Social Media and Mobile Technology

Initiatives in Academic Libraries

Melissa PlaceReference & Digital Services Librarian

Business LibraryCox School of Business

Southern Methodist University

Bridwell Library Business Library Central University Libraries

◦ Degolyer Library◦ Fondren Library Center◦ Hamon Arts Library◦ Institute for the Study of Earth and Man◦ SMU-in-Plano Library Resource Room◦ SMU-in-Taos Fort Burgwin Library

Underwood Law Library

SMU Libraries

SMU Cox Business Library http

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Free web-based polling 1 user with 40 responses per poll Multiple choice or open-ended responses Library-led workshops & instruction sessions

Poll Everywhere

www.polleverywhere.com

Examples

BBA Orientation Company Research

Mobile website

‣Not an app

‣Works on all devices

‣Auto redirects for phones

‣Customizableo 10 top-levelo 10 2nd level

‣Springshare

QR Code

Quick Response Code Two-dimensional bar code Download app to read or use native app

within phone◦ Ex: Google Goggles for iPhone & Android

QR codes

http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

Social Media

Future Initiatives

Melissa PlaceReference & Digital Services LibrarianBusiness LibraryCox School of BusinessSouthern Methodist University214.768.4654mplace@smu.edu

Thank you!