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rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #mslibchat! This week's topic is Web presence. We will be following the Q1, A1 format.

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself, what/where you teach, etc. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Corey Hall, MS Librarian in central PA #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Join us now for #mslibchat https://t.co/3dDybWfHh9

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Mary Clark, MS Library Professional in San Diego, CA #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT

I'm Gretchen, MS librarian (grades 7/8) at @kilmerlibrary in Northern Virginia! Looking forward to a good #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Welcome, Gretchen! #mslibchat

SusieCueLib Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

My name is Susie. I'm actually a community college librarian in Fort Scott, Ks, but wanted to follow along. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Q1 in 2 minutes! #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi #mslibchat! Carli, MS librarian in Indiana.

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Welcome, Susie! I'm sure you'll have lots to share! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Welcome, Carli! #mslibchat

vacampbell13 Oct 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hello, Victoria from Nebraska #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi, Victoria, and welcome! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Librarians, join #mslibchat now for a quick, fun discussion about Web presence in the library!

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#mslibchat https://t.co/YW14NIWWq3

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1. Because your customers may never set foot in the library! Be where THEY are--online! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: this is the first place people look. It's expected that we have an online presence...and an updated one, at that! #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Oct 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: So you can keep up with your patrons even when they are not in your physical space - this includes parents. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@CAMMediaCenter I think parents really expect a strong Web presence these days. They want fast, easy info at their fingertips #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Strong web presence helps us effectively share (and show off!) our work with students, staff, community & beyond! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1. I tell students they have a 24/7 library available. #mslibchat

vacampbell13 Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Web presence is crucial to communicating with Ss & their parents. It also reinforces we support 21st century skills. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@vacampbell13 Great point about 21st century skills! #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@SEMSLibraryLady Yes, absolutely! For this reason I think we also have to be on social as well...#mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q2 in 2 minutes! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@libraryms Definitely! My Ss go to Instagram first:) #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

What to do when a librarian is limited by admin in use of social media? #mslibchat

SusieCueLib Oct 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

For me, I have many online students that I hope to reach. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#mslibchat https://t.co/te0aGGC7E1

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@rchallway I'd keep relentlessly plugging away until they cave! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

And as a follow-up, WHICH social media platform should we embrace? #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Oct 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Embrace what your patrons use. For mine, it's Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. #mslibchat https://t.co/It6RinHtls

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

And as a follow-up, WHICH social media platform should we embrace? #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: https://t.co/yKUAEmUjp3 #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: My library website (frustrated by limits of Schoolwires, our platform): https://t.co/h0A2jVvzh4 #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@rchallway Write up compelling case (w/ data) as to why a social presence is key. Offer to test run for larger school presence. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@rchallway My Ss only use our Instagram, so that's where we put content. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Please also feel free to share Instagram handles, etc. Tell us what you are doing with social media! #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: Our library website: https://t.co/dT6k2rdBll #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT

My new foray into a Twitter account for my library: https://t.co/9Vtfq6mTGS #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT

We're on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest as @libraryatsems, but rarely update the latter two. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q3 in 2 minutes! #mslibchat

SusieCueLib Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

My web address is https://t.co/gHkBLT85m0, but I think it is lacking. I hope to improve it. I'm new to position. #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Library website: https://t.co/dz5l8tphzk #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Library website: https://t.co/nd3Dt4u4BY #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@SusieCueLib I have the same issue, just haven't had time to keep it up! #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: I am on Instagram as @the_loudlibrarian and Snapchat as loud_librarian. Snapchat is new for me this year, still growing. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#mslibchat sorry just joining! I use Instagram and FB all the time. Lots of engagement on IG!

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

My blog: https://t.co/S6f5fYEY71 Learning experience for me, uncomfortable with blogging. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG Welcome to the chat! #mslibchat

SusieCueLib Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Follow up: I am embracing Facebook. A little with Twitter, but realize that Instagram, Snapchat, etc. may be the way. #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 (cont): I blog (w/ teacher colleague & collaborator @coreythornblad) at https://t.co/Mq2F6KgAVy #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#mslibchat https://t.co/oqGDjQeMsj

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#mslibchat IG is @dmslibrary366 -- use it for promotion of events, books, projects and more--over 600 followers!

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#mslibchat my library website: https://t.co/a10gha9BOy

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@SusieCueLib It is hard to keep up with multiple accounts! I am struggling! #mslibchat

SusieCueLib Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: I'm curious to follow up on some of these Instagram. I can't figure out how to use in library. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG @dmslibrary366 Wow, 600! I'm going to bug my Ss tomorrow--I've got 2000 of them:) #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@rchallway I have found blogging partner is HUGE to help me feel comfortable. Editing, accountability, shared responsibility. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A3. If we weren’t using Schoolwires, I would work from this template: https://t.co/Me4zIIlGsX to build my library site! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I think we need an entire chat dedicated to social media! Maybe even one per platform! #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@SusieCueLib You can connect the accounts -- one post, appears on all of your socials. This is helpful in getting into it all. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#mslibchat I use reminder app in my phone to remind me to post on social, blog and update the website

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Instagram seems so easy to me. I always have my camera, post photos, or make Adobe Spark announcements. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@libraryms @SusieCueLib I know Hootsuite will let you do connect Twitter, Facebook. Don't know about Instagram. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG THIS! Love it. #mslibchat

vacampbell13 Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: @BuffettLibrary. For part 2 of the question, we need to keep up with what our MS Ss may use as well as their parents. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG I have tried that, too. Now using Google Keep to stay organized. #mslibchat

SusieCueLib Oct 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@libraryms @rchallway #mslibchat what is blogging partner? Someone to tag team?

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q4 in 2 minutes! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT

https://t.co/cEjcvVGwUf For connecting some of the accounts #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@rchallway @SusieCueLib Instagram lets you connect to all 3 -- post to Insta, it appears on FB and Twitter. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@vacampbell13 @BuffettLibrary Yes, my Ss are on Instagram, but parents would use Twitter more. #mslibchat

SusieCueLib Oct 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@libraryms #mslibchat I did this with Facebook and Twitter. Sometimes my FB doesn't look right in Twitter.

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@libraryms @SusieCueLib I didn't know this! Awesome tip. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Whatever works! #mslibchat https://t.co/iZ9BWmvXQT

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG I have tried that, too. Now using Google Keep to stay organized. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#mslibchat https://t.co/lcXjH4ARsW

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I use this all the time, but I like to post photo to twitter separate sometimes, too. #mslibchat https://t.co/URJNx4IlYe

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@rchallway @SusieCueLib Instagram lets you connect to all 3 -- post to Insta, it appears on FB and Twitter. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: If I had more time, I would learn Seesaw and have my students blog and self-reflect. #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@SusieCueLib @rchallway A o-blogger...a friend & teacher in my building & I blog together. Alt posts, shared writing, editing #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

https://t.co/m2Jgqi7APu Awesome platform for student blogging #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4: I’d build my site using Google Sites. So easy. Most of my work is curating on Scoop.it: https://t.co/Yr29yLiSPL #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4: I’d build my site using Google Sites. So easy. Most of my work is curating on Scoop.it: https://t.co/ejV9xa9R3U #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@SEMSLibraryLady Is this like Pinterest? It looks so cool. #mslibchat

SusieCueLib Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q4: Not sure, but I'd like to offer videos to guide students so they can access any time.#mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG Yes, I agree 100% ;-) But it might be a less overwhelming way to get started! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I use @weebly for the website and @padlet for the suggestion wall. @symbaloo for links and @screencasto for tutorials #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG Great idea!! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q5 in 2 minutes! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@rchallway More robust than Pinterest, but now limits the number of free topics you can curate. #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG I am a big fan of @symbaloo for curation as well. I like the @padlet idea! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Want to start using @flipgrid to get students talking about books #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@SusieCueLib I agree...I need tutorials on my site for databases, interlibrary loan, etc. #mslibchat

vacampbell13 Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: I use libguides for the website. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT

My students love @symbaloo! It's on our library catalog home page. #mslibchat

LibrarianLister Oct 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@SusieCueLib Be sure to check out @NancyJoLambert blog at https://t.co/1TdnibF1PP. She is the master at video tutorials #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG @flipgrid Tell me more about FlipGrid! Sounds cool! #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4: I use Weebly & love love love it! Nice features, really easy to use. Easy to have multiple editors too. #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@rchallway @SusieCueLib Ditto. It's on my (ever-growing) list. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#mslibchat https://t.co/VLjdV2Y0Of

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@libraryms I have so neglected my @weebly blog:/ #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Agreed!! #mslibchat https://t.co/vccoE3ksYf

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4: I use Weebly & love love love it! Nice features, really easy to use. Easy to have multiple editors too. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: My library hero: https://t.co/09J4yXmnFi #mslibchat

SusieCueLib Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@libraryms #mslibchat I've used weebly for other things. I agree it is to use.

LibrarianLister Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@rchallway @libraryms @SusieCueLib I use @IFTTT for this kind of stuff all the time! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: Great library blogs https://t.co/VoJKMmKKnh @Mrskmattson https://t.co/V01XQ2mmQy @gwynethjones #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@SEMSLibraryLady You have to do what works for you! We all need to give up feeling guilt for not using X & be proud for using Y! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: https://t.co/uvsKXqkrPZ @Spkowalski #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: https://t.co/fRWlRERh9S @Spkowalski #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Another one of my library heroes: https://t.co/N4gksK0yEa @LibrarianLister #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@rchallway Yes, I was just going to add @librariantiff to the list! #mslibchat

SusieCueLib Oct 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: wish I could. Excited to see what others shar. #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@LibrarianLister @rchallway @SusieCueLib I need to investigate @IFTTT more. Only dabbled a bit. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@rchallway @LibrarianLister Yes, and Heather, too!! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

We'll be wrapping up our chat at 9:30. Thank you for joining us. Hope to see you the first Monday in Nov! #mslibchat

LibrarianLister Oct 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@rchallway Tiff is the best! @librarian_tiff #mslibchat

LibrarianLister Oct 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Both amazing and inspirational librarians! #mslibchat https://t.co/bUwGCTRplM

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: Great library blogs https://t.co/VoJKMmKKnh @Mrskmattson https://t.co/V01XQ2mmQy @gwynethjones #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@DianaLRendina is one of my heroes! #mslibchat https://t.co/H4hCLVFyTA

SusieCueLib Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Thanks so much! This was my first Twitter chat. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@LibrarianMsG @DianaLRendina I feel like an echo! Yes, Diana!! :) #mslibchat

vacampbell13 Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5: I follow so many great librarians' blogs or Twitter pages, I can't name them all. They inspire me to be better! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

We are officially closing down the chat for tonight. Please continue to use our hashtag to share MS library resources! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@SusieCueLib Yay! I'm so glad you could make it! These are fast, but fun. Follow the other chatters to extend your PLN! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@SusieCueLib Did you use the @particpatelrn link? All the resources are there for you! #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5: I tend to read more teacher/admin blogs than librarian blogs :/ Love the sites of @cultofpedagogy and @ajjuliani #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@libraryms @cultofpedagogy @ajjuliani Cult of Pedagogy is my FAVE podcast. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

And we didn't even talk about using @feedly to keep track of all your blog reading! #mslibchat

vacampbell13 Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Thanks for the chat tonight! I will be doing some research tomorrow! #mslibchat

libraryms Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Thanks for a great #mslibchat! Lots of fast learning!

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Ooh, one more https://t.co/IIFS3cQBYG #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Ok, signing off to put kiddo to bed. Hope to see you all in November! #mslibchat

CAMMediaCenter Oct 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Good work, team. Looking forward to Nov.'s #mslibchat!

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Thanks for another great chat, @rchallway ! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Remember, using the https://t.co/6dIvCDGL4h link let's you find all the resources discussed here and create a transcript, too! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Remember, using the https://t.co/P8IZ6gbqMZ link let's you find all the resources discussed here and create a transcript, too! #mslibchat