ellebee4707

MLIS student at SJSU

[ellebee4707 @ellebee4707]

I think more people will use social media as a source for things like news and current events. This opens up exciting opportunities for library professionals to teach social media and information literacy. #info246w82

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@glendagardner22 I agree! I like the idea that we can track the success of our social media sites by how much use our resources and services get. I like the connection between virtual and physical.

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Libraries should be keeping metrics that show meaningful, rather than passive, engagement. Metrics like shares, comments, view duration, visitor frequency, and bounce rate can all measure whether users are really engaging with the library's social media sites. #info246w719

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@LostCoastBlue I really like this idea! It would help the patrons know exactly what's happening with their data.

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@gaby_mlis Someone else has mentioned this already, but our ILS allows us to print hold slips with the first three letters of the last name and last four digits of the library card number. It's a bit confusing for patrons at first, but I think they appreciate the privacy it offers.

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Circulation data can be used in interesting ways, like creating lists of most read books of the year. Patrons can discover new reads in this way, and it can be a valuable marketing tool for libraries. But it must be done in a way that patron privacy is protected. #INFO246w75

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@gaby_mlis Interesting! I wonder if it's better for organizations to get rid of social media accounts that rarely get updated? And then spend the time and effort on the ones that get more traction.

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@Valerie9SJSU Right, it's a great option for them!

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Patrons who use only virtual services of a library may never set foot in the physical library building. Social media is a great way for libraries to keep in touch with these patrons and add a personal touch to their library experience. #INFO246w621

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@gaby_mlis Yes, I wonder about that as well. It will be interesting to see how it works out.

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@robyndero21 Hi Robyn, we get lots of rain where I live, especially in winter, so it must be lovely to have that many sunny and blue sky days in a row!

[ellebee4707 @ellebee4707]

Hi everyone! I'm Leanne. My current hometown is Powell River, BC. Surrounded by ocean, mountains, and lakes it's the place to be if you like hiking, kayaking, sailing, or camping! #INFO246w67