What are your library’s social media goals? At first glance, the answer to that question might not seem all that…
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Forget Pokemon Go. Your library has real problems
Ok, I admit, that’s a bit of an incendiary headline, and I’m not really advocating that your library forego taking…
10 facts about social media that might make you think
Because, numbers. Do any of these numbers change how you think about your library’s social media strategy? Facebook: Facebook’s monthly…
Link roundup: things your library should be paying attention to right now
I’ve only listed the three I think are most important right now, because we all get overwhelmed. Fill up on caffeine…
5 fast ways to up your library’s Twitter game
I spend a lot of time on Twitter. Nevertheless, it is a tricky social media tool to get right. Things move…
[GUEST POST] A library admin’s take on social media
Don Yarman is the Deputy Director at the Delaware County District Library in Ohio. I’ve known Don for more than…
Is Facebook still free?
The answer to that question is, in short: Sorta. Kinda. Maybe. This week, Facebook announced a new feature for Facebook…
5 reasons why your library shouldn’t be cross-posting
I know, it’s convenient to use the exact same, exact content for your library’s Twitter and Facebook accounts. And, yes,…
Making the most of your social media effort: Part II
(One concern I hear a lot of is “How do we find time for this social media stuff? We don’t…
Considering 2010 for libraries and technology
At the end of every year, lots of media outlets and assorted gurus make predictions about what is going to…
Unsticking Glue
This week I’m chatting about a web application called Glue . I look at a good number of web applications,…
Building social capital
If your library is on Facebook, Twitter or other social media site, congratulations. You’ve started down the road to helping…
Social Media in 20 Bite-Sized Pieces
“Winners take imperfect action while others are sitting around perfecting their plans.” –Kevin Nation Be the voice that is remembered,…
When social media becomes overwhelming: how to cope
Social networking is here to stay, in form or another. I think we all get it now; this stuff can…