[Web4lib] Using social media to support local libraries

[Cecily Walker]

A good friend of mine in Louisville, KY has organized a book drive for
libraries that is completely driven by social media. Michelle Jones is
the woman behind Consuming Louisville, a blog all about the sights,
sounds, tastes, and culture of Louisville. Last year, Michelle found a
small Kentucky library and organized a "Libraries are Free, But Books
Aren't" book drive in which she convinced others to purchase books
from the Amazon.com wish list of a small local library.  The book
drive was a success, and this year Michelle is looking to go a bit
bigger.

This year Michelle wants to find a somewhat larger library in or
around the Louisville, KY area to support, but she's having a hard
time finding a library in the area with a publicly available Amazon
wish list. If you or someone you know works at a library that fits the
bill, please consider going by Consuming Louisville and dropping
Michelle a line.  The blog post is here:
http://www.consuminglouisville.com/2009/05/libraries-are-free-but-books-a.php

Cecily Walker
Web Services Librarian
Vancouver Public Library