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A mightier pin: Creating a credible research library on Pinterest at Murray State University
Internet Reference Services Quarterly (2013)
  • Rebecca Richardson, Murray State University
  • Candace Vance, Murray State University
  • Elizabeth Price, James Madison University
  • Jeffrey Henry, Murray State University
Abstract
This case study shows how the reference librarians at Murray State University use Pinterest as an added component in reference services. Statistics were collected in an attempt to monitor the number of items shared with the number of people who actively follow each board. This study will help interested reference librarians gain an understanding of how this social media site can be used to promote online resources, both those owned by the institution and those freely available on the internet. It will also serve as an example of how reference librarians can build a reference library within the confines of social media. 
Keywords
  • Pinterest,
  • social media,
  • reference services,
  • public outreach,
  • community outreach,
  • library 2.0,
  • reference,
  • digital library
Publication Date
2013
DOI
10.1080/10875301.2013.849319
Citation Information
Rebecca Richardson, Candace Vance, Elizabeth Price and Jeffrey Henry. "A mightier pin: Creating a credible research library on Pinterest at Murray State University" Internet Reference Services Quarterly Vol. 18 Iss. 3-4 (2013) p. 247 - 264
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/elizabeth-price/3/