Fall Internship 2014 - Effective Communication

In my last post, I had discussed some problems that I was having with the blogs for the SMCL. In the beginning of the internship, I was given some short clips to watch in regards to the blogs. When it was time to write my own blogs, I had followed the directions to a T, but was recently told by the IT people that I had done the blogs incorrectly. I was given a how to sheet directly from that department and was able to make a blog that correctly done. This brings me to my overall theme for this week, which is effective communication. Although technically I did everything correctly, there was still a part that was incorrect. What I have decided to do is to save this how to and place it in a virtual packet for the next intern. That way, he or she would use the clip and the sheet to refer to.

Also this week, I will be finishing up the marketing media guide, which listed all of the outlets I sent the press releases to. My goal is to not only update it, but also to edit it and add more outlets that will promote the Tricycle Music Fest for next year.

Finally, I am doing some research into Pinterest and social media. I have noticed that with certain posts, they reach more people during certain times. For example, in the morning, most posts schedule between 7am and 8am get high visibility. This is most likely because it is when everyone checks their Facebook when the first wake up. I am going to continue to see if there is a trend in post reachabilty later on in the day. I am also browsing Pinterest boards from museums and children's libraries to get a grasp on what works and what doesn't in terms of popular board through their library. I hope that this formation compiled will also help me put together a virtual intern packet with I can give to Ms. Risley at the end so she can pass it on to the next intern.

Thanks and have a great week!

Mariea :)

Internship Site: Millbrae Library
Week: September 29-October 5, 2014
Hours Completed: 6