All things Twitter

Things 4-6 are all about twitter (set up account, follow library-related accounts, and tweet).  Since I already have done all of those things on my own, I decided to set up an account for our library.  You can find us (for now) at www.twitter.com/almccainlibrary.  I think I remember something being mentioned at a training at one point about conventions for library twitter accounts, so I will have to check with my regional management team to ensure that this account is up to standard.  It was difficult deciding on a name, because our library is named after former community members rather than the community itself.  This may need to be changed to be in line with provincial standards, but for now I am pretty pleased with how it all turned out. 

The process to set up a twitter account is pretty simple.  The user is guided along with step by step instructions.  Also, the FAQ section is very clear and easy to navigate.  I can see the value in having a library social media account, especially for last minute changes and cancelations (like storm days).  Twitter especially is an easy way to scan information without getting bogged down with too many details with the limit of 140 characters per tweet.

Looking forward to seeing if any of our local patrons are on twitter, and if we get any followers.