social media and the library

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Benefits of Social Media

• Connect with millions of people

• Easy way to keep patrons informed– Promotional– Interactive

What is Twitter?

• Twitter is a fast-growing, free messaging service

• Twitter lets people send and receive short messages (tweets) via the web or their phone

• Useful for exchanging many different kinds of information

How Do You Use Twitter?

• Logon to www.twitter.com • Sign in• You can:

– “Tweet” (or send a message)– Search for friends, people who are

talking about the library, etc.– To automatically see what someone else

is saying, you “follow” them

Who Uses Twitter?

• People• Businesses• News outlets• Cobb County

• http://bit.ly/Xl8S6

Why Would a Library Use Twitter?

• Announce:– Special Programs and Events– New or Popular Books– Volunteer/Job Opportunities– Holiday Hours

• Link to:– Blog Posts– Videos and Photos

Why Would a Library Use Facebook?

• To promote basic library info and news

• Build an online following• Stay relevant

How Can I Learn More?

• Check out my delicious bookmarks: juliahuprich

• Get on Twitter! (Follow me: @juliahuprich)• Sign up for a Facebook account!• Watch this presentation again on

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