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A goal without a plan is just a wish

How to set better library social media goals

Posted on March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 by Laura

What are your library’s social media goals? At first glance, the answer to that question might not seem all that…

Posted in social mediaTagged goals, socialmedia
The elephant in the room

Forget Pokemon Go. Your library has real problems

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Laura

Ok, I admit, that’s a bit of an incendiary headline, and I’m not really advocating that your library forego taking…

Posted in Keeping UpTagged facebook, responsive, socialmedia
Statistics

10 facts about social media that might make you think

Posted on May 14, 2015May 14, 2015 by Laura

Because, numbers.  Do any of these numbers change how you think about your library’s social media strategy? Facebook: Facebook’s monthly…

Posted in social mediaTagged socialmedia
Western roundup

Link roundup: things your library should be paying attention to right now

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Laura

I’ve only listed the three I think are most important right now, because we all get overwhelmed. Fill up on caffeine…

Posted in Keeping UpTagged mobile, socialmedia
5 quick Twitter tips

5 fast ways to up your library’s Twitter game

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Laura

I spend a lot of time on Twitter.  Nevertheless, it is a tricky social media tool to get right.  Things move…

Posted in social mediaTagged socialmedia, twitter1 Comment on 5 fast ways to up your library’s Twitter game
Deep thoughts: a library admin's take on social media

[GUEST POST] A library admin’s take on social media

Posted on January 15, 2015January 29, 2015 by Laura

Don Yarman is the Deputy Director at the Delaware County District Library in Ohio. I’ve known Don for more than…

Posted in social mediaTagged socialmedia1 Comment on [GUEST POST] A library admin’s take on social media
Is Facebook still free?

Is Facebook still free?

Posted on October 4, 2012February 2, 2015 by Laura

The answer to that question is, in short:  Sorta.  Kinda.  Maybe. This week, Facebook announced a new feature for Facebook…

Posted in social mediaTagged facebook, freemium, socialmedia1 Comment on Is Facebook still free?
5 reasons why your library needs to stop cross-posting

5 reasons why your library shouldn’t be cross-posting

Posted on June 28, 2012February 2, 2015 by Laura

I know, it’s convenient to use the exact same, exact content for your library’s Twitter and Facebook accounts.  And, yes,…

Posted in social mediaTagged crossposting, socialmedia2 Comments on 5 reasons why your library shouldn’t be cross-posting

Making the most of your social media effort: Part II

Posted on August 9, 2010September 13, 2021 by Laura

(One concern I hear a lot of is “How do we find time for this social media stuff?  We don’t…

Posted in social mediaTagged facebook, iphone, socialmedia, socialnetworking, software, twitter

Considering 2010 for libraries and technology

Posted on December 30, 2009September 13, 2021 by Laura

At the end of every year, lots of media outlets and assorted gurus make predictions about what is going to…

Posted in Keeping Up, mobileTagged iphone, newyear, predictions, socialmedia, twitter2 Comments on Considering 2010 for libraries and technology

Unsticking Glue

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laura

This week I’m chatting about a web application called Glue .  I look at a good number of web applications,…

Posted in Keeping Up, social media, software, Web 2.0Tagged glue, socialmedia, webapps2 Comments on Unsticking Glue

Building social capital

Posted on September 16, 2009September 13, 2021 by Laura

If your library is on Facebook, Twitter or other social media site, congratulations.  You’ve started down the road to helping…

Posted in social mediaTagged facebook, socialcapital, socialmedia, twitter

Social Media in 20 Bite-Sized Pieces

Posted on August 24, 2009August 24, 2009 by Laura

“Winners take imperfect action while others are sitting around perfecting their plans.” –Kevin Nation Be the voice that is remembered,…

Posted in Keeping Up, social media, Web 2.0Tagged socialmedia

When social media becomes overwhelming: how to cope

Posted on July 9, 2009September 13, 2021 by Laura

Social networking is here to stay, in form or another.  I think we all get it now; this stuff can…

Posted in social mediaTagged facebook, socialmedia, twitter
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