Post 11: Engagement, libraries. BLOG and FACEBOOK

 For all the hassle of modern life, we need to reach each other in more creative ways then ever before. But trying to catch too many birds by their tails, that can't be good. We need to chose wisely. 

A word of advice, it is good to chose something quick and simple, and popular by many - hence Facebook. That will be a substitute of flyers, advertisement, short messages, shout outs, and feedback. A way to get fast answers and check up with all that's going on. 

Then, for deep dive, there should be something to incite, to draw others in, to tickle their imagination. Here comes the blog. With recommendations, with deeper interactions, with space to reflect and ponder, to take time to chose, to weigh many options. To feel at home with others alike. 

Post 10, social etiquette, commenting, Leeton theatre

 

And the time has come, to venture and see what's out there. Another blogger asked a question, which I gladly answered:

YvonneOctober 21, 2020 at 3:57 AM

Last movie I watched was "Bridge to Terrabithia", I actually forced my kids to watch and they loved it. Although it is sad at the end and I always cry at one point. But that's what happens with great movies.

Still stand by my opinion. In the same lines, there's a movie "A Monster called" (if I remember well). It deals with pain of letting to, death of a loved one, growing and feeling inadequate, lost and alone. 

As of series that caught my attention lately, it is Netflix Canadian production "Can you hear me?". I am still with those people, even after finishing watching, feeling for them, wondering and missing them a bit. 

Post 9, layout, arrangement, design

 Not much to change, to be honest. Like it as it is. Only small thing was to add "contact form gadget" as Mrs. Blogger. 
Otherwise, as a tentative first steps into virtual world, that comes quite as nice as hoped for. 

Post 8, colour, design

 Changes are good, changes are refreshing, changes are playful... 

The one I chose speak of spring, new hope, life's enjoyment. They speak of lightness, curiosity and new adventures. What else do we need in life? Well, that's another story.

Post 7, images, scanned, multimedia - joy of everyday life.

from computer

from webpage

 

Post 6, Libraries, Kogarah library, Blog, Facebook, Youtube

 Kogarah Library has a quite strong presence in social media. 

First of all, the omnipresent Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GeorgesRiverLibraries/  where there's almost 2000 followers, and the content is really interesting and up to date. All author talks, story times, presentation on the various topics are here, along with contact details and other essential info.

Interesting place is the Biblio Blog  https://georgesriverreads.blog/  managed by a bibliosquad. Two main sections are Read, and Project. Read consists of online author talks, reading lists, recommendations and reviews, Project contains diaries subdivision, code club and after school book club. That is a very appealing little virtual corner to hang out. 

There's also a YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_nk4Fv5DUBkViWtrSL8RA although it looks quite new, or much unused. Very few subscribers, even less views of 5 quick movies. To be checked in later time, if still interested. 

All looks pretty basics, but that is still a work in progress and unless there is a wide and strong interest, there's no need to overdo - that would be counter productive, to say the least.

Post 5 : Libraries, blog, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram [ TROVE, Hurstville, Parramatta, SLNSW, TAFE]

 These are the times to be spoiled when it comes to social media and accessibility, and many libraries are eager to expand their net of influence out and about. Let's look at some examples of how they're doing it. 

1. The most personal way is of course a blog. Trove has a very serious looking blog, with a lot of - mostly Australian - content, treating about various historical and contemporary topics. That's a full on reading experience not for the faint hearted. Each blogging story is presented in form of an article with photos, pictures and other interesting resources. Hyperlinks and possibility to share are obligatory here. 

https://www.nla.gov.au/stories/blog/trove

2. Facebook presence is a very convenient feature for any library, especially that one can simply search for that directly, and join the page to be up to date with everything newsworthy that is happening locally. 

Hurstville library has a Facebook page with some basic information about the services, how to get there, opening hours, and members can post freely on the main thread timeline. Management wise there's not much going on, but always room for improvement, so, keep up and do your bit, that is a general motto. 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hurstville%20Library/150147545024447/

3. YouTube, that is the least used medium, checking upon many libraries, the typical content is 5 or 6 short videos on various topics. Not much interactive, more informative. That can have potential, but only if the mutual interest is there, that means, library actively uploading more worthwhile material and patrons being aware of it and seeking to check it regularly. But... do we really have that much time on our hands? Left to ponder.

That Parralibrary page has only 160 subscribers, which can just be lack of awareness, or interest. 

https://www.youtube.com/user/Parralibrary

4. Twitter: State Library of NSW has a strong presence on Twitter, along with 12,5K tweets produced. It also has a section for current situation, political, social and general interest at the moment. That would be suitable for someone time restraint, who only can dedicate a small amount of time to quickly browse and get done with it. 

https://twitter.com/statelibrarynsw

5. Instagram, or otherwise a photo story, is another option for libraries to wave to their customers. TAFE library is doing so, presenting various events across the library environment. There's 226 posts, and 160 people is following the service. Again, not that strong presence, but considering busy student life, quite understandable. 

https://www.instagram.com/librariestafesws/