For immediate release | November 16, 2010

Tweeting, posting, friending and other social media for libraries

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CHICAGO—, the publishing imprint of the 91´«Ã½, announces the publication of “,” by Laura Solomon.

It is difficult enough to keep abreast of social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and LinkedIn, let alone understand how they fit into today’s library. This practical resource brings together current information on the topic in a concise format that’s easy to digest. Solomon is a librarian, teacher and independent consultant with more than a decade of experience in Web development, design and technology. Her timely 91´«Ã½ Editions Special Report:

  • Provides context on the social media phenomenon;
  • Offers practical advice on how libraries can choose, use and monitor these tools effectively;
  • Identifies additional resources and best practices.
Solomon is library services manager for the Ohio Public Information Network and former Web applications supervisor for the Cleveland Public Library. In 2009, the Ohio Library Council recognized her for her role in saving more than $147 million of public library funding by utilizing her expertise in social media tools. She was tapped as a 2010 Library Journal “Mover and Shaker.” She was awarded an MCIW (Master Certified Internet Webmaster) by Kent State University and she maintains a blog at .
purchases fund advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library professionals worldwide. publishes resources used worldwide by tens of thousands of library and information professionals to improve programs, build on best practices, develop leadership, and for personal professional development. 91´«Ã½ authors and developers are leaders in their fields, and their content is published in a growing range of print and electronic formats. Contact 91´«Ã½ Editions at (800) 545-2433 ext. 5418 or editionsmarketing@ala.org.

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