One thing I really got a kick out of at Columbus Metropolitan Library is the use of staff pictures on the front page of tthe library’s Web site. Everyday, a new image and staff pick goes up in this space. I used screenshots in my talk, and urged them to take the logical next step: recruiting library patrons to do the same.
I believe it was Helene who told me that when a book makes it to the “Read It” area on the web, the number of holds/requests jumps. Also, one staff member reported being recognized at Target as the “lady on the library page.”
Nice going CML!
[...] Jump to Comments I think this would be a fun idea for our page – staff and patron picks – http://tametheweb.com/2008/08/27/read-it-faces-of-staff/ Good way to make it more interactive and highlight some of our materials. [...]