[Web4lib] Launch of _SciTechNet(sm): Science and Technology Social Networking Services_

[Gerry Mckiernan]

****APOLOGIES FOR RECEIPT OF DUPLICATE POSTINGS_

Friends/

I am pleased to announce the launch of _SciTechNet(sm): Science and
Technology Social Networking Services_

_SciTechNet(sm)_ is devoted to "describing and documenting online
social networking services in the Sciences and Technology and is
available at 

[ http://scitechnet.blogspot.com/]

_SciTechNet(sm) has been seeded with a full description of the _Nature
Network_
an ** online meeting place for * [scientists] and fellow scientists
to gather, talk and find out about the latest scientific news and
events.*

Within the _Nature Network_ registered members 

***can create their own personal profile in which they can describe
themselves and their research interests
***establish a group for one*s lab, department or institution, or
create a topic-based group 
***join and have discussions with group members 
***build their own online network of like-minded people
***offer you views on developments in their fields or in the broader
world of science
***post comments on other individual*s blogs 
***search and browse a comprehensive listing of all forthcoming
seminars and conferences;
***registered users can post their own events
***read the latest news, views and historical insights in the news
sections of the networks featured cities
***discuss articles using the network*s commenting system
***browse local job listings

For Full Details And Links for the Nature Network Visit SciTechNet(sm)
[ http://scitechnet.blogspot.com/ ]

BTW: There is a Feedburner Webfeed for _SciTechNet_ at 

[ http://feeds.feedburner.com/SciTechNet ]

I have identified other SciTech SNS but would appreciate learning of
Any and All Others

There is a companion Facebook group devoted to "describing, discussing,
and documenting online social networking services in the Sciences and
Technology" and is available at 

[ http://iastate.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4831814891 ]

Enjoy!

/Gerry

Gerry McKiernan
Associate Professor
Science and Technology Librarian
Iowa State University Library
Ames IA 50011

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