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'Friending' The Library: Social Media Interns Get The Message Out, Pamela Contakos
'Friending' The Library: Social Media Interns Get The Message Out, Pamela Contakos
Pamela Contakos
At MCLA we have sponsored undergraduate student interns who assist with marketing and outreach for the library. Our interns are responsible for the library’s Tumblr, posting weekly about databases, items from the archives, and apps of interest, the library’s Instagram account, and the library’s Facebook account. In addition, they have created videos and hosted social media contests. We will share some of the projects our interns have worked in and talk about best practices in having student run social media.
Leveraging Academic Networks For Promotion And Tenure, Anne E. Rauh, Linda M. Galloway
Leveraging Academic Networks For Promotion And Tenure, Anne E. Rauh, Linda M. Galloway
Anne Rauh
Preparing for promotion and tenure (or tenure equivalent status) is a stressful time in any librarians’ career. Leveraging the power of academic and professional online networks can enhance and showcase an information professional’s scholarly output. From blog posts to peer-reviewed journal articles, knowing how to best promote your work will make the process easier. The presentation will include an overview of best practices for academic networking and provide participants with recommendations to build a solid online network. The presentation will begin with an overview of the topic, include descriptions of recommended tools and techniques, describe two short case studies and …