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  • Author(s): Kroski, Ellyssa1,2,3
  • Source:
    School Library Journal. Jul2008, Vol. 54 Issue 7, p31-35. 4p. 8 Color Photographs.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      Blogs; X Corp.; Instant messaging; Email; Interpersonal communication; Libraries & education
    • Abstract:
      This article discusses microblogging, a type of instant messaging that allows a person to communicate with all contacts in his or her social network, and its leading service provider Twitter. Twitter participants can use the Internet, email, or instant messaging to provide their contacts with short bits of information about their daily lives. Educators and Librarians are utilizing Twitter to engage students in classroom activities. INSETS: 10 Most "Followed" Librarians on Twitter;Five Fast Twitter Tips;Tweetorials.