The Beginner's Guide to Social Media

For those who are interested learning the ropes of social media, Marc Georges of Mashable Social Media has provided a beginner's guide on the following social networking websites:

• Tumblr
• LinkedIn
• Reddit
• Facebook
• Twitter

If you are familiar with these services, check out tips and tricks to advance your skills.

10 Tips for Searching LinkedIn

Make the Connection: Mastering the Skills for Professional Networking

This online webinar will take place on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 11 AM (CST). Participants will learn rules and techniques maximizing business and social networking interactions. In addition, you will learn the following:

• Pre-planning techniques for networking events
• Best practices for professional interactions
• Networking pitfalls to avoid
• Effective follow-up etiquette

The speakers are Carol A. Waston, Library Director and Wendy Moore, Acquisitions Librarian at the University of Georgia School of Law Library.

The cost is $30 for members, $60 for nonmembers and $150 for site registration. Register by June 14th.

Social Media for Government Communicators

The Social Media for Government Communicators' Conference will take place at the NASA Space Center in Houston, TX September 12-14, 2012.

Attendees will learn practical strategies, tips, and tools utilizing strategies in social media. If you are interested in attending this event, you can register here.

Twitter Content Incorporated into Factiva

Social media micro-blogger Twitter will have streams available on Factiva.  This will provide customers relevant and timely news in 31 industries including energy, financial, and technology by the most influential tweeters from the globe. The content is available on business search engine tool Factiva Snapshot that will help business to gather intelligence, identify trends, opportunities and risks.

LinkedIn Launches iPad App

Professional social networking website, LinkedIn launched an iPad app along with revamped versions for its iPhone and Android apps.

Twitter Acronyms You Need To Know

Nicholas Carson of Business Insider provided a list of Twitter Abbreviations, Acronyms and Hashtags. I find it helpful for those who are new to the microblogging social networking service. 

Social Media for Business Research

April Kessler provided a list and presentation of Social Media websites that are being used for business research, competitive intelligence, business start-ups and much more.

21 Resources for Library Marketing with Social Media

There are so many good (and free!) marketing opportunities on social media channels. Here are some articles and blog posts which offer advice for making the most of these. 21 Resources for Library Marketing with Social Media

Google+: a basic overview

Legal bloggers Kevin O'Keefe and LexBlog presents, Google+: a basic overview

The ROI of Social Media

Pinterest stands apart in a crowded social network world

100 Ways to Become a Twitter Power User

100 Ways to Become a Twitter Power User

Social Pulse

Reuters has launched the news media social site, Social Pulse. The website uses trends from Twitters account Reuters and other journalists that follow news headlines. Sectors include: Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Industrial, and etc. One key section that Social Pulse has is that they posted with Klout to track the most social CEOs and you can view their profile and access their Twitter page.

Federal Agencies Using Social Media

Here is a list of Federal Agencies using Social Media. These include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, RSS feeds, Flickr and etc.

The 500+ Friend Introvert

The 500+ Friend Introvert

This post from 3 Geeks and a Law Blog intrigues me. Younger people have no problems posting, tweeting, meeting people virtually, but are shy in real life crowds. Is this indicative of the times, or did we have more mentors in the past to shepard us through the first few conferences and social hours?

Adios, Facebook and Twitter ... Hello, Google+

Larry Bodine's article on the new social media feature Google+ and how it will be a major benefit for business development purposes to attorneys.

LinkedIn's New App for iPhone and Android

LinkedIn's new and refreshing mobile apps for iPhone, Android and a new Hmtl5 website. The professional social networking website reorganized 4 areas: network updates, the inbox, profile information and information about the network are accessible via a highly visual interface. Attached to the article is a Youtube demonstration of the app. Read more.

Using LinkedIn’s People Search for Business Development

Larry Bodine's article on utilizing LinkedIn's Advanced People Search tool for lawyers who are interested in expanding their clientele.

Westlaw on Facebook

Westlaw has a Facebook page.If yo have an account and interested, please enter "Westlaw (Product/Service)" in the search box. Press "Like" to receive postings such as research tips, links to blogs, legal news and etc.