What are your library’s social media goals? At first glance, the answer to that question might not seem all that difficult. And, if I ask you (or other library staff) this question, you might come…
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Ok, I admit, that’s a bit of an incendiary headline, and I’m not really advocating that your library forego taking advantage of the viral new trend that is actually pretty advantageous for libraries. But, I do worry…
Comments closedBecause, numbers. Do any of these numbers change how you think about your library’s social media strategy? Facebook: Facebook’s monthly active user base is expected to surpass 1.43 billion in the first quarter of 2015.…
Comments closedI’ve only listed the three I think are most important right now, because we all get overwhelmed. Fill up on caffeine and get reading, folks. Does Google Think Your Library is Mobile Friendly? If you ignore…
Comments closedI spend a lot of time on Twitter. Nevertheless, it is a tricky social media tool to get right. Things move so quickly, and engagement is perhaps more elusive than on some other platforms. I’m always…
1 CommentDon Yarman is the Deputy Director at the Delaware County District Library in Ohio. I’ve known Don for more than a decade, and one of his most endearing traits is his ability to speak truth…
1 CommentThe answer to that question is, in short: Sorta. Kinda. Maybe. This week, Facebook announced a new feature for Facebook Profiles (individual users–people–not Facebook Pages for brands/organizations). Users now have the option to “promote” their…
1 CommentI know, it’s convenient to use the exact same, exact content for your library’s Twitter and Facebook accounts. And, yes, I know social media takes a lot of time! But, if it’s worth doing, it’s…
2 Comments(One concern I hear a lot of is “How do we find time for this social media stuff? We don’t have a full staff anymore and we’re already going nuts trying to do the things…
Comments closedAt the end of every year, lots of media outlets and assorted gurus make predictions about what is going to be happening in the next 365-odd days. But how often do libraries stop to think…
2 CommentsThis week I’m chatting about a web application called Glue . I look at a good number of web applications, and some are useful. Unfortunately, Glue is not one of those. The premise of Glue…
2 CommentsIf your library is on Facebook, Twitter or other social media site, congratulations. You’ve started down the road to helping your library engage in new forms of communication and public relations. However, just being there…
Comments closed“Winners take imperfect action while others are sitting around perfecting their plans.” –Kevin Nation Be the voice that is remembered, not just heard. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Be willing to put yourself a bit…
Comments closedSocial networking is here to stay, in form or another. I think we all get it now; this stuff can no longer be considered a fad, but is now an integral part of our culture. …
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