Presenter: Rachel Eichen
Novare Library Services
All About Hashtags
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Agenda
What are Hashtags? Hashtag Use Hashtags & Libraries Hashtags Tools
Hashtags are …
A word or phrase prefixed with a # in a message on a social networking channel
Hashtags can be used for..
Classifying posts
Bella was always too good for Edward.
Classifying posts
Bella was always too good for Edward. #twilight #teamjacob
Following an event
Finding subjects
Finding like minded individuals
Keeping up with Conversations
Setting tone
Source: http://www.offerpop.com/resources/blog/history-hashtags/
Hashtags are supported
Twitter Facebook Tumblr Instagram Vine
Why hashtags?
Help you add more subjects when limited on space
Allow other people to find your content (especially not followers)
When using hashtags
No spaces Use capital letters for new words Try to keep it a reasonable length Try to follow existing hashtags Choose hashtags carefully
Choose Hashtags Carefully
Don’t overuse them!
Twitter vs. Facebook
Twitter hashtags MORE versatile and effective
Facebook hashtag custom URL Facebook better privacy (less people
can find you)
How can libraries use hashtags?
Contests Promote or follow events To get more followers Attract conference goers Promotion via trending topics
Ex: Excited about #marchmadness? Check out our selection of basketball books at your local library!
Examples
Hashtag History Pt. 2
What’s trending?
The most popular events or subject matter that are being discussed RIGHT NOW
Tag Def > #ttot
Life of a Hashtag
http://create.visual.ly/graphic/life-of-a-hashtag
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