Category Archives: Social Media

The Art of Networking

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Theresa

Everyone has always told me that since I was an extrovert that I should be a natural at networking. This has usually been true but I found my self not really excelling at it. I heard about a great book … Continue reading →

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New Facebook Timeline for Libraries: What We Need to Know

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Theresa

It would not be Facebook if they did not change their layout and rules. It seems that just when you get the hang of the rules, they change. This is the nature of the beast I suppose.  I know many … Continue reading →

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Library Day in the Life Project: Round 8

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Theresa

This post is a part of the semi-annual Library Day in the Life Project coordinated by Bobbi Newman AKA Librarian by Day. I think this may be my third time participating but this is round 8 for the entire project. … Continue reading →

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Recommending Reading: Social Media Marketing

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Theresa

I am often asked for recommendations for those interested in learning more on social media. Often, those who run small businesses or work with nonprofits want to market themselves but sometimes don’t have the budget to hire a marketing firm … Continue reading →

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To TwitPic or Not?

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Theresa

The popular phot sharing service for Twitter, Twipic, has been in the news lately because it was announced they would be selling users’ pictures to third parties to be used in ads. I am not sure about your average consumer … Continue reading →

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Blogging for Business Live Blog

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Theresa

Blogging for Business by Reference Librarian Amanda Holling 12 pm at the Charleston County Library’s Small Business & Nonprofit Networking Lunch Blogs are an inexpensive, relatively simple way to give your small business or nonprofit an active web presence. Learn … Continue reading →

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Do you “like” your library?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Theresa

It is such an odd thing to think of whether you like your library or not? Of course we do, many tell me that they love their library. Over the past several years, many public libraries have reached out to … Continue reading →

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A friend or a Like? Libraries and a Facebook presence

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Theresa

I have noticed a trend recently on Facebook of libraries using personal profiles and wanting to friend me. It is kind of a strange and awkward use of Facebook for outreach. Yes I agree that libraries should use Facebook to … Continue reading →

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Social Media Strategy Workshop

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Theresa

Every month the library hosts a Small Business & Nonprofit Networking Lunch. This is a chance for people who work with nonprofits and small business owners to get together and learn new strategies to help in their specific roles.  Each … Continue reading →

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Find us on Facebook

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Theresa

Earlier this week, I gave a presentation on how to start a Facebook fan page for businesses and non-profits. The library offers a networking event every month in which people from both non-profit organizations and small businesses come together to … Continue reading →

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