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The 2023 Guide to Social Media for Libraries: New Facebook Success Secrets for This Year

Super Library Marketing

This is the second installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. Facebook remains the single most popular social media platform for libraries. Photo courtesy of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library.

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The 2023 Guide to Social Media for Libraries: New Instagram Success Secrets for This Year

Super Library Marketing

This is the fifth installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. Instagram is the fourth most active social media platform, behind Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp. Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library.

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The 2023 Guide to Social Media for Libraries: New LinkedIn Success Secrets for This Year

Super Library Marketing

This is the first installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. Finally, according to Adweek, LinkedIn is the second most trusted social media platform. LinkedIn media best practices.

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There’s New Advice for Libraries About Posting to Social Media but… Should You Actually Take It??

Super Library Marketing

Watch Now The Library Marketing Show, Episode 176: A marketing agency has done the research and is unveiling the best days and times to post on social media. Or will you end up being less successful on social media if you take it?

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Is This the Beginning of the End for Social Media Marketing at Your Library? 4 Ways To Prepare Now!

Super Library Marketing

The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 175: Is this the end of social media marketing for libraries?? There are signs that social media, in general, is not holding the audience’s attention as it once did. Watch the video.

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Your Library Needs To Use Camel Case Hashtags on Social Media: Join the Movement To Force Change!

Super Library Marketing

Show, Episode 165: I need your library’s help forcing a change that will make social media more accessible to everyone. Beginning November 14: The 2023 Series of Social Media Tips for Libraries. The Library Marketing????????

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How to Utilize Social Media During Extreme Weather

NLC (National League of Cities)

Social media has allowed local leaders to communicate with their constituents as quickly as possible, which in extreme weather situations, can be life-saving. Every month seems to bring an extreme weather event, and it will only continue with climate change.

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The 2023 Guide to Social Media for Libraries: New YouTube Success Secrets for This Year

Super Library Marketing

This is the fourth installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. What a Viral Instagram Video Can Teach You About Library Social Media Promotions. Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library.

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??How to Properly (and Legally!) Share Creative Content on Your Library’s Social Media Channels

Super Library Marketing

In this episode of The Library Marketing Show, I’ll answer a question from the viewer about sharing original content from other creators on social media.

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YouTube Adds Handles and TikTok Launches Photo Mode: Here Are the Top Social Media Headlines for Libraries!

Super Library Marketing

Show, Episode 164: Click the video link above to hear about the top two social media headlines for libraries. Beginning November 14: The 2023 Series of Social Media Tips for Libraries. The Library Marketing????????

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New Research on Teens, Your Library, and Social Media Plus You May Soon Have More Info About Your Library’s TikTok Audience!

Super Library Marketing

Show, Episode 169: We have news that could have an impact on your library’s social media strategy. Plus a new study from Pew Research Center uncovers how teens view social media use. Select the video above to watch this episode. The Library Marketing????????

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How to make social media work for you!

Grants4Good

How can you leverage social media to get more grants for your nonprofit or business? If the thought of social media scares you, don’t run away just yet. The post How to make social media work for you!

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Was It a Fluke? What a Viral Instagram Video Can Teach You About Library Social Media Promotions

Super Library Marketing

In my many years of personal and professional social media use, I’ve never gone viral. They are part of every social media platform’s algorithm. Going viral on social media is like winning the lottery.

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There’s a NEW Social Media Platform for Senior Citizens… and It’s a Big Opportunity for Libraries!

Super Library Marketing

Show, Episode 151: In this episode, I’ll introduce you to a new social media platform launched by the AARP called Senior Planet Community. Watch the Episode Now. The Library Marketing????????

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TikTok Tests a New Feed Option and It Could Have Major POSITIVE Implications for Your Library Social Media Promotions…Plus More News From Instagram and Google

Super Library Marketing

In this episode, I will share four major social media headlines for libraries. library marketing Library Marketing Show Social Media instagram Kudos library social media marketing libraries TikTokWatch the Video Now. The Library Marketing????????

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4 reasons why social media isn’t enough for community engagement

Citizen Lab

When it comes to engaging with the public, social media is often a first instinct for many government officials. In fact, according to TechCrunch, 62% of adults now get their news from social media.

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The 2023 Guide to Social Media for Libraries: Twitter

Super Library Marketing

This is the final part of a series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. Well, this is the most difficult section of the 2023 social media guide to write. Rich media : Twitter prioritizes Tweets that include images, videos, GIFs, and polls.

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Security Threat! Twitter is Hot Mess Right Now: Four Steps to Lock Down Your Library’s Account

Super Library Marketing

Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform has put accounts at risk. Watch now. The Library Marketing???????? Show, Episode 167: This episode is a must-see for any library that posts on Twitter.

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NY State Police to ‘connect the dots’ on social media to track domestic terrorism

GCN

A new unit in the New York State Intelligence Center will track online threats under an executive order from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Data & Analytics

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?Should You Stay or Should You Go? 3 Things to Consider about Twitter Before Your Library Decides to Jump Ship

Super Library Marketing

Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform has thrown Twitter into chaos. Select the video above to watch this episode. The Library Marketing???????? Show, Episode 168: This episode is another must-watch for any library that posts on Twitter.

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Local election offices often are missing on social media – and the information they do post often gets ignored

GCN

Election boards that use their social media accounts to share election information may improve voter registration and participation, especially among young voters. Data & Analytics

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New Algorithm Insight Means Your Library’s Facebook and Instagram Posts Will Need To Change but… It’s Not Necessarily a Bad Thing!

Super Library Marketing

In this episode, I have three whopper social media headlines to share. Want to learn how to transcend social media algorithms? I’ve launched a self-paced course called Conquering Social Media: A Strategy for Libraries. The Library Marketing????????

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The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How Two Neighboring Libraries Teamed Up To Create a Fake Rivalry Video for Promotional Success

Super Library Marketing

More Advice There’s New Advice for Libraries About Posting to Social Media but… Should You Actually Take It? Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Tamara Murray moved around a lot as a kid. But her family settled in Westerville, Ohio when she was 11 years old.

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Click Now! What’s a Good Click-Thru Rate For Library Marketing and How Do You Make Your CTR Rise?

Super Library Marketing

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?5 Easy and Surefire Ways To Decide What Videos You Should Create for Your Library’s YouTube Channel

Super Library Marketing

Twitter YouTube Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn library marketing library marketing advice library marketing ideas Library Marketing Show Social Media Video Marketing Kudos library social media Library YouTube marketing for libraries marketing libraries Video YouTube youtube for libraries

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New Library Marketer Shares Her Winning TikTok Success Secrets!

Super Library Marketing

More Advice The 2023 Guide to Social Media for Libraries: New TikTok Success Secrets for This Year New Research on Teens, Your Library, and Social Media Plus You May Soon Have More Info About Your Library’s TikTok Audience!

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Calls for stronger cybersecurity policies for TikTok on government devices

Open Access Government - Technology News

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Social Media for Social Good: What role does social media play in creation of and sustainability of social movements? A Social Movement Case Study Examining Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.

Public Policy Blog

As more of the world becomes connected online, revolutionaries across the globe are being empowered like never before although not all are successful as sustaining the movement the use of information communication technologies (ICT) are critical in developing and executing modern social movements. Social Media for Social Good: What role does social media play in creation of and sustainability of social movements? Social Media Definitions.

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Call for Proposals: Something Old, Something New: Using Social Media to Engage Communities with Local History (Online program #IFLA)

A Library Writer's Blog

The IFLA Local History and Genealogy Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) invites proposals for papers highlighting innovative local history and genealogy projects and activities developed via social media channels. Submission Guidelines This call is open to all interested librarians, communication and educational professionals, students , social media or history enthusiasts.

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“Pure Chaos”: A Library Marketer Reveals How She Turned a Scavenger Hunt for Six Baby Dinosaurs Into a Promotional Win

Super Library Marketing

Additionally, Instagram is where the majority of NKU’s other social media accounts are the most active.”. In the spring 2022 semester, Steely Library launched a weeklong scavenger hunt-inspired social media campaign.

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Lessons from Delhi on Making Mobility Data Work Better for Women

The City Fix

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The Complete List of the Most Ideal Length for Each of Your Library Promotional Tactics

Super Library Marketing

Include rich media in your post, like photos, graphics, and video. Include multiple kinds of rich media, like photos and videos all in the same post, to increase the value. . This stat comes from several sources, including Social Media Examiner.

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McGraw Hill delivers dynamic learning experiences with SHARPEN, powered by AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Respondents said they would study more if their materials matched the style and convenience of social media apps they interact with daily. SHARPEN blends a social media-inspired, mobile-first design with trusted content built specifically to align with popular college courses.

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Introducing: The Zencity 360 Comms Toolkit

zencity

This work falls to the communications team – a team tasked with monitoring the 24-hour news cycle and never-ending conversations on social media and, crucially, responding to emerging issues. Plan, draft, schedule, and publish posts across your social media platforms.

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??4 Big Changes for Twitter and Instagram That Will Have a Major Impact on Your Library Marketing!

Super Library Marketing

Library Marketing Show Social Media Douglas County instagram Kudos library marketing library marketing advice marketing for libraries marketing libraries twitterWatch the Video Now. The Library Marketing????????

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Governors' TikTok bans make sense, cybersecurity experts say

GCN

TikTok's connection to Chinese government and the app's ability to closely track user data makes the social media platform a genuine cybersecurity concern, experts say.

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Dozens of US schools, universities move to ban TikTok

GCN

The social media platform is falling out of favor among school officials as the app becomes increasingly dangerous for cyberattacks and students' physical and mental health.

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The Social Media President – @POTUS final #SOTU

Public Policy Blog

The Chief Digital Officer Jason Goldman for the Obama administration published to his Medium account “[the] American people will see a multi-platform streaming and social broadcast of the State of the Union that reflects the ways people experience live events in 2016. Looking at other SOTU firsts, we see the evolution of media in the 20th Century: First TV broadcast took place when President Harry Truman was in office in 1947. Social media is a bridge of sorts.

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Gov. Greg Abbott bans TikTok on state phones and computers, citing cybersecurity risks

GCN

Following the lead of several other states, Texas' governor banned the social media platform from government-issued equipment and called for a plan to address TikTok's use on employees' personal devices.

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Ep 12: Quiet Quitting and Summer Camp

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES The new “Quiet Quitting” trend is all over social media. Have you thought about how it will affect your hiring process this summer? Natalie and Kelie start the conversation that you should start thinking about with your team. Want to add to our conversation?