Communication Software
in the Library Series
Using Blogs to Communicate with Your Patrons |
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| Description: |
Is the News section of your library’s website a little outdated?
Do you have to wait for your webmaster to return from vacation to
make an announcement? Come to this hands-on session where we will
explore setting up and using blogs to make timely announcements,
highlight special collections and new acquisitions, and receive
feedback from your patrons. |
| You will learn about: |
- Review of different blogging software
- How to create a blog, both hosted by a vendor and on your
local network
- How to create RSS/Atom feeds
- Examples of how blogs are being used in libraries
- Brainstorming ideas on how you may want to use a blog in
your institution
- How to set up multiple users and/or sections on your blog
- How to customize the look of your blog
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| Time: |
Five hours |
| Location: |
This full day "Customized Training" session can be brought to your library at any time. |
| Who should attend: |
library webmasters; collection development, circulation,
special collections, reference librarians; library directors; anyone
who needs to get the word out to patrons about programs, acquisitions |
| Related Courses: |
Communication Software in the Library Series:
Exploring the Wiki, a Collaborative Website
Communication Software in the Library Series: Podcasting, IM, Text
Messaging |
| Cost: |
$995.00 per customized training event, plus expenses |
| To schedule: |
To schedule courses at your library and to discuss costs, audience numbers, and physical requirements, please contact
Susan Abell (1.800.635.4638 x1944 or abell@nelinet.net). |