The real basics...

If you are one of the lucky people attending the booked-out workshop on Wednesday 8 November congratulations. Leading up to the workshop each day we will be posting some suggestions for you to consider prior to attending the workshop.

However, before you start thinking about the content of your blog, lets start with the real basics. Wikipedia link talks about the history of blogs since 1994, and what they have be used for over time.

If you are aware of websites about blogs that others might find useful - why not leave a comment and share your suggestions.

It's popular....

Thanks to everyone who registered to attend ALIA SA's first Blogging Basics 101 workshop. We are looking forward to the workshop in just over a week's time.

The session is now full. However, if you missed out, but are still interested please contact Fiona Butcher. We are currently looking at developing a repeat of this workshop, due to the numbers of interested people.

Workshop details - when, where and what!

As Helen said, this blog will be used in a practical hands-on workshop called Blogging Basics 101 which will show you:

• How to set up a blog for yourself or your library
• How to take your first steps into blogging by contributing to joint or community blogs
• Some great ideas and examples from library bloggers across Australia, including the range of blogging software you can choose from

WHEN: Wednesday November 8th
WHERE: Computer Training Room, Level 1, Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide (map)
TIME: 5:30pm for 6:00 - 7:30
COST: $5.00 ALIA members, $6.00 Non-ALIA members
Refreshments and PD certificate provided (this event earns 2 PD points in the ALIA PD Scheme)
RSVP to Fiona Butcher by Friday 3rd November

Proudly presented by ALIA SA

This is a great opportunity to "play" with blogging technology and discuss your questions or ideas with colleagues in a fun environment. If you already contribute to a personal or library blog, please come along and share your experiences with others!

First post

ALIA-SA is planning to conduct a "how-to" workshop on creating your own blog or web-log, in November 2006. There are a large number of library-related blogs on the web. For information about other Australian library blogs, Libraries Interact has a great list of links.

Blogs have a variety of uses. For libraries they can assist in the promotion of your library service, and the sharing of information with staff and customers.

This blog has been created as a demonstration of what can be possible.

Once we decide when the session will be - we will post it here!