Making the most of your social media effort: Part I

(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 we have to do!”  There’s not a single, good answer that fits every library.  But, for those that have prioritized… Continue reading Making the most of your social media effort: Part I

Got a Fiverr?

We all know that libraries are in a major budget crisis.  What we don’t always know is how to cut costs.  Well, I won’t make any claims that I can answer that question, either.  What I will share with you today is an interesting new service that can help your library get some things done… Continue reading Got a Fiverr?

Firefly: every page a chat room?

Lately, I’ve been checking out a newish web app called Firefly.  It’s a simple chat script that enables people to chat with each other directly on a web page, rather than in a separate instant messaging client or Meebo-like widget.  You literally can click anywhere on a web page and just start chatting, once you’ve… Continue reading Firefly: every page a chat room?