My library is in the process of redesigning our website and this time we are using Joomla. Our entire college campus decided to use this program so while it was not our choice to use it, I have to say that I am impressed. Joomla makes editing and designing a nice website so easy. You [...]
So you are putting together a fan page on facebook for your library? What should you include?
Here are 10 great things to include:
1. photos of your library.
2. a library video tour or other promotional videos.
3. a calendar of library events.
4. a rss feed of your library blog.
5. information about how to contact your library.
6. library [...]
Normally I share ideas about how you can use social networking to help your library. However, today I want to talk a bit about how you can end up ruining your library with social networking.
Here are some things that could happen and how to avoid them.
1. Trying to use too many social networking sites to [...]
What are the top 10 social networking tools for libraries?
Many people and libraries may have variations of this list but here are my top 10 according to my experience and opinions.
1. Facebook fan pages.
2. Blogger-blogs
3. Wikis- via wetpaint, media wiki or pbwiki. Which one you choose really depends on your preferences and resources.
4. MySpace- [...]
Do you find yourself in need of some assistance when it comes to finding another book to read? Or do you find you need some additional help in assisting your patrons with finding books they will enjoy. Although there are many sites which offer book reviews and other similar information, Book Seer is a site [...]
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