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"It is actually possible to use Pinterest for useful tasks, though it may not seem so at first glance. Here's how."

Very helpful thank you! I've had a Pinterest account for a while but never really knew how to use it effectively. Cheers!

Great article Heather, Thanks!

I'm not sure if I can post this here. But I found this and thought we might all be able to use the laugh. There are some really cute and clever memes here.

A selection of lovely shots of great library programs for children.

Facebook. Flickr. Google+. Pinterest. Tumblr. Twitter. Yelp. The list of social networking sites is almost endless, bringing huge potential (and some headaches) to librarians nationwide. Will libraries continue to be able to keep up with the rapid- almost instantaneous-changes in technology and social networking? The consensus is: Yes.

This is link is part of the American Library Association 2013 State of American Libraries report. This part pertains to social networking and delineates some of the current problems and potential benefits of libraries using social networking sites. One potential benefit discussed in this section of the report is that libraries, particularly public libraries, can use social media to reach out to teens. As a result of this, teens may become lifelong learners and lifelong library users.

A compilation of articles and links related to how libraries are using Facebook, Twitter, and blogs as a tool to reach out to users. | See more about public libraries, libraries and social media.

If we were playing a game of word association, what words would come straight to mind if I said 'social media'? The chance is that you'd say things like Facebook, Twitter, maybe LinkedIn or Pinterest. That's perfectly understandable, and in many ways that is what social media is - or rather, they are the platforms on which social media activities take place.

Using social media in the classroom