportunities that social media/Web 2.0 offers Museums, Libraries and Archives. The day will focus on free or inexpensive applications and provide easy ways for you to use new media to engage with a range of stakeholders. The course will help you understand the jargon and will offer practical guidance on areas including blogging, social networks, podcasting, wikis and social bookmarks.
· Exploring the changing media climate and an introduction to Social Media exploring the different ways we communicate
· Storytelling: Examples of how museums, archives and libraries are harnessing social media - case studies, blogs, podcasts, social networks, user generated content.
· understanding the needs of the audience
· Creating a web presence for a particular project
· Applications of social media - how else can the tools be used to engage stakeholders
Although not essential, it would be useful if delegates are able to bring a laptop with them for the day.
Trainer: SoundDelivery
Price: £125 (+VAT) per delegate; cost includes all course papers, refreshments, and lunch.
London based museum may be eligible for a Renaissance London funded place. Please call Sarah on 020 7549 1712 to check availability
MLA London's training programme can be viewed in full here <http://www.mlalondon.org.uk/lmal/index.cfm?NavigationID=103> *
Bookings: Download a booking form for MLA London's training courses <http://www.mlalondon.org.uk/uploads/documents/WFD_Booking_Form_2009.doc> or contact Sarah on 020 7549 1712; or to request a form via email: [log in to unmask]
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