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The Librarian's Nitty-Gritty Guide to Social Media
The Librarian's Nitty-Gritty Guide to Social Media
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The vast array of social media options present a challenge: it’s tough to keep current, let alone formulate a plan for using these tools effectively. Solomon, a librarian with extensive experience in web development, design, and technology, cuts to the chase with this invaluable guide to using social media in any kind of library. With a straightforward and pragmatic approach, she broadens her best-selling ALA Editions Special Report on the topic and
Presents an overview of the social media world, providing context for services like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, and analyzes how adults’ and teens’ use of social media impacts the library
Offers advice on easy ways to use these tools on a daily basis, with planning strategies for posting and scheduling
Addresses the fine points of Facebook, comparing the various types of profiles and accounts
Guides readers in the basics of crafting eye-catching status updates, and other social media best practices
Shows how to manage and monitor accounts, including pointers on dealing with negative feedback
Including a bibliography of additional resources, Solomon’s guide will empower libraries to use social media as a powerful tool for marketing, outreach, and advocacy.
Presents an overview of the social media world, providing context for services like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, and analyzes how adults’ and teens’ use of social media impacts the library
Offers advice on easy ways to use these tools on a daily basis, with planning strategies for posting and scheduling
Addresses the fine points of Facebook, comparing the various types of profiles and accounts
Guides readers in the basics of crafting eye-catching status updates, and other social media best practices
Shows how to manage and monitor accounts, including pointers on dealing with negative feedback
Including a bibliography of additional resources, Solomon’s guide will empower libraries to use social media as a powerful tool for marketing, outreach, and advocacy.
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