February in a middle school library

 

Hello SoCal Libraries Social Media Group, 

I just wanted to share the way I promote events in the library. I love using Canva to work on designs, posters, tickets, and social media posts. Every month I design a flier and post them all around the school. I even post it on Facebook to let the parents know what is happening in the library. Last week I had a movie in the library for students who had a 4.0. Popcorn and snacks were served. I let a student design the ticket for me which turned out pretty cute. I had them printed at our print shop and students were admitted just like in a real movie theater. 

I hope you consider working as a Library Media Tech! It is the best job in the world!💖

🌹 Liana

Addition made

 Hello, this is Tiffany and I edited the image in the header so that the description would be easier to read.

What I added-Alex Mendoza

Hello everyone,

My name is Alex and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute

to this blog. I am a Library Assistant and Substitute teacher.

One of my favorite early experiences at the library was discovering

as a later elementary school student that you do not have

to wait until a class visit to check out desired items from the library.

As a result, I came to relish the sense of community I found there

along with easy to access new copies of Harry Potter, the next

serialized edition of Goosebumps, or the most interesting

animal of the week that I absolutely had to learn about next. 

For my contribution, I wanted to share some resources in this

post that have made reading and time at the library feel more

community oriented, along with links to examples of how each

project has been run in some southern California libraries that

I have frequented. Each of the following events, communities,

and competitions suggest avenues for hosting literary

discussions or showcasing reading/art inspired

creative works via social media, on behalf of library

organizations.

1. Book Clubs:

1. Explanation-Book clubs are an excellent way to foster

2. enthusiasm for a continued dedication to literacy and

3. are a program that can be held remotely, in person,

4. or with a dual-medium emphasis allowing participants

5. to compare novels to their cinematographic renditions. 

2. Example(s):

1. San Diego City Library Zoom Book Club

2. Fable App: Find The Right Book Club For You

3. Bookclubs.com 

1. Club Insomnia Thriller Book Club

2. Armchair Excavations Self Improvement Book Club

3. The Dark Resonance Horror and Suspense Book Club

4. Read the Classics Book Club      

5. Lemon Love Book Club: By and for Women Readers

6. Reese Book Club: Let Women's Stories Shine 

4.  Braille Institute Book Club for Low Vision Readers 

2. Booktube:

1. Explanation-

2. Booktube is an established genre of online content makers  

   who read much discussed works from emergent and well known  

   authors. This online community of video essayists shares their  

   insights on themes, characterization, offers reviews of the  

   selected material, and sometimes even offers discussion  

   forums for avid watchers to partake in together such as  

   on discord. Not to mention, the comments section can  

   serve as a great way to share and comment on one  

   another’s thoughts on the book of the day. Below are  

   just a few of those whose work I have heard or recommended. 

2. Example(s):

1. Merphy Napier:

2. Former publishing industry worker commenting  

   on bestsellers, fantasy, manga, young adult, and  

   dystopian literature

3.  Jesse The Reader:

4. Young adult literature enthusiast and contributor to the  

   epic-reads channel's movie-book comparison segment

5. Ariel Bissett:

6. Prolific commenter of short form literary mediums  

   such as graphic novels, poetry, manga, and short stories,  

   who occasionally discusses mental health topics

7. Jack Edwards:

8. English Literature graduate from Durham University 

   who reviews celebrity reading suggestions

3. Library and Reading competitions:

1. Explanation-

2. Libraries often provide patrons with opportunities to  

   submit  creative work, which can allow them to contribute  

   something meaningful  and visible to the library itself, or  

   obtain recognition for their talents.  These events allow  

   patrons to become acquainted with members of their  

   community’s artistic scene or sharpen the skills they  

   are proud of.  The opportunities below are localized to  

   my area in Southern California,  however, they are largely  

   widely held programs that many libraries  

   throughout the country offer to their patron-base. 

2. Example(s):

1. San Diego Writers Contest 

2. LA Bookmark Contest

3. San Diego Pride Themed Library Card Design Contest  

4. Matchbook Contest:

1. Explanation:

2. Libraries and literacy organizations may also consider,  

   and often offer,  participation in contests that entail the  

   showcase of mixed media skills such as art drawn on  

   unique mediums or the creation of unconventional   

   books that emphasize form as well as storytelling in  

   equal parts. In particular,   the accordion book project  

   below served as a way of manifesting connection  

   and community during the pandemic lockdowns and  

   became a gorgeous  fixture of the San Diego Bonita  

   Museum’s display section in 2022.

2. Examples:

1.  San Diego Library Foundation Matchbook Contest 

2. San Diego book Arts: Accordion books 

3. Coronado Library Chalk Walk Competition 

5. March Madness: Battle of the Books

1. Explanation:

2. March Madness Battle of the books adapts the  

   widely, highly  reputed fun that sports fans  

   experience testing their favorite athletes 

   against one another, into the literary realm. I  

   previously helped support  this program when  

   it was conducted at The Preuss School and I had  

   never seen the entire school community so  

   enthused to express their  opinion on a campus  

   event while comparing their favorite characters  

   towards each other. Overall, this is a great way  

   to stimulate patron  engagement as the rankings  

   proceed every week, as shown by a  prominent  

   display such as a poster at the entrance of the facility,  

   and it serves as an opportunity for Library Support Staff  

   to demonstrate  their knowledge of what books  

   patrons enjoy!

2. Example:

1. Preuss School March Madness: Battle of the Books 

What I added-Dawn-Spotify Playlist-Music for Focus and Concentration while working or studying

Hi, my name is Dawn, and I compiled a list of music for focus and concentration via Spotify. In working towards the theme of  books and chill vibes of this blog, the music I compiled promotes an environment that is distraction-free yet is good for getting work done. There are a variety of selections, from lo-fi, light jazz, solo piano, and atmospheric music. There are a lot of good things about having music playing in the background while you work or study. Here are some of the most important benefits:

1. Less stress and a better mood:

It's true that music can change how we feel. Listening to relaxing or enjoyable music can really help lower stress and anxiety, which makes it easier to study or work in a positive and calm space. This can be very helpful when you have to meet a deadline or do a hard task.

2. More focused and easy to concentrate:

For some people, background music acts as "white noise" that blocks out other sounds and helps them focus. This is especially true for sounds like instruments or background noise. Because it blocks out noise, music can really help you concentrate and stay on task at work.

3. Better ability to remember things and think:

According to research, music can use both parts of the brain, which can help you learn and remember things better. Listening to certain types of music, like classical music, has been linked to better memory and thinking skills. Music can help you better organize new ideas in your mind.

4. More motivation and work output:

Happy music can really get you going, giving you extra energy and making it easier to finish what you need to do. As you work or study, listening to music you enjoy can make it feel more like fun and less like work. It can really help you keep your mind on something for a longer time.

5. Dealing with pain:

Research has shown that music can help ease pain, which I think is pretty cool. That's great if you're in pain while working on projects or studying for tests because it can help make the pain less severe.

Important Things to Think About:

It's very important what kind of music you choose. People often say that instrumental music, classical music, ambient sounds, or lo-fi hip hop can help you concentrate on work and school. Many people find that music with words can be too much to handle.

You should make sure the noise is low so it doesn't get in the way of your concentration. There should be less music in the background than there is now.

Choice of an Individual: The best music for you depends on what you like. Listen to a lot of different types of music to find the one that you like best.

In conclusion, playing music in the background while you work or study can really help improve your mood, focus, and total output. Make sure you listen to the right kind of music and that the volume is just right for you.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/11r3dvuvhmSiZSCoUcFerO?si=f22f26e5471a4fae 

What I added- Charles

 I contributed to the blog by adding the Libraries and Social Media Resources section. It consists of three links, Common Sense Media, Library Journal, and School Library Journal. These three links are great resources for librarians, library support staff, parents, and teachers. They have many articles on library community, social media, programming, book lists, and so many other resources. 

I added a list of videos from Youtube

 Hello Classmates

I put together a list of videos on youtube and added the link on the sidebar. There are some fun videos on how librarians can be curators for social media to helpful tips on how to post successfully on Facebook and Twitter (X). I will search for more videos and add to the list. A little bit about myself, I am a Library Media Tech II at a middle school in Murrieta. I love my job so much. I just love coming into work everyday! I am excited to learn how to blog and learn from this class.

🌹Liana 

 

What I added

 Hi there! My name is Erin, and I am an aspiring librarian and avid reader. For my contribution to our blog, I have decided to include a Goodreads widget to the right hand side of our blog, to incorporate an element of social media to the page. In it, you will see a selection of "to-read" books. If you wish to add to this list, please comment and I will include your choices!

-- Erin Orona

What I Add - Colin Hickey

Hello everyone, my name is Colin Hickey. I am happy to introduce myself as a advocate for literacy and learning. I am excited to join this wonderful community and contribute to our blog. I've added a list of Librarian Social Media Resource links to provide information on why it's important to have social media in libraries and how they can be useful to use. 

1. https://4cls.libguides.com/socialmedia/resources 

2. https://www.ala.org/yalsa/guidelines/socialnetworking 

3. https://libtechlaunchpad.com/social-media-resources-for-librarians/ 

What I Added

My name is Meghan Roth. I am a beginner blogger and aspiring Librarian. While working with my team on this blog, I personally added a widget under the header with links to helpful articles about social media and libraries, both academic and not. I also added a "search this blog" widget to the footer. 

Meghan Roth

What I Added -Melanie

 Hi everyone,

Welcome to our blog! My name is Melanie Gomez and I’m part of the SoCal Libraries Social Media blog contributors. 

Here’s what I have contributed to our blog:

• Adjusted the width of the entire blog and right sidebar to better center the text

• Added a “Subscribe To” gadget on the right sidebar to help readers easily access and return to our blog & comment section

• Added a “Followers” gadget on the right sidebar to keep track of viewer/follower count

• Added a “Link List” gadget on the right sidebar that provides a direct link to information on why social media is important to libraries. The website attached is a Librarian Resource page that lists 13 social media marketing tips for libraries.

I hope these contributions will help readers/viewers have a more pleasant and efficient user experience!

-Melanie Gomez

What I Added

 Hello and welcome to our blog.

 What I added to our blog is a cozy Sea Shell image in the title and added a 1-4 description. Most importantly,  I also added a gadget for those who need a translator. Hope the gadget helps for those who need it :)💛

-MARIANA FLORES

Added: Search bar

 Added: Larisa

I added a search bar to the right-hand side of the blog for the reader to be able to easily access the information they are looking for quickly.

Added: Header & description

Added: Larisa <3

I added a header with an image of an ocean view to remain on theme for the blog. After I added the description under the header that reads "grab a book & stay awhile" to keep the blog welcoming

Welcome LT 130 !

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