Identify a library using Flickr or Pinterest. Provide a link and an overview on how they are using this software. How could it be improved? What other things should they consider? Should they be a model for other libraries? What are the top considerations libraries should have before using Pinterest or Flickr?
Spokane County Library District has a Pinterest account. They have many different pinboards and are utilizing the software well on the whole. What I find interesting is they do not advertise this so it is not known to the public that they have one. There are ten branches in the system and yet they only have 75 followers. Because of this, it not a resource that is being utilized very well. I would suggest that the library advertise this. They should place the link on their site and show people why it would be beneficial to follow the library on Pinterest. SCLD could look at other library accounts to better organize their pin boards and create a welcoming place. One board that is wonderful and useful is Book Crafts. There are different projects that can be done with children of all ages.
Libraries need to consider their population before creating one of these accounts. Some communities do not use Pinterest or Flickr. The library is to cater to its community. It is also important that a library does not have more accounts than it can maintain. If there are accounts, but people are not maintaining them, the library could appear to have poor resources for the community.
http://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/
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