DSC Library Pinterest Presentation

Happy Pinning @ DSCHaving Fun w/ Pinterest, Seriously.

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Rachel OwensAssociate Professor, Bachelor Programs Librarian

Cheryl KohenEmerging Technology Librarian

Pinterest @ DSC Library

What We Like :D

● New way to promote the same ol' thing (and new stuff!)

● Speaks with our other social media

● Students are pinning● Pretty!!

Creating Image Friendly Boards

Marketing eResources

Shareable Boards w/ Libraries

Pinning Directly from LibGuides

Pinterest >> Research Guides

Connect w/ Other Social Media

Pinterest >> Facebook

Facebooking Pins

Tweeting Pins

Pinterest >> Twitter

What We Don't Like :(

● Copyright & Fair Use issues● Won't always find images● Cannot connect Facebook group pages● Cannot directly pull from Facebook, Twitter,

and similar social media● Does not play well with Primo ● Landscape images don't display well

Facebook Fail

New Books Board

Connecting w/ Primo

Best Practices

● Use the "Pin It" toolbar to pin directly from the primary website

● Give credit where credit is due● Follow other libraries (similar organizations)● Connect with other social media (e.g.

Twitter)

Who Are We Following

Pin/Board Ideas

What we're going to do next:● YouTube/Vimeo/Ted Talks● Imagine board (VT Libraries)● Banned books boardWhat we totally stole:● Mascot pictures● Florida Board

Thanks! | Connect w/ Us!

Rachel OwensAssociate Professor, Bachelor Programs Librarian

Cheryl KohenEmerging Technology Librarian