This document discusses how libraries can use Pinterest to market programs and collections, share local history, research guides, information about the library and staff, collaborate with other boards, share internal work, and incorporate Pinterest with other social media. It provides examples of how libraries currently use Pinterest for these purposes and tips for libraries getting started, including using branding, including library information when pinning, pinning regularly, and using comment and like features to encourage engagement.

1. Jessica Jacko Barnes
Frankfort Community Public Library
April 26, 2013
Pinterest for Libraries

2. What is Pinterest?

4. The Basics

5. Copyright Issues
 Check our the AboutCopyright section on
Pinterest
 Try to pin from the original post
 Cite original poster in comments

6. Pinterest for Libraries
How are libraries using Pinterest.

7. Marketing
 “Geek the Library”
 Mitchell Community Public Library
 “Events at the Library”
 Kansas City Public Library
 “Upcoming Programs”
 West Hartford Public Library
Other ideas: Pictures from programs

8. Collections
 Staff Picks
 Fargo Public Library
 Get Cooking
 Calgary Public Library
 Downloadable eBooks
 Carmel Clay Public Library
Other ideas: New books, readalikes, virtual book
displays, memorials

9. Local History/Local Interest
 Local History & Genealogy
 Muncie Public Library
 Photo Fridays
 Toronto Public Library
 Ray Bradbury Remembered
 Waukegan Public Library
Other ideas: Old pictures of library and library
events

10. Research and Reference
 Gale Virtual Reference Library
 Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
 Research Guides
 Indiana University Maurer School of Law Library
Other ideas: Videos, handouts, cheat sheats

11. Library and Staff
 Library Renovation Begins
 Bethel Public Library
 Meet Your Library Staff
 Oakland Public Library
Other ideas: Employee of the month, staff favorites

12. Collaborative Boards
 Reading Pets
 St. Johns County Public Library
Other ideas: What are you reading, name this
person

13. Internal Work
 FCPL Teens
 Frankfort Community Public Library
 Decide whether to make separate account for
staff
 Find other libraries and librarians to follow. Use
the search box.
Other ideas: Bulletin boards, displays,
programming ideas, summer reading, building
and remodeling plans, quotes,

14. Incorporating with Other Social
Media
 You can choose to inform followers of new pins
on Facebook and Twitter
 You can add a Pinterest tab on Facebook
 http://kimgarst.com/how-add-pinterest-tab-your-
facebook-fan

15. Other Things to Consider
 Use your branding
 Include library information
 Pin regularly
 Use the description box
 Refollow your followers.
 Encourage the use of comment and like features.

16. Sources
 20 Ways Libraries are Using Pinterest Right Now
http://edudemic.com/2012/03/20-ways-libraries-are-using-pinterest-right-
now/
 Pinterest Image #1
http://lemontreecreations.blogspot.com/2011/09/pinterest-we-love-you.html
 Pinterest Image #2
http://www.psiquilt.com/2011/07/pinterest.html

17. Contact
Jessica Jacko Barnes
Frankfort Community Public Library
jbarnes@accs.net
765-654-8746
http://www.slideshare.net/JessicaJackoBarnes/