Tools of Engagement: Reaching through Collaboration

Tools of Engagement: Attracting and Engaging Library Users

“Reaching through Collaboration”

Jennifer KelleyResident Librarian, College of DuPage

Library Challenges & OpportunitiesMay 9, 2008

Attracting: Communication

Reaching Your Existing Users

UThink Blogs at the University of Minnesota Libraries

LibVlogArlington Heights Public Library Video Blog

Turn it UP!New York Public Library

Podcasting

Attracting: Outreach

Getting New/Underserved Populations in the Door

WorldLinksHennepin County Library

Live Homework HelpMcCracken County Public Library

Yoga Classes in the LibraryMaui Community College Library

Research a la Carte MenuKishwaukee College Library

Book a LibrarianSan Francisco Public Library

Engaging: User Generated

Content Creation

Flickr 365 Library Days Project

Website Photos Oberlin College Library

YouTube Video ContestPerkins Library, Hastings College

SOPACAnn Arbor District Library

The One Minute Critic!Vancouver Community Library

An Affinity for UsersUniversity of Central Florida Libraries

Engaging: User Friendly Design

Google & Amazon’s influence on websites

Phoenix Public Library

Darien Library

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Book WallAllen County Public Library

Meebo Widget for “no results”Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library