Happy Pinning @ DSCHaving Fun w/ Pinterest, Seriously.
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Rachel OwensAssociate Professor, Bachelor Programs Librarian
Cheryl KohenEmerging Technology Librarian
Pinterest @ DSC Library
What We Like :D
● New way to promote the same ol' thing (and new stuff!)
● Speaks with our other social media
● Students are pinning● Pretty!!
Creating Image Friendly Boards
Marketing eResources
Shareable Boards w/ Libraries
Pinning Directly from LibGuides
Pinterest >> Research Guides
Connect w/ Other Social Media
Pinterest >> Facebook
Facebooking Pins
Tweeting Pins
Pinterest >> Twitter
What We Don't Like :(
● Copyright & Fair Use issues● Won't always find images● Cannot connect Facebook group pages● Cannot directly pull from Facebook, Twitter,
and similar social media● Does not play well with Primo ● Landscape images don't display well
Facebook Fail
New Books Board
Connecting w/ Primo
Best Practices
● Use the "Pin It" toolbar to pin directly from the primary website
● Give credit where credit is due● Follow other libraries (similar organizations)● Connect with other social media (e.g.
Twitter)
Who Are We Following
Pin/Board Ideas
What we're going to do next:● YouTube/Vimeo/Ted Talks● Imagine board (VT Libraries)● Banned books boardWhat we totally stole:● Mascot pictures● Florida Board
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Rachel OwensAssociate Professor, Bachelor Programs Librarian
Cheryl KohenEmerging Technology Librarian
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