Ten Steps to Effective Web Presence for Libraries

http://www.tametheweb.com/page11/files/IOLUGMay05Stephens.pdf
My talk Friday afternoon was about marketing library services via the web — creating effective PRESENCE — so here are ten methods to enhance your library’s place in the community: online and in person. These are steps you can take to reach your users – wherever they are – using some new technologies as tools for new services.

#1 Design for Your Users

#2 IM with Users and Ponder JYBE

#3: Blog your Stuff

#4: Podcast Rich Content

#5: Utilize RSS

#6: Ponder a wiki

#7: Utilize Image Sites

#8: Offer a Toolbar

#9: Local Flavor Rules

#10: Be Discoverable

BONUS
Put your cool stuff in the catalog
Rethink the Library Web Cam
Ponder video chat reference (it’s on the way)
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