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This two-part online class will be held on September 19 and 26, 2013 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Students must attend both sessions. Tumblr is a microblogging platform popular with young adults that makes it easy to create and share content. Many libraries are finding it an effective platform for YA Blogs, library marketing, and more. During this two-part class, we will: Explore the basics of Tumblr and how it’s different from other blogging sites Learn the tips and tricks for a success Tumblr blog Show how to find and share Tumblr content appropriate for your audience Develop an effective social media plan combining unique content and effective content curation During this two part class, attendees will create individual Tumblr pages, customize it for their audience, and have the option to receive feedback.
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Presenters: Rachel Eichen and Diana Silveira
Novare Library Services
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What is Tumblr? Creating a Tumblr Posting on Tumblr Finding Content Homework assigment
What is Tumblr?
Let’s you “effortlessly share anything” Microblogging – less is more Post text, quotes, links, videos, etc. Find blogs based on interests/tags Comments rare, reblogs common
How popular is Tumblr?
Source: http://mashable.com/2011/11/14/tumblr-infographic/
How popular is Tumblr?
Source: http://mashable.com/2011/11/14/tumblr-infographic/
38,000 posts per minute 46.2 million blogs
Why is Tumblr so Popular? Easy to find similar blogs Easy to share & make posts Easy to track Integration with Facebook & Twitter
Easy to create an Account
Easy to create an Account
Let’s Start Posting!
Making Posts Dashboard Add posts (with tags!) Reblog or like a post See who liked &
reblogged
Tags & Blogs Find people to follow Use tags to find info Track important tags
Interact with Authors
http://neil-gaiman.tumblr.com/
Librarian Humor
http://librarianproblems.com/
Professional Development Reading Find/Share infographics Keep up with trends (using tags)
Homework Assignment
1) Setup a tumblr blog with a title, description, and theme for professional or personal use.
2) Make one post of original content - an image, a quote, etc. and assign at least 3 relevant tags.
3) Reblog another blog post and add your own commentary
4) Send the URL to me, along with any questions
Any questions?
Rachel Eichen
www.learnsurge.com
www.novarelibrary.com
Diana Silveira
slideshare.net/adverb
