Tag: Facebook

Thing 2 Posted!

Thing 2 for our 12 Things SWKLS has been posted!  To find it go here or look under Resources and Services:  12 Things.

How to: Create a Custom Web Address for your Library’s Facebook Page

When you create a Facebook page for your library, Facebook automatically gives it a name that looks something like this:  www.facebook.com/Library-Public-Library/160090340691464.  This isn’t a link that is easy to remember or easy to give out. You can customize this so that your Facebook page web address is easier to remember.  This is called a custom …

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Ten Creative Ways to Use Social Media for Libraries

Several SWKLS libraries have been using social media in very creative ways in their libraries. 1.  Posting trivia questions or any type of questions on social media 2.  Getting ideas from Pinterest for crafting events.    This library also has activities for kids to do while the parents craft. 3.  Announcing new material via Facebook. …

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Facebook for Kansas Libraries

A lot of new Kansas Library Facebook Groups and Pages have been popping up lately.  If you are on Facebook, this is a great way to share ideas, get help, or just meet others in the same profession. Here are a few we have found and suggest checking out if they interest you: Groups: Kansas …

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How to Use NetworkedBlogs

NetworkedBlogs is a Blog Directory.  Think of it as the Yellow Pages of blogs.  NetworkedBlogs also lets you setup syndication to Facebook and/or Twitter for your blog once you list your site.  Note:  This will only work for library webpages that are blog based.  If you have a KLOW or WordPress page this will work …

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