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Getting the Word Out


I am finishing up a practicum at Capital Newspapers, publisher of the Wisconsin State Journal and The Capital Times. For one of my final projects there, I again implemented instant messaging. This time I implemented it into the news library’s intranet: “The Library Files.” I was comfortable enough with it from my [...]

The Technical Side of IM


Choosing the right technology for your library and what you want to accomplish is important. It could be the difference between success and failure. That is why it took multiple meetings and testings for Jonathan and I to decide which IM service to use in our library.
We finally decided on using Meebo because [...]

The Practical Side of IM


Technology needs are an important factor when implementing any new program, but they are rarely the most important. Planning is key to success when undertaking a new project.
This is what took up a great deal of my time when I started to implement IM reference at Edgewood. If one thinks only about the [...]