Claire Sewell

Making an impact with your metadata on social mediaMaking an Impact with your Metadata on Social Media

Claire SewellCambridge University Library

Library Science Collection

@Cambridge

Rise of the Visual Web

Advantages of the Visual Web

• Images are easier to scroll through than text

• Offer a better display on mobile screens• Visually appealing• Pictures can make more of an impact than

words

Using Pinterest @ Cambridge

Adding Images to Pinterest

Copyright

•Always be mindful of copyright – seek permission or consult your institutions copyright department

•Official Pinterest policy is that using images is OK as long as it links back to original content

•If in doubt then don’t!

Other Uses for Pinterest

Top Pinning Tips

Write your Pinterest biography carefully & include keywords to enhance discoverability

Use or create attention grabbing images

Link Pinterest to your other social media sites to make sure it’s found

Don’t forget to maintain your site

Contact Information

Twitter: @ces43Email: claire@librarianintraining.com

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/clairesewelllib/

Image credits & further information: bit.ly/metaimpact