Categories Libraries on the Web

Faces of the Library Staff @ CML, originally uploaded by mstephens7. AND… Columbus Metropolitan Library has a print campaign that highlights the staff on fliers, guides, etc. I wish more of it was on the Web! (and photos of the users too…did I say that already? 🙂 ) Here’s the set of images from the visit.

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 […]

Reference Services, originally uploaded by Edith Cowan University Library. ECU Student and Reference Librarian during a reference interview. The folks at Edith Cowan University Library are creating a series of photos to market and promote the library, sharing them on Flickr. I like this shot a lot. It may have been staged or caught on the fly, but it seems very real to me. Good work ECU! They also have a blog: http://eculibrary.blogspot.com/

NCSU Learning Commons Originally uploaded by mstephens7 There’s just so much good here! Take a look at North Carolina State’s Learning Commons Web presence: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/learningcommons/ Live computer availability Web cam of “The Brickyard” Flickr photos “We want your Ideas” for eboards Commenting form Borrow laptops, cameras, iPods, GPS units, etc I’m incorporating this and the Loyola Information Commons into my new talks. 

07_01_000049 Originally uploaded by Boston Public Library Jessmyn notes that Boston Public Library is on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/boston_public_library/ Great stuff and useful evidence for deciding if Flickr fits your mission or goals for service.