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ALA 2013 is coming up in a few days, and I want all you iPad note-takers to be prepared! For the last year or so, when I take notes on my iPad, I've been using iA Writer, and it works great. But I'm not really fond of the font. And I'm apparently the … [Continue reading]
Somebody recently asked me about Twitter for their library (which lead to my last post and this one). As I was answering her question about social media strategy, I said (a version of) this: Facebook is a bit more conducive to "branded … [Continue reading]
My library has been doing a few different things with our Twitter account the last couple of years, and have finally settled on a Twitter strategy to try for the next 6 months or so. Who's connecting with us? Our Twitter followers tend more towards … [Continue reading]
Way back in 2011, Twitter announced they were starting to offer Analytics for some Twitter accounts. Finally - almost two years later, they are offering analytics to everyone! Here's how you access those analytics: Get into your Twitter … [Continue reading]
I attended a session on Tumblr and libraries, mainly because I have to admit - I don't get Tumblr. I use it personally as a blog, but it is HUGE as more of a discovery tool for content, especially visual content. And a bunch of librarians also use it … [Continue reading]