Maria GagneLIS 457/557Maria.gagne@eagles.usm.edu

FOR THE LIBRARY

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Have you heard about the newest social media craze Pinterest? Not only is the site super addict ing, but i t ’s an excel lent resource for l ibrarians.

I t ’s also a way to connect with your favorite authors, publ ishers, l ibraries, and people you know,

I t ’s also a way to fi nd great craft ideas, recipes, display ideas, and a way to connect your l ibrary to your community.

You fol low boards you fi nd interest ing. You repin ideas that make you giggle, make you think, or make your creative juices fl ow.

Similar to Facebook and Twitter interact ions, every t ime someone comments, l ikes, or repins your i tem, you’re making a connection for your l ibrary.

WHAT IS PINTEREST?

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Go to www.pinterest.com,and c l ick jo in Pinterest The welcome to Pinterest Page should appear wi th the opt ions: - S ign up wi th Facebook

- S ign up wi th Twit ter - S ign up us ing emai l address Once you se lect you opt ion you wi l l be d i rected to Create your Account  page wi l l

appear. - Choose a username- Enter emai l address- Pick a password

HOW TO SET UP AN ACCOUNT?

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After the account information is finished an interest popup will follow

Then Select pins that interest you

Automatically will have your account following out Pinterest users.

Unfollowing these selected users if allowed later if you do not want to see their pins

When all interests are selected click continue

ADD INTERESTS

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Upon creating account you are able to add detail to your profi le page

Make sure not to include too much personal information since this profi le page will be public

While your editing profi le details the option to set your privacy setting is available

One option in the privacy setting allows you to disconnect from Facebook or Twitter if you signed up with it.

NEW ACCOUNT PRIVACY

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Select + Button Click Create a

BoardType a Board

NameSelect a Board

CategoryAdd Pinners

optionallyClick Create Board

CREATE A PINBOARD

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Each Pin in your feed features its own ”pin it” button

When you fi nd a pin you want to repin then cl ick on the pin it on the pin

A pop up with Pick a Board should come up.

Here you wil l select the board you want the pin in and can write a description for the pin.

Then you wil l at the Pin It button to repin it to your chosen board.

Also for pins you have the option to add your own by uploading them, or via URL by cl icking the + button and either cl ick Upload Pin or Add from Website

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HOW TO PIN?

Pinterest can be used in many ways to help l ibrary stand out.

It’s great for discovering new programs and showing off book displays.

It’s great for showing off collections and snag social media users.

It’s great for showing off services your l ibrary provides to the community.

Lastly, it’s a great way to connect with patrons, but needs to be updated often to keep hooking fol lowers and to keep them updated about why they should come your site ,or even better your l ibrary.

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LIBRARY AND PINTEREST

Showcasing Historic Archives

Create Reading Lists

Sharing new ideasPromoting library

activitiesResearchDigital collections

Encouraging Teens/Kids to read

Program inspirationHighlighting staff Running reading

programsLibrary Display

IdeasRunning Book Clubs

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OTHER WAYS LIBRARIES ARE USING PINTEREST

Our Library Past ProgramsUpcoming BooksNew BooksAvailable E-BooksBook ClubsCity’s HistorySummer Reading ProgramFor the Home LibraryFrom Page to ScreenThe Scholarly LibraryREAD postersBook Art and CraftsParent’s Guide for a Young

Reader

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PINBOARD IDEAS FOR LIBRARY

AL A Magazine: h t tp : / /p in terest .com/aml ibrar ies/ San Jose L ibrary: h t tp : / /p in terest .com/san jose l ibrary/ Conde Nast L ibrary: h t tp : / /p in terest .com/cn l ibrary/ Cal i fo rn ia State L ibrary: h t tp : / /p in terest .com/castate l ib rary/ New York Pub l ic L ibrary: h t tp : / /www.p interest .com/nyp l/ Bib l io teca UPM: ht tp : / /p in terest .com/b ib l ioupm/?d ICE L ibrary: h t tp : / /p in terest .com/b ib l ioupm/?d Fu l ler ton Pub l ic L ibrary: h t tp : / /p in terest .com/ fu l ler tonp l/ IAr tL ibrar ies : h t tp : / /p in terest .com/ iar t l ib rar ies/ Sacramento Pub l ic L ibrary: h t tp : / /p in terest .com/sac l ib/ Birmingham Pub l ic L ibrary: h t tp : / /p in terest .com/bp lon l ine/ Penguin L ibrary: h t tp : / /p in terest .com/Pengu inL ibrary/ Harr is County Pub l ic L ibrary: h t tp : / /p in terest .com/hcp l/ Scr ibner L ibrary: h t tp : / /p in terest .com/scr ibner l ib rary/ And many more.

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LIBRARIES ON PINTEREST

OutreachEase of UsePromotionCollaborationCurationVisualizing Value

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OUTCOMES OF PINTEREST FOR LIBRARY

Focus on pins patrons might be interested in, and on “local” pins as well.

Think like “the library” rather than an individual when pinning something.

Set up 16 boards for starters, each with at least one staff member in charge of it.

Write a short, “tweetable” blurb for each pin you create.

Create a new board, and fi ll it up with at least 9 things – this way, the board doesn’t look “empty”.

Pin books from your catalog is a great idea ,and make sure to link the pin to catalog.

LAST TIPS FOR A LIBRARY PINTEREST

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Thank You for Viewing!Any Questions?

Bryant, K. (2013). 10 Inspiring Pinterest Collections Created by Libraries and Librarians . INALJ, 1. Retrieved from

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Dunn, J. (2012). 20 Ways Libraries Are Using Pinterest Right Now . Edudemic, 1. Retreived from http://

www.edudemic.com/20-ways- libraries-are-using-pinterest-right-now/

Lammle, R. (2011). Pinterest: A Beginner's Guide to the Hot New Social Network . Mashable, 1. Retrueved fromhttp://mashable.com/2011/12/26/pinterest-beginners-guide/#_

Rummel, J. (2012). How to Use Pinterest for Your Library . Voya, 1. Retreived from http://

www.voyamagazine.com/2012/05/25/how- to-use-pinterest-for-your-library/

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