Twitter and its Possible Uses

This week's 23ThingsKansas lesson is on microblogging--so now I have a Twitter account. My Twitter handle is lovestheprairie.

I am now following tweets from several libraries, Library Journal, and a parenting book publisher. I can see some great professional uses for libraries. Libraries could have individual accounts for various departments to keep patrons apprised of programs. It could also be a great way to communicate urgent changes, such as program cancellations due to weather or low interest. It seems that Twitter may be a type of "real time" communication that reaches a target audience. It would also be a good way to create targeted readers' advisory--a kind of "what do I read next?" from one's favorite librarian.

On a personal note, I think Twitter in addition to Facebook and a blog and email may be more information bombardment that I can handle. I may change my mind, but as a non-text message person, it's one more thing to keep track of. If I were "text ready" and used my cellphone heavily or was an iPhone user, it would make more sense.