Collecting Virtual Reference Statistics with an IM Chat-Bot

A perennial problem in libraries is capturing accurate statistics. This article addresses this problem with the creative use of Web 2.0 tools: Meebo and AOL Instant Messenger. It describes the development and implementation of an instant messaging "stat-bot" that prompts staff to record vi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mason R.K. Hall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Code4Lib 2008-06-01
Series:Code4Lib Journal
Online Access:http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/85