If the profession fails to communicate its value, then the march of 'amateurisation' will continue, argues Ian Clark.
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If you want learn more about social media curation and/or start your own scoop.it you should read this excellent and detailed blog post from Shirley Williams. [note mg]
Are you asking the following questions: “What is social media curation?” and “How does it add value?” Are you like many business owners trying to get your head around curation and the associated benefits? Well I have come to realize, you are not alone!
In an earlier post I defined curation. In this post I would like us to revisit that definition and share how value can be gained by demonstrating how to use Scoop.it.
Reminder of What’s Social Media Curation?
With the exponential growth of social networks and blogs, the amount of information on the internet can be overwhelming and time consuming. Consequently, the role of the social media curator has become increasingly more attractive. Social media curation is when you filter, select, review and reposition quality content on the web for a specific audience and/or topic...
Read more: http://bit.ly/IRXDad Via Martin Gysler 
angel Graham's comment,
May 8, 2012 6:45 PM
These are all very good things. I do some already. Some I need to implement. Thank you.
Martin Gysler's comment,
May 9, 2012 5:17 AM
You're welcome Angel. I'm glad if you learned something new to improve your know-how!
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Successful bloggers are simply using a content strategy in their marketing efforts.
Many bloggers just seem to go through their daily writing and posting routine by winging it. They don’t achieve the success they see other bloggers attaining. What’s the secret? What are other bloggers doing differently? It’s possible that successful bloggers are simply using a content strategy in their marketing efforts. They give each piece of content a purpose and use it to its maximum ability.
In simple terms, they plan their content and their strategy... Via Martin Gysler
Martin Gysler's comment,
October 25, 2011 7:41 AM
You're welcome Karen! I'm happy if is useful for you and your network. Cheers!
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Up to librarians themselves to communicate and demonstrate their worth!