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- Table of Contents
- About the authors
- Reviews
This all-new edition gathers a range of contributors to explore real-world uses of library marketing technology, perfect for novices ready to dive in as well as practitioners on the lookout for ways to improve existing efforts. Inside, librarians share insights on how they use their favorite social media tools to promote their library and build community. Applicable to all types of institutions, this guide
- covers popular tools such as Snapchat, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter;
- shares four easy-to-use tools for creating memes, tips for creating short videos, and ways to integrate blogs into social media;
- demonstrates how to use reaction GIFs and tagging to boost your Tumblr posts;
- shows how to tailor messages to communicate effectively with different generations and audiences; and
- includes screen shots, illustrations, sample social media policies to help you navigate controversies, and free online training resources.
With the valuable information contained in this guide, libraries can reach their users and create connections that resonate with them.
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter One: Creating a Social Media Plan
Anita Riley Hall, User Experience Librarian, Spalding University
Chapter Two: Using Snapchat as a Marketing Tool
Ilana Kingsley, Web Librarian, University of Alaska
Chapter Three: Tumblr for Marketing and Promoting Libraries
Michelle Ashley Gohr, Assistant Librarian, Arizona State University
Chapter Four: Using Instagram in a Marketing Strategy
Ilana Kingsley, Web Librarian, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Chapter Five: Using Memes to Market Libraries
Patti L. McCall, Science Librarian, Rollins College
Chapter Six: Outreach and Marketing Using Twitter
Jose Guillermo “Memo” Cordova Silva, Instruction and Research Librarian; C. Moore, Head, Instruction & Research Services, and Amy Vecchione, Head, Web and Emerging Technologies; Boise State University
Chapter Seven: Social Media Marketing with Moving Images
Katie Buehner, Head, Rita Benton Music Library, University of Iowa
Chapter Eight: Marketing Effectively with a Blog
Gabrielle “Abby” Annala, Reference and Instruction Librarian, Loyala University
Chapter Nine: Developing a Social Media Plan for an Archives
Julia Stringfellow, University Archivist, Central Washington University
Chapter Ten: Lessons from a Newbie – Exploring Tools and Finding Help
Tina Irene Hager, Director, Betty Foster Public Library
Chapter Eleven: Choosing the Best Social Network Service for Your Library
Shae Martinez and Angie Bartula
"This is an excellent, well-constructed book that's a must for any library or librarian looking to find the best social media outlets to market their library and its programming ... All chapters are written with clarity and user-friendly guidance."
— Journal of Hospital Librarianship
”Effectively balances tool training with tool strategy, making this a useful manual for those who are new to the featured platforms and tools while allowing for some platform changes."
— Technical Services Quarterly
”For students, library practitioners, and managers in all types of libraries, this guide is recommended as interesting and easy to read. It will never be left on the shelf, but will be found on the desk or in the hands of anyone wanting to learn how to make connections and enrich experiences for both their community audience and the library."
— Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association