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1. Slide 1: Libraries and Flickr Dr. Curtis R. Rogers Director, Statewide Library Services, SC State Library crogers@statelibrary.sc.gov 803-734-8928 AIM: curtisrogrs flickr: crr29061
2. Slide 2: Workshop Agenda • Introductions • Who, what, how, where, why, etc. • Exploring libraries (and everything else) in Flickr
3. Slide 3: Flickr defined…
4. Slide 4: Creating an account is free!
5. Slide 5: What can I do with flickr? • Upload/uploadr • Organize (sets, titles, tags, map, arrange) • Contacts (friends, family, public) • Groups (pool: photos, groups: discussion) • Tagging - tag cloud • Search/Explore • Flickr mail/shopping • Slideshows
6. Slide 6: Library-related groups
7. Slide 7: Uploading photos
8. Slide 8: Ten Ways to Use Flickr in Your Libraries: 1. To highlight New Materials. 2. To show the face of the Teen Advisory Board. 3. To highlight Programs & Some Young Library Users. 4. To create a presence in the site itself. 5. To create an easy virtual tour for users and staff! 6. To store and use images for Wikis, etc. 7. To promote what your teens are doing at the library and a book sale! 8. To share the library's history. 9. To commemorate the first patron of the new bookmobile! 10. To celebrate Harry Potter Day! http://tametheweb.com/2006/11/ten_ways_to_use_flickr_in_your.html
9. Slide 9: Flickr badge http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/
10. Slide 10: Libraries using Flickr
11. Slide 11: Geotags & You: How to use the Organizr to add your photos to a map Screencast - flickr.com/help/ screencasts/vol1 Exploring the Map Screencast - flickr.com/help/screencasts/vol2
12. Slide 12: Play, Learn, Teach, Have Fun