This is a presentation on how to set up a Pinterest account and how it can be used for promoting services, catalogs, programs, and more for your library. By having a Pinterest account for the library. Project for LIS 457/557

1. Maria Gagne
LIS 457/557
Maria.gagne@e
agles.usm.edu
FOR THE LIBRARY
Pinterest for the Library, 6/19/2014

2.  Have you heard about the newest
social media craze Pinterest? Not
only is the site super addicting, but
it’s an excellent resource for
librarians.
 It’s also a way to connect with your
favorite authors, publishers, libraries,
and people you know,
 It’s also a way to find great craft
ideas, recipes, display ideas, and a
way to connect your library to your
community.
 You follow boards you find
interesting. You repin ideas that
make you giggle, make you think, or
make your creative juices flow.
 Similar to Facebook and Twitter
interactions, every time someone
comments, likes, or repins your item,
you’re making a connection for your
library.
WHAT IS PINTEREST?
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3.  Go to www.pinterest.com,and click join Pinterest
 The welcome to Pinterest Page should appear with the options:
- Sign up with Facebook
- Sign up with Twitter
- Sign up using email address
 Once you select you option you will be directed to Create your Account page
will appear.
- Choose a username
- Enter email address
- Pick a password
HOW TO SET UP AN ACCOUNT?
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4.  After the account
information is finished an
interest popup will follow
 Then Select pins that
interest you
 Automatically will have
your account following
out Pinterest users.
 Unfollowing these
selected users if allowed
later if you do not want to
see their pins
 When all interests are
selected click continue
ADD INTERESTS
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5.  Upon creating account you
are able to add detail to
your profile page
 Make sure not to include
too much personal
information since this
profile page will be public
 While your editing profile
details the option to set
your privacy setting is
available
 One option in the privacy
setting allows you to
disconnect from Facebook
or Twitter if you signed up
with it.
NEW ACCOUNT PRIVACY
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6. Select + Button
Click Create a Board
Type a Board Name
Select a Board
Category
Add Pinners
optionally
Click Create Board
CREATE A PINBOARD
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7.  Each Pin in your feed features
its own ”pin it” button
 When you find a pin you want
to repin then click on the pin
it on the pin
 A pop up with Pick a Board
should come up.
 Here you will select the board
you want the pin in and can
write a description for the pin.
 Then you will at the Pin It
button to repin it to your
chosen board.
 Also for pins you have the
option to add your own by
uploading them, or via URL by
clicking the + button and
either click Upload Pin or Add
from Website
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HOW TO PIN?

8.  Pinterest can be used in many ways
to help library stand out.
 It’s great for discovering new
programs and showing off book
displays.
 It’s great for showing off
collections and snag social media
users.
 It’s great for showing off services
your library provides to the
community.
 Lastly, it’s a great way to connect
with patrons, but needs to be
updated often to keep hooking
followers and to keep them
updated about why they should
come your site ,or even better your
library.
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LIBRARY AND PINTEREST

9. Showcasing Historic
Archives
Create Reading Lists
Sharing new ideas
Promoting library
activities
Research
Digital collections
Encouraging
Teens/Kids to read
Program inspiration
Highlighting staff
Running reading
programs
Library Display Ideas
Running Book Clubs
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OTHER WAYS LIBRARIES ARE USING
PINTEREST

10.  Our Library
 Past Programs
 Upcoming Books
 New Books
 Available E-Books
 Book Clubs
 City’s History
 Summer Reading Program
 For the Home Library
 From Page to Screen
 The Scholarly Library
 READ posters
 Book Art and Crafts
 Parent’s Guide for a Young
Reader
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PINBOARD IDEAS FOR LIBRARY

11.  ALA Magazine: http://pinterest.com/amlibraries/
 San Jose Library: http://pinterest.com/sanjoselibrary/
 Conde Nast Library: http://pinterest.com/cnlibrary/
 California State Library: http://pinterest.com/castatelibrary/
 New York Public Library: http://www.pinterest.com/nypl/
 Biblioteca UPM: http://pinterest.com/biblioupm/?d
 ICE Library: http://pinterest.com/biblioupm/?d
 Fullerton Public Library: http://pinterest.com/fullertonpl/
 IArtLibraries: http://pinterest.com/iartlibraries/
 Sacramento Public Library: http://pinterest.com/saclib/
 Birmingham Public Library: http://pinterest.com/bplonline/
 Penguin Library: http://pinterest.com/PenguinLibrary/
 Harris County Public Library: http://pinterest.com/hcpl/
 Scribner Library: http://pinterest.com/scribnerlibrary/
 And many more.
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LIBRARIES ON PINTEREST

12. Outreach
Ease of Use
Promotion
Collaboration
Curation
Visualizing Value
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OUTCOMES OF PINTEREST FOR LIBRARY

13.  Focus on pins patrons might be
interested in, and on “local” pins
as well.
 Think like “the library” rather
than an individual when pinning
something.
 Set up 16 boards for starters,
each with at least one staff
member in charge of it.
 Write a short, “tweetable” blurb
for each pin you create.
 Create a new board, and fill it up
with at least 9 things – this way,
the board doesn’t look “empty”.
 Pin books from your catalog is a
great idea ,and make sure to link
the pin to catalog.
LAST TIPS FOR A LIBRARY PINTEREST
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