Using Wakelet to promote reading for pleasure - by Gopal Dutta, Manchester Metropolitan University and Mike Birchall, Wakelet. Northern Collaboration 2017 Conference
Using Wakelet to promote reading for pleasure - Northern Collaboration 2017 Conference
1. Using Wakelet to promote reading for
pleasure
Gopal Dutta, Manchester Metropolitan University
Mike Birchall, Wakelet
Northern Collaboration conference 2017
8. Average time on page is 6 minutes, 40 seconds. 135% higher
than average for all of Wakelet.
9. Comparison with other library webpages (calendar year)
• Borrowing, renewals and reservations: 14K
• Photocopying, printing and scanning: 9K
• History: 7K
• Law: 4K
• Physiotherapy: 3.5K
• Love to Read: 3K
• Architecture: 2.5K
• Marketing: 1K
• eBooks on mobile devices: 1K
• Drama: 500
10. Live demo
Activate the wakelet app using :
• Username: ncyorktest@gmail.com
• Password: ncyorktest
• Click on the “live demo” wake and
have a go at adding a book from your
own library’s collection
11. Finally...
• We are holding a learning exchange at Manchester Metropolitan
University on the theme of leisure reading
• Lots of speakers covering topics like: budgets, staffing, book clubs,
partnerships with public libraries, promotion and marketing
• Tuesday 17th October 10am - 2pm
• https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leisure-reading-exchange-of-experience-
workshop-manchester-met-university-tickets-37089331188