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Pinterest In LibrariesAlexis N. Cambas

Alexis.cambas@eagles.usm.edu

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An online pinboard to organize and share things and ideas

A social image book-marking system A tool for users to upload, save, sort,

and manage images

What is Pinterest?

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Displaying historic archives Promoting library activities Creating reading lists Sharing new collections Gaining ideas for new displays Getting inspiration for library programs Presenting staff members Starting book clubs Building library communities

How Can Libraries Use Pinterest?

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Example of a Library Pinterest

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The first step in creating a Pinterest board is to create an account with Pinterest.

This can be done through an email account or through Facebook.

After the account is created, click Add+ in the right-hand corner.

Choose ‘Create a Board’ to begin.

How to Create a Pinterest Board

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Creating a Board Give you Pinterest

board a name, description, and category.

Decide if this board will be a secret, where it will only be accessed by the creator or those invited, or not, where it will be publicly displayed.

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Once on your home screen with your created board, choose “Add a Pin.”

This can be done from the computer, a website, or something from Pinterest.

How to Add a Pin

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After choosing to upload a file from the computer, select “Choose File.”

Browse your computer for a file that you would like to pin.

Adding a Pin from a File from a Computer

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Adding a Pin from a File from a Computer

Indicate which board the pin will be attached to.

Give the photo a description.

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To add a pin from a website, type the URL into the search box.

Click “Find Images.”

Adding a Pin From a Website

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Adding a Pin From a Website

The website will be pulled up with the selection of images.

Select the image from the website to use for your pin.

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To add a pin from Pinterest, search the site for a pin.

This can be done through the search box.

Once a pin is selected, click “Pin it.”

Adding a Pin From Pinterest

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Adding a Pin From Pinterest

Choose what board that this pin will go to.

Create a new description for the pin before you re-pin it.

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Completed Pinterest Board

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Thank you for your attention. Questions?