How NYPL uses Foursquare and other social media

Hello bloggers!

I have abandoned my post in recent weeks while on leave, and notice that others have done likewise! It's a busy time of year for us all in the Library, but I feel it's time to check in and tell you about this interview (flick to page 8) that I came across in the Routledge newsletter with Johannes Nueur of the New York Public Library. He explains how NYPL has used low-cost social media to promote their libraries. While we might not have the same resources and personnel available to us, it's interesting to think about what could be done if we clunk our heads together, with the tools/resources available. Perhaps after the flurry of new students subsides. We could (as mentioned at last staff meeting) have a provisional meeting on Monday 17th Oct. to discuss what we've taken from the 23 Things Programme and decide how we want to take it forward, with a Library video/podcast/etc. I think it would be nice to see what everybody liked the most about the whole experience.