Photosharing is so ubiquitous, I consider it a given that HCPL is going to adopt it any day now! Imagine all the websites you visit in a given day. Now think of any that don't include photographic or video content. Could you come up with any? I can't. From databases to retail sites, photos are an integral part of the web experience & I like it that way. I am more engaged when there are visuals & can learn faster when I can see what a person is talking about.
Seriously, this should be a no-brainer. Photos of events, people reading books/hanging out, renovations in progress, or what about a photo quiz like Library Robot's? We could make a kind of scavenger hunt using photos of books or authors as clues. Have photos of people holding their favorite book. But wait, there's more!
Right now, the Bookmobile crew is using Flickr to check out other bookmobiles & their features in anticipation of our eagerly awaited replacement vehicle. There are tons of pictures showcasing the set-up & collections of bookmobiles from around the world (Northern Europe wins for most artistic!)
This is a great way for us to compare what others have with what we envision for ourselves. And see what doesn't work so well:
Um yeah, not happening.
Bungee cords on bookmobile = Fail
Just say NO to satellite dishes.
Um yeah, not happening.
Bungee cords on bookmobile = Fail
Moment of Bookmobile Awesome
Y'know, bookmobiles are for live concerts & attractive people, too.
Y'know, bookmobiles are for live concerts & attractive people, too.
Oh, wow! This brings back fond memories of 10 years ago when I was part of the crew who "dreamed up" the very Bookmobile that you drive! Such an adventure. And it makes me feel proud to have been a part of that. What an impact you guys & gals make! Bravo!! Let's hear it for the Bookmobile and its Super Staff!
ReplyDeleteCome on Gina, you could pedal cross-county!
ReplyDeleteThere's not enough room for books & Icy-Hot on that thing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cool use for Flickr. I didn't realize we're getting ready for a bookmobile upgrade. I'm so happy to work for a library that is committed to this valuable service. :)
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