I created this Powerpoint for one of my Grad class to show how we can use social media in our libraries. Examples that I Used was taken from The Free Library Of Philadelphia where I currently work.

1. Social Media

2. Multimedia
•Video sharing
•Photography &
art sharing
•Music and audio sharing
•Presentation sharing
•Livecasting

3. YouTube is a place to discover, watch, upload and share videos
“To build awareness and promote the library
and programs and services”
•University of Washington's Information School in Seattle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_uzUh1VT98
•Books Aloud! Program
http://www.youtube.com/user/Nelida101

5. Free Library Of Philadelphia vs. The
New York Public Library
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6. Is an online photo management and sharing application that allows you to
show off your favorite photos and videos to the world
To share photos of library events, programs, visitors, etc.
•Madison Public Library in Madison, Wisconsin --
-http://www.flickr.com/photos/madison-public-
library
•Worthington Libraries in Worthington, Ohio
•Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas

8. A digital media services for libraries, schools, enterprises, publishers, and retailers.
Enabling them to securely manage, protect, and lend or sell digital audiobooks,
eBooks, music, and videos.
Patrons are able to checkout audio’s using their library card.
•State Library of Kansas
http://kansas.lib.overdrive.com/18589F9B-6EB9-448F-9FAC-
346FDE917CC7/10/378/en/Default.htm
•Los Angeles Public Library
http://audiobooks.lapl.org/B31981D3-FA49-46B8-A740-
A67A3DBA20F9/10/366/en/Default.htm

10. Offers users the ability to upload and share publicly or privately PowerPoint
presentations, Word documents and Adobe PDF Portfolios
Libraries could use SlideShare to upload training PowerPoints
presentations for staff and users
•Librarian at Hennepin County
Library From Minneapolis, MN,
United States
http://www.slideshare.net/megcanada

12. Offers a complete solution for creating and distributing the highest quality
live video experience in a mobile environment
LiveCast gives your subscribers the ability to stream live video - to their friends, family
and colleagues. With just one click, they can share the special moments of their lives
by broadcasting from their mobile phone to their favorite social networks and sites
like YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and more.