Did you know that you can follow the library on a wide variety of social networks? Blog The blog that you\’re reading right now has hundreds of entries dating back to 2007. Subjects run the gamut from library resources to glimpses of Tarleton history. Facebook This is still the world\’s largest social network, with overContinue reading “Keep Up With Us Through Our Social Media”
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Do you InstaLibrary? Follow or Tag Us on Instagram
Follow us @tarletonlib You may have seen that Tarleton Libraries has a Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest (as well as other social media accounts)but did you know that we also have an Instagram? Search for our username @tarletonlib to follow us. We post Tarleton-related and Library-related photos. For example, we have posted a few renovation updates toContinue reading “Do you InstaLibrary? Follow or Tag Us on Instagram”
Midterm Mania
Want to contribute to the Midterm Mania conversation? Check out the hashtag: #TSUMidtermMania Midterm Mania is happening NOW! Are you bogged down with midterms? Have a huge research paper due? Check out the library\’s Twitter account: @TarletonLib During Midterm Mania, we have been tweeting helpful tips for students concerning Midterms. Don\’t have a Twitter? That\’s okay. Continue reading “Midterm Mania”
Celebrate Banned Books Week
Starting today, Tarleton Libraries are celebrating Banned Books Week, September 22-28th. Wondering how you can celebrate your freedom to read this week? Check out a banned book and read to find out why it was banned. Not sure which books are banned? Take a look at one of our newest social media accounts to findContinue reading “Celebrate Banned Books Week”
Privacy: Opt In or Out – A Choice
The Dec. 19, 2011 Slate article \”Saving Face: How Google, Facebook, and other tech companies hide behind “opt-in” policies\” by Evgeny Morozov raises some interesting points about social media and privacy. Reminded me that I need to check the settings on my accounts; how about you?
Top Ten Tuesday – 10 Most Popular Social Networking Sites
With the Texas Social Media Research Institute (TSMRI) having their conference this Friday, I thought I would share this list of the most popular social networking sites. You can read the entire list of fifteen and how they are ranked on this webpage. The library is using some of these social media sites. Click onContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – 10 Most Popular Social Networking Sites”
Free Social Media Icon Sets
Want to liven up your web presence? Need icons? Ellyssa Kroski at iLibrarian has compiled an extensive list of sites offering free, downloadable icons for social websites like Design Float, Facebook, Flickr, Gamespot, LinkedIn, Smashing Magazine, Trip Advisor, Twitter, YouTube, and many, many more. The icon designers use a wide array of design styles. ChooseContinue reading “Free Social Media Icon Sets”
Facebook & Privacy: Are You Exposed?
Do you have a Facebook account? Did you choose the default privacy settings instead of setting your own? Are you wondering what others can learn about you? If you answered \”yes\” to any of these questions, take a few minutes to read the article 3 Facebook Settings Every User Should Check Now by Sarah PerezContinue reading “Facebook & Privacy: Are You Exposed?”
Archiving Tweets
In today\’s digitally connected world of Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, You Tube, and blogs two questions come to mind. Is any of this historically significant enough to archive for future generations and how do you archive what resides in the electronic cloud? There is historically significant material in all of these social networking sites. It demonstratesContinue reading “Archiving Tweets”
Five Ideas on Social Media and Advocacy
Max Macias posted an interesting slideshow with ideas about advocacy and social media on Lowrider Librarian. He also includes a list of resources.
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