The 25th blog post in the Productivity series looks at useful sources on productivity techniques. I don't think I can do better than simply link to the post, as it's fantastically useful.
http://www.academicpkm.org/2013/12/09/year-productivity-session-25-sources-revealed/
Productivity for Academic Librarians and Researchers: Session 24 - Characteristics of a Vibrant Personal Learning Network
Session 24 of the Productivity for Academic Librarians and Researchers programme looks at learning communities. It suggests choosing an online community and actively participating, discussing topics and sharing links. It's good advice and something I intend to try.
Productivity for Academic Librarians and Researchers: Session 23 - Productive Meetings
Session 23 looks at meetings. I actually like the way meetings are done at my workplace - at least as far as my own role in them is concerned (the meetings that management have do not look like fun!). My biggest tip for an effective meeting is: have an agenda and know exactly what you are going to talk about. This way you don't get bogged down in unnecessary discussion.
For longer meetings, tea and biscuits/cake are also very good for morale!
For longer meetings, tea and biscuits/cake are also very good for morale!
Productivity for Academic Librarians and Researchers: Session 22 - Revisiting PLNs
Session 22 is about revisiting PLNs. I seem to have got rather behind on this, so I will keep this brief. I have really neglected Twitter of late so I will make an effort to get more involved once again. It was the main method by which I learned of and discussed interesting things, and I do miss it.
Productivity for Academic Librarians and Researchers: Session 21 - Blogs – Their Care and Feeding
Productivity session 21 looks at blogs. I have followed a number of blogs since before starting my own a few years ago. I've got to know several other librarians via their Twitter feeds and their blogs, and blogs offer opportunities for extended writing and exploration of ideas that Twitter doesn't.
I don't know if my blog network has changed all that much over the last couple of years. Which is a sign, perhaps, that I should look into expanding it a little.
I don't know if my blog network has changed all that much over the last couple of years. Which is a sign, perhaps, that I should look into expanding it a little.
Productivity for Academic Librarians and Researchers: Session 20 - Following Our Digital Footprints
Session 20 looks at digital footprints. Way back when I was doing the 23 Things programme I looked at this in more depth and edited my LinkedIn profile, blog page and anything else within my power. Googling myself, it seems my singing Sheffield-based namesake is still going and with her dominating Google searches, I'm safe until page 15. Despite this, I think it's definitely time to make some changes - I've been thinking about updating this blog for a while, and I suppose I should edit my LinkedIn profile too...
Productivity for Academic Librarians and Researchers: Session 19 - Which Social Media Tool is Right for You?
Session 19 looks at social media and I found it interesting to explore the ways in which students and researchers can make use of Facebook and Twitter. Personally I've found Twitter extremely valuable in engaging with other librarians and information workers, and I think it's worthwhile to think about how social media networks can be utilised by library users.
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