The last month we have had some really good #medlibs discussions on Twitter. Many have been moderated by guest #medlibs who host the discussion on a specific topic.
Previous Topics:
- March 11, 2013 Chat with Ambulance Riding Librarian
- March 6, 2013 Apps and Tablets
- February 28, 2013 The Horizon Report
- February 20, 2013 Opinion vs Libel
I hosted the Apps and Tablets discussion (as well as several previous ones) it is not only fun but pretty darn easy to do. You welcome everybody to the group discussion and then you get the ball rolling with a question, thought or talking point that you post. From there the discussion almost takes on a life of its own. If there are specific points or topics you want to make sure you hit, then you monitor the discussion and throw them in either when the discussion moves that way or after a certain amount of time.
One important thing you need to know is you don’t have to be an expert in the topic to moderate. You just have to have an inquisitive mind and the ability to ask questions. The rest of the group will take the discussion and move with it. Often there are several people with many different perspectives that can help educate you and the rest of the group.
So if there is a topic you are dying to discuss, please become a #medlibs moderator. (Remember I said it is very easy.) Go to the #medlibs Calendar and click on a date that works for you. Then enter your topic and information in the details link. Once you have done that, you are on the schedule and we will look forward to tweeting with you.