So You Want to Blog: The Hows, Whats, and Whys of Creating Your Own Space on the Internet
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The document outlines the importance and steps of blogging, particularly for professionals such as librarians, emphasizing creating a personal space online to share thoughts and connect with a community. It provides a ten-step guide for first-time bloggers, including choosing a platform, content focus, and scheduling posts, while also stressing the significance of adhering to employer policies and promoting responsibly. Various examples of successful blogs and resources for continued learning and inspiration are also included.
So You Want to Blog: The Hows, Whats, and Whys of Creating Your Own Space on the Internet
- 1. So You Want to Blog The Hows, Whats, and Whys of Creating Your Own Space on the Internet Sarah Bean Thompson, Amy Koester,
- 2. Why Blog? ● Maintain a record of your programs, reading, etc. ● Professional portfolio ● Work through your library thoughts ● Participate in a community of sharing
- 3. A Few Tips ● Blog for you ● Your audience will come ● Be wary of too much self-promotion ● Don’t be greedy ● Don’t stress ● Have fun!
- 4. First-Time Blogging in 10 Steps 1. Choose your platform 2. Create your site name 3. Choose your content focus 4. Know your employer’s policies 5. Create an “About Me” section 6. Write, edit, write, edit… 7. Think visually 8. Give yourself a schedule 9. Use labels/tags/categories 10.Promote & share
- 5. 1.Choose Your Platform ● Wordpress ● Blogger ● Tumblr ● Free vs. Paid image from “check sign and cross sign 3” from openclipart user jextee, Creative Commons licensed
- 6. 2.Create Your Site Name ● Make it personal ● Make it relevant ● Beware the really long name ● Paid domain or not image from “check sign and cross sign 3” from openclipart user jextee, Creative Commons licensed
- 7. 3.Choose Your Content Focus ● Reviews ● Program Recaps ● Thoughts & Issues ● Combination ● Collaboration vs. Guest Posts image from “check sign and cross sign 3” from openclipart user jextee, Creative Commons licensed
- 8. 4.Know Your Employer’s Policies ● Can you name your library? ● Do you need a disclaimer? ● Can you blog at work? ● Are there photo rules? image from “check sign and cross sign 3” from openclipart user jextee, Creative Commons licensed
- 9. 5.Create an “About Me” Section ● Your name & job ● Type of library ● Reading and/or professional interests ● Professional accomplishments ● Review/Blog policy image from “check sign and cross sign 3” from openclipart user jextee, Creative Commons licensed
- 10. 6.Write, Edit, Write, Edit... ● Start building your content ● Always proofread ● Update & correct if necessary image from “check sign and cross sign 3” from openclipart user jextee, Creative Commons licensed
- 11. 7.Think Visually ● Always try to include at least one image ● Use your own photos ● Search the Creative Commons image from “check sign and cross sign 3” from openclipart user jextee, Creative Commons licensed
- 12. 8.Give Yourself a Schedule ● Be realistic ● Be flexible ● Take advantage of the “schedule” function image from “check sign and cross sign 3” from openclipart user jextee, Creative Commons licensed
- 13. 9.Use Labels/Tags/Categories ● Consider how you want to organize your content ● Consider how you want others to use your site image from “check sign and cross sign 3” from openclipart user jextee, Creative Commons licensed
- 14. 10.Promote & Share ● Have a blog roll ● Read & comment on other blogs ● Participate in blog hops ● Share on social media ● DON’T be obnoxious image from “check sign and cross sign 3” from openclipart user jextee, Creative Commons licensed
- 15. Great Review Blogs: ● Abby the Librarian ● Book Smugglers ● A Fuse #8 Production ● The Nonfiction Detectives ● Sense and Sensibility and Stories Resources
- 16. Resources Great Programming Blogs: ● Bryce Don’t Play ● Future Librarian Superhero ● Jbrary ● Reading with Red ● Storytime Katie
- 17. Resources Great Issues Blogs: ● Hi, Miss Julie! ● Inclusive Early Literacy ● Latin@s in Kid Lit ● Mel’s Desk
- 18. Resources Great “Kitchen Sink” Blogs: ● Fat Girl, Reading ● Sturdy for Common Things ● Teen Librarian Toolbox ● Tiny Tips for Library Fun
- 19. Resources Great Collaborative Blogs: ● ALSC Blog ● Library as Incubator Project ● Little eLit ● Nerdy Book Club ● Storytime Underground
- 20. Resources Blog Hops to Check Out: ● Nonfiction Monday ● Tune In Tuesday ● Thrive Thursday ● Flannel Friday
- 21. Questions? image from “Red - Query Icon” from openclipart user ryanlerch, Creative Commons licensed
- 22. Contact Info Sarah Bean Thompson Springfield-Greene County Library District http://www.greenbeanteenqueen.com/ sarahbean@thelibrary.org Amy Koester Skokie Public Library http://showmelibrarian.blogspot.com akoester@skokielibrary.info