Crowdsource your library, engage your community : the what, when, why, and how

Crowdsource your library, engage your community The what, when, why, and how

Sara A. Fiore

Book - 2018

"This book illustrates crowdsourcing techniques that will help you to raise money and collect community knowledge so your library can be its most impactful"--

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Subjects
Library fund raising > United States.
Crowd funding > United States.
Libraries and community > United States.
Crowdsourcing > United States.
Published
Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, An Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Sara A. Fiore (author)
Physical Description
xix, 122 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781440861116
  • Preface
  • Introduction: Why You Need This Book and How to Use It
  • Part 1. Money, Money, Money
  • 1. An Introduction to Crowdfunding
  • 2. Crowdfunding with Kickstarter
  • About Kickstarter
  • End Result
  • 3. Crowdfunding with Indiegogo
  • About Indiegogo
  • End Result
  • 4. Crowdfunding with GoFundMe
  • About GoFundMe
  • End Result
  • 5. Additional Crowdfunding Platforms
  • Fundly
  • Bonfire
  • Chuffed
  • Facebook
  • YouCaring
  • Causes
  • 6. Forming Your Crowdfunding Team and Formulating Your Plan
  • Pre-Campaign
  • Kickstarter
  • Indiegogo
  • GoFundMe
  • Campaign
  • Post-Campaign
  • Web Sites and Resources
  • Part 2. Using the Wisdom of the Crowd
  • 7. An Introduction to Crowdsourcing
  • Crowdsourcing Is a Community Outreach Tool
  • Crowdsourcing Is a Staff Development Tool
  • Crowdsourcing Is a Time-Saving Tool
  • Crowdsourcing Is a Library Marketing Tool
  • What It Takes
  • Get Creative
  • 8. Crowdsourcing Your Collection
  • A Word about E-books
  • Making It Better
  • 9. Digital Crowdsourcing
  • OCR and the Need for People
  • Library of Congress and Flickr Commons
  • Building Enthusiasm
  • Practical Considerations
  • Extending Your Reach-The Labs Project
  • NYPL-What's on the Menu?
  • 10. Starting a Crowd sourced Transcription Project
  • Paid Hosting Sites
  • Open-Source Options
  • 11. Crowdsourcing Adult Services
  • Living History and the StoryCorps Initiative
  • It's Still Crowdsourcing, Even If It's Not Your Project
  • 12. Crowdsourcing with Teens
  • Teen Advisory Boards
  • Building and Promoting Your Teen Collection with Crowdsourcing
  • Crowdsourcing and Community Service
  • The Importance of Identifying a Need
  • Connect with and Learn from Others
  • Start Small
  • Transcription Projects with Teen Appeal
  • 13. Crowdsourcing with Kids and Families
  • LEGO
  • Sketchbook Project
  • A Library by Design
  • Programs and Collections
  • 14. Forming Your Crowdsourcing Plan
  • Transcription Pre-Campaign
  • Transcription Campaign
  • Transcription Post-Campaign
  • Program Pre-Campaign
  • Program Campaign
  • Program Post-Campaign
  • Web Sites and Resources
  • Final Thoughts
  • Works Cited
  • Index
Review by Library Journal Review

Fiore (Rogers Memorial Lib., Southampton, NY) offers a detailed framework for librarians interested in exploring crowdsourcing platforms and knowledge sharing. The step-by-step instructions could also be easily tailored to other campaigns, such as nonprofit fundraising initiatives. The author stresses three points: maintaining focus on the final goal, having a well-organized plan, and being prepared to show supporters the results. She rates the effectiveness of Kickstarter, GoFundMe, and other platforms and presents case studies on everything from transcription projects and digital collections to programs for adults, teens, and families. For instance, the Hampton Bays Public Library, NY, used crowdsourcing to offer teens free prom dresses and accessories. VERDICT In a time of funding cuts that have made implementing innovative projects difficult, public librarians will find practical, inspiring support here.-Emily Bowles, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison © Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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