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Pinterest for Libraries
Angela PierpaoliTechnology Support Librarian
Buffalo and Erie County Public Librarypierpaolia@buffalolib.org
Presented October 30, 2012
What is Pinterest? How is the Buffalo and Erie County Public
Library using Pinterest? What are the most useful features of
Pinterest? Where can I go for further information?
Presentation Outline
“Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. Pinterest allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse boards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests.”
According to Pinterest . . .
People Create Boards to . . . Plan Weddings
People Create Boards to . . . Decorate Their Homes
People Create Boards to . . . Share Their Favorite Recipes
People Create Boards to . . . Share Their Favorite Books
How is the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library using Pinterest?http://pinterest.com/buffalolibrary/
February 2012, Library learned about Pinterest’s growing popularity
Looked to see what other libraries were doing
Brainstormed ideas for BECPL Joined Pinterest Trained two part-time librarians to help with
some of the boards
How We Got Started
The Central Library and its branches Library events Training Lab Tutorials Books – Staff picks, Cookbooks, NYT Fiction
and Nonfiction, New Books Music and movies Free downloads Local interest and special collections
BECPL’s Boards Highlight . . .
Library’s presence on the web Databases and Subject Guides Favorite Apps How to support the Library Patron and Staff Bright Spots Summer Reading Buffalo and Erie County
BECPL’s Boards Highlight . . .
Children’s Programming Teamhttp://pinterest.com/becplchildrens/
Over 250 followers With Twitter
connection, we can reach over 3000 people with a single pin.
Followers include patrons, staff, other libraries, community businesses and organizations, and politicians.
User Response
What are other libraries doing with Pinterest?
Search Box in Upper Left-Hand Corner
3 Ways to Pin an Image
1. From the Internet – “Pin It” Button on Favorites Bar easiest method
2. From a file on your computer3. Repin someone else’s pin
What are the most useful features of Pinterest?
Edit Boards
Edit Pins
Rearrange Boards
Connect to Twitter and Facebook
Where can I go for further information?http://pinterest.com/pin4libraries/