Week 1

Question of the week:
What are four kinds of things libraries are doing with Facebook?

I found several examples of how libraries are using Facebook.  Libraries are using Facebook to communicate with their patrons.  They are informing them of upcoming events, new books, thier hours and a change in hours, their location, new policies, new services,  introducing new staff, trainings, and more.

They are also looking for input from the patrons so that they are better understanding thier patrons as a whole and as individuals.  They want to know their patrons' interests, needs, activities, and comments on the library and it's services. 

Libraries are also using Facebook to respond to any negative comments from patrons.  While some disagreements are better handled in private, some issues can be addressed on Facebook so that others that have concerns may understand what the policies and procedures are for their library.

Libraries us Facebook as the cheapest and easiest way of marketing and advertising.  Facebook reaches more people quicker than any other advertising and it is at no cost to the library.

The Top Ten Things That You Can Learn About Me From This Picture

10.  I usually do not get the recommended 8 hours of sleep (note the bags under my eyes)

 

9.  I spend way too much time on the phone (and on the computer)

 

8.  My office is constantly a mess (note the drawer hanging open and the cluttered shelf in the background)

 

7.  I like to decorate for the holidays - lots of fall foliage around the library lately

 

6.  Using a magnifying glass you can see the little gray hairs starting to peak through since I just turned 40 :(

 

5.  I work in a giant fish bowl.  My entire office has windows either to the outside, the inside of the library or the back office/break room

 

4.  If you could look down at my desk you would see at least one piece of chocolate and a mello yello :)

 

3.  I have to wear a button on my shirt that says librarian  because I often get confused when I feel more like a magician, a social worker, a tax consultant, a teacher, a mechanic, an accountant, a computer technician , a a taxi driver, a  . . .  

 

2.  Oops, wrong finger.   But on the left hand there is a ring from my wonderful husband that would tell you that I am happily married with 2 wonderful kids, 4 annoying dogs and 3 slimy turtles

 

1.  I love the library and I love my job!