You'll be happy to know that this is the final installment of the Blogging Goes to College Brainstorming Session. This last topic was a debate on where to host library/college blogs: in-house or out-of-house. Here are the pros for each side.
In-house:
- Can include branding – university URL, logo, etc
- Privacy issues
- Follow federal and state mandates – FERPA
- Blogger’s “next blog” button won’t be interpreted as being part of your university
- Customizable
- Credibility – the university is behind you (could be a problem if negative things are said)
- Having a standard structure makes support easier
- Rights management – copyright
Out-of-house:
- Don’t need approval from IT
- Quicker to create
- Choose your own software
- Inexpensive
- Hosted elsewhere
- People are familiar with the format
- Open content/freedom of speech
- Can sort of be anonymous
- Don’t lose it when you graduate
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