Blogging for libraries (swfln)

Blogging for Libraries Deb Hanson Southwest Florida Library Network Paraprofessional Day May 12, 2010

What is a blog?
A web-based log or journal
A conversation
A public forum
A place to reflect on what you learn and how you think
A place to ask and answer questions
Blogs in Plain English by CommonCraft http://www.flickr.com/photos/somewhatfrank/251789400/

Why Your Library Should Blog

Builds Advocacy http://www.flickr.com/photos/njla/3839205207/

Builds Community http://www.flickr.com/photos/maintainitproject/3019813899/

Keeps You Current

Engages Patrons http://www.flickr.com/photos/ingwii/2830551203/

Connects your library globally

Libraries that blog…

Starting a blog for your library… http://www.flickr.com/photos/jon_marshall/260978898/

Find out about your organization’s policy on blogging…

Choose Your Platform Wordpress TypePad Blogger Your library’s website…

Choose your focus…
What do you want to say/share?
Who is your audience?
What do you want to accomplish by blogging?
What subjects are off-limits?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rogersg/3814863064/

What’s really worth blogging about?
Book reviews
Programs & events
How to use the library’s resources
General library news
What are your (and your patrons) ideas?

Who in your organization should blog?
Librarians
Paraprofessionals
Director
Managers
Patrons

Keeping people reading
Short, to the point
Simple posts
Invite conversation
Pose a question
Post regularly

Provide resources…
Include hyperlinks
Articles
Videos
Audiocasts

Be responsible
Be fair
Cite sources (even other blogs)
Be transparent
www.flickr.com/photos/cambodia4kidsorg/267060150/

Blog Rules: Stay Safe
Names
Photos
Personal information

Measure your success
Traffic data
Posts/comments
Feedback

Questions? [email_address] Twitter: @debh2u

Blogging for libraries (swfln)

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