Social Media for Libraries / Archives

Social Media at GRCC Library
2011 – 2014

• Research and blog on materials relating to the library, the community, and other related topics
• Develop and maintain taxonomy used for content
• Manage content publishing and posting schedules across all social networks
• Create and administer accounts across various social media platforms, including the library’s blog
• Implemented social media campaigns for library events and special occasions
• Drafted and implemented a library wide social media policy, which is updated yearly and complements the college’s AUP. As of 2011, no known working examples of a social media policy exists for academic libraries
• Collect and analyze stats to project and manage accounts and content
• Social media campaign examples [forthcoming]

Dewey District Library
2010 – present, consultant

• Data collection and analysis of social media and online presence of Michigan public libraries
• Presented on findings at various conferences
  • Critical Error: MI Public Libraries and Social Media
  • Does Not Compute: Michigan Libraries and Their Presence Online

AMPed
2009 – 2012, consultant

• Research and blog on issues relating but not limited to digital archiving, digital asset management, and emerging technologies
• Develop and maintain taxonomy used for content
• Install, configure, and administer WordPress CMS software, widgets and plugins on Archive Media Partners’ server as well as utilize website optimization, SEO awareness and analytics
• Create and administer accounts on Twitter, Facebook, Disqus, HootSuite, Bit.ly and Flickr
• Design and execute planning strategy and workflow for posting and updating content to the blog and other social networking sites as needed
• Consult on using information architecture for redefining site structure, navigation, and page layout
• Presented professionally on emerging technologies for archives

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
2009 – 2011, practicum student and consultant

• I contributed to the taxonomy, design, and layout for the digital exhibitions
• Installation and maintenance of plugins, consulting on social media and SEO, content creation, and general administration of the site