NAOMI BATES NORTHWEST HS NORTHWEST ISD (JUSTIN)
JILL BELLOMY, HIGHLAND PARK MS HIGHLAND PARK ISD
JEN BIGHEART, WESTBANK COMMUNITY LIBRARIES (AUSTIN)
Blogging & Social Media:Best Practices For Serving Youth
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What is Social Media & Blogging?
Social Media– An inexpensive, interactive venue for you to develop
relationships with others who are share the same interests– You will represent your brand and business
Blogging– Web sites and other online means of communication that
are used by large groups of people to share information and develop social and professional contacts. (Dictionary.com)
Blog: YA Books and More (YABAM)www.naomibates.blogspot.com
Disseminating Data
Twitter@yabooksandmore
Youtube:http://www.youtube.com/user/naomibates
Things to consider when I blog:• You don’t have to write every day• Adding other social media accounts will help share
the love• Write about things you’re passionate about• Mix it up – technology, infographics, reviews, book
trailers and personal notes• Look at trends and future trends to learn and review• Read and follow other blogs!!
Blog:www.jilliciousreading.com
Library Website:www.hpraiderlibrary.com
Pinterest:HPMIS Library
Pinterest:HPMIS Library
• New books• Reading lists• Award winners• Most popular
Pinterest:HPMIS Library
• Genres• Author spotlights• Subjects• Gift books
Pinterest:HPMIS Library
• If you liked … • From book to big screen• Settings• Quotes
Blog – I Read Banned Books
Name
Focus
Niche
Policies
Design
Timeline photo: high quality and sized correctly (851 x 315)
Consider a collage and something that catches the eye of the young
Insights, Tips, and Tricks
Reach – how many people saw your postTalking about – commented, shared, and liked
Social Media PolicyDevelop a Social Media policy
• Which email?• Who has access?• What do you say?• Who do you like/follow?• Schedule – repeats?• Pictures – photo releases?• What do you want social media to do for you?• How much time can you invest?• Who will monitor real time responses?• Who will field patrons concerns or language
Policy Tool• Free policy maker• http://socialmedia.policytool.net/
Shelf Consumed
Paging Parish
Twitter projects
Parish mobile library app
Pamela Thompson’s Blog
Local Impact Blogging Can Have
National Impact Blogging Can Have
International Impact Blogging Can Have
Questions?
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