1. Making an impact with your metadata on social media
Claire Sewell
Claire Sewell
Cambridge University Library

2. Library Science Collection @Cambridge

3. Rise of the Visual Web

4. Advantages of the Visual Web
Images are easier to scroll through than text
Offer a better display on mobile screens
Visually appealing
Pictures can make more of an impact than words

5. Using Pinterest @ Cambridge

6. Adding Images to Pinterest

7. Copyright
Always be mindful of copyright – seek permission or consult your institutions copyright department
Official Pinterest policy is that using images is OK as long as it links back to original content
If in doubt then don’t!

8. Other Uses for Pinterest

9. Top Pinning Tips
Write your Pinterest biography carefully & include keywords to enhance discoverability
Use or create attention grabbing images
Link Pinterest to your other social media sites to make sure it’s found
Don’t forget to maintain your site

10. Contact Information
Pinterest:
Image credits & further information: bit.ly/metaimpact