Libraries and Flickr

Dr. Curtis R. RogersDirector, Statewide Library Services, SC State Library

crogers@statelibrary.sc.gov803-734-8928

AIM: curtisrogrs flickr: crr29061

Workshop Agenda

• Introductions• Who, what, how,

where, why, etc.• Exploring

libraries (and everything else) in Flickr

Flickr defined…

Creating an account is free!

What can I do with flickr?

• Upload/uploadr• Organize (sets, titles,

tags, map, arrange)• Contacts (friends,

family, public)• Groups (pool:

photos, groups: discussion)

• Tagging - tag cloud• Search/Explore• Flickr mail/shopping• Slideshows

Library-related groups

Uploading photos

Ten Ways to Use Flickr in Your Libraries:

http://tametheweb.com/2006/11/ten_ways_to_use_flickr_in_your.html

1. To highlight New Materials.2. To show the face of the Teen Advisory Board.3. To highlight Programs & Some Young Library Users.4. To create a presence in the site itself.5. To create an easy virtual tour for users and staff!6. To store and use images for Wikis, etc.7. To promote what your teens are doing at the library and a

book sale!8. To share the library's history.9. To commemorate the first patron of the new bookmobile!10. To celebrate Harry Potter Day!

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Libraries using Flickr

Geotags & You: How to use the Organizr to add your photos to a mapScreencast - flickr.com/help/screencasts/vol1

Exploring the MapScreencast - flickr.com/help/screencasts/vol2

Play, Learn, Teach,

Have Fun