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November 02, 2005
Ten Things About IM
Aaron posted ten things to know about IM Reference, which are useful starting points for any conversation with staff about why offering IM Reference is good for your library's soul. I'd like to highlight #3: "For some, not being available via IM is like not having a telephone number."
So true. I have friends that don't use the phone or answer e-mail. I either IM them, or I'm out of luck. And these are all 20 and 30 somethings. Think about the value that today's teens and tweens place on IM as a mode of communication. Does anyone believe that will go away with time? That they'll see the light of the power of e-mail and telephones? No. IM is their preferred method of communication, and all things point to it staying that way.
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I like Gaim too, but my only objection is that it takes up space in your taskbar, while Trillian runs from the system tray. As a serious multi-tasker, I like the system tray option. What I'm doing now is using Trillian for our library's IM account, and Gaim for my personal account. Helps me keep it straight when someone IMs me.
Posted by: Sarah Houghton (LiB) | November 2, 2005
I like Aaron's list. Wish I could post a comment on his blog. I would also mention Gaim as a good alternative to AOL IM and Trillian. It works with all three big IM utilities. We have 4 of us now using IM to reach each other on a regular basis. We have five full time librarians at Morrisville State College.
Posted by: Bill Drew | November 2, 2005
