Using social media for your library. by Naima Rashid

Using social media for your library. by Naima Rashid https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd 1. What is your favorite thing about using social media for your library? 2. What is your least favorite about using social media for your library? en-us 2022-04-28 14:31:27 UTC 2022-05-04 14:04:54 UTC hello@padlet.com designing pretty things https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169938590 2022-05-04 13:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169938590 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169938670 the trolls :(]]> 2022-05-04 13:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169938670 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169938770 It allows for interaction with patrons on a different level. ]]> 2022-05-04 13:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169938770 I love connecting with the patrons. Our social media is like another branch of the library, in a way. https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169938806 2022-05-04 13:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169938806 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169938915 Getting to be creative with the content!]]> 2022-05-04 13:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169938915 The fun images! https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169938991 2022-05-04 13:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169938991 everything else--amount of time put in, low reach, https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939137 2022-05-04 13:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939137 Time Drain https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939182 2022-05-04 13:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939182 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939237 It can be really fun and creative!]]> 2022-05-04 13:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939237 Engaging with people who do not consistently come into the the library. https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939304 2022-05-04 13:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939304 When I put in a lot of work, and there's no reaction https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939332 2022-05-04 13:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939332 Getting no reactions! https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939333 2022-05-04 13:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939333 when people don't tag us or mention us but they post about the library. I can't interact if I don't know it's out there. https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939357 2022-05-04 13:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939357 patron interaction https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939386 2022-05-04 13:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939386 being able to talk to patrons and humanize that exchange! https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939422 2022-05-04 13:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939422 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939423 Some staff and managers try to control content posted. ]]> 2022-05-04 13:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939423 putting a human face on the library. https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939428 2022-05-04 13:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939428 Creativity https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939445 Being able to create (hopefully) engaging posts for our community.]]> 2022-05-04 13:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939445 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939564 I love seeing parents and family members get excited about seeing their kids in our program posts, or seeing people comment on our weekly "What are you reading this weekend?" posts. It allows me to be a little creative, too.]]> 2022-05-04 13:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939564 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939700 Getting comments back]]> 2022-05-04 13:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939700 Feeling constrained :( https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939739 2022-05-04 13:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939739 putting a lot of time into a new idea and getting very little engagement. :( https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939870 2022-05-04 13:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169939870 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940008 The trolls and when something I put a lot of work in flops ]]> 2022-05-04 13:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940008 Connecting/interacting with patrons and the community. https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940058 2022-05-04 13:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940058 People who do not read the post and you need to spend time responding. https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940096 2022-05-04 13:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940096 We do not always see the results of the efforts. https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940147 2022-05-04 13:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940147 Admin doesn't recognize the benefit of having time to make QUALITY content. https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940214 2022-05-04 13:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940214 The interactions are a lot of fun in the comments of our Facebook posts. https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940222 2022-05-04 13:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940222 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940400 Coming up with engaging posts regularly]]> 2022-05-04 13:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940400 Successful post https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940402 When nw people engage with a post.]]> 2022-05-04 13:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940402 All the work... https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940550 2022-05-04 13:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940550 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940553 Opportunity to be creative. Reach regular patrons who use social media.]]> 2022-05-04 13:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940553 comments from patrons https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940560 2022-05-04 13:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940560 when you take the time to make a REALLY good reel/tiktok and NO ONE interacts with it *frowny face* https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940711 2022-05-04 13:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940711 Connecting with patrons https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940812 2022-05-04 13:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940812 Inconsistency https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940879 Being busy with other daily library tasks that we forget to post to FB. ]]> 2022-05-04 13:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940879 Engagement https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940918 It gives us more feedback than just waiting for patrons to tell us when they walk in the door. PLUS - It reaches a larger demographic and ages in our community.]]> 2022-05-04 13:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940918 The content options are endless... but not enough time to make all the things I want to promote https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940965 2022-05-04 13:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940965 jennd2 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940992 The comments when libraries post questions about favorite books

]]> 2022-05-04 13:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169940992 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941221 Good results for some program announcements. People willl start calling to register immediately.]]> 2022-05-04 13:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941221 Always feeling behind. https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941608 2022-05-04 13:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941608 feels like a full time job to do right when you have other things to do https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941686 2022-05-04 13:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941686 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941719 I personally hate social media and it's very draining. I don't like dealing with trolls and being constantly "on" - I can't enjoy my own personal accounts because I'm constantly thinking about how to improve the library's pages. ]]> 2022-05-04 13:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941719 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941798 Preaching to the choir. We seem to reach only those people who already follow us and keep up with our programs. We have no advertising budget.

]]> 2022-05-04 13:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941798 Consistency between posters https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941826 2022-05-04 13:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941826 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941836 Poor quality videos.]]> 2022-05-04 13:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941836 jennd2 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941843 Being able to answer the public's questions about events. It shows gaps / missing information in our publicity]]> 2022-05-04 13:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169941843 People can post negative comments about your library or staff https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942120 2022-05-04 13:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942120 crutch https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942234 Some feel it is the answer to declining door count. ]]> 2022-05-04 13:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942234 Being able to be creative by using Canva to create posts and learning what works and doesn't work based on the engagement we receive for our posts. curtisj29 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942239 2022-05-04 13:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942239 I feel like I have to look at social media all night and weekends https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942472 2022-05-04 13:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942472 Low reach...trying to get new followers https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942712 2022-05-04 13:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942712 Confusion https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942971 Posting events (ex: for summer reading) and having all those event posts being the first thing seen by our page visitors who have to scroll way down to get to the current info.]]> 2022-05-04 13:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942971 jennd2 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942978 When they comment with a question that's clearly answered in the post or image

]]> 2022-05-04 13:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169942978 tendency to compare myself with other libraries and feel bad https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169943263 2022-05-04 13:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169943263 Getting the word out & design https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169943493 We have great programs to be promoted with a decent following. I like being able to represent our libraries' programs artistically to pull in more patrons. ]]> 2022-05-04 13:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169943493 Doesn't necessarily mean anything for the library https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169943669 It feels, at times, like a time waste and is not producing more ACUTALLY use of the library.

]]> 2022-05-04 13:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169943669 Interaction with patrons, creating a learning opportunity for patrons, getting timely feedback from patrons about programs and services, giving me an outlet for my creativity. https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169943764 2022-05-04 13:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169943764 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169943845 other employees believe creating content is not really work]]> 2022-05-04 13:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169943845 jennd2 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169944034 Feeling like I just don't get some platforms. Looking at you, Twitter.

]]> 2022-05-04 13:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169944034 The pressure from staff who have not studied the algorithms and recommendations try to dictate how to run the page. https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169944145 2022-05-04 13:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169944145 When we receive very little reaction or engagement with our posts. Especially when I have placed a lot of effort in creating videos and we receive very little views. curtisj29 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169944950 2022-05-04 13:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169944950 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169945182 I hate hate hate how often the platforms change everything so you have to constantly relearn how to use them about every three months. I feel like they are working me like a puppet.]]> 2022-05-04 13:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169945182 working really hard on a post then it flops https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169945382 2022-05-04 13:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169945382 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169945603 I enjoy engaging with patrons. I've even gotten some really great book recommendations on our "what are you reading posts"]]> 2022-05-04 13:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169945603 Feels "spammy" https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169945667 2022-05-04 13:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169945667 trying to be consistent with posting while juggling other responsibilities https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169946146 2022-05-04 13:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169946146 https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169946367 The work load on top of other tasks, limited staff who are willing to work on social media - some staff refusing to help with content. Changes made to social media policy that decreased interactions - combining individual library pages. Interactions are inconsistent or mostly by staff. ]]> 2022-05-04 13:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169946367 a lot of work https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169948029 it feels like another branch with running reports and declining engagement. ]]> 2022-05-04 13:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/naimanovelist/xbwecmr17zavqevd/wish/2169948029