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Foursquare, what is it anyway?

check inUsing a GPS enabled mobile device and the Foursquare app, people indicate they are at a particular place

BadgesSort of like Scouts, people earn badges for accomplishing different things relating to types of checkins, specific events, categories, etc.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/naveen_/4422262733

(people do seem to like the badges…)

MayorsPeople who have checked in to a venue most frequently over the last 60 days

SpecialsExtra special reasons for people to check in

what can I do with it in the library?

Claim your venueTo create specials, tracks statistics, and customize the venue page

Recognize patronsUse specials, tips, and other methodsconnect with regular visitors

tips• Patrons promote their

favorite things

• Staff promote new services, etc.

• Use tips as feedback

ResourcesPublic Libraries using FoursquareNYPL - https://foursquare.com/venue/31643Darien Library (CT) - https://foursquare.com/venue/254879

Ideas…Foursquare @ Darien Library: http://bit.ly/drKcbB Foursquare in Libraries: http://bit.ly/qElOJC Foursquare, Libraries, and Librarians: http://bit.ly/70TlWm Tech Tips: Foursquare: http://bit.ly/8ImHpl Use Foursquare for historical contents: http://bit.ly/fphPA6 Foursquare & Libraries: http://www.pafa.net/archives/1187

Widgethttp://www.placewidget.com/