Why blog?

First of all - don't create a blog just because you want a blog. A blog will not be successful it does not have a purpose with content that patrons and students will find useful.

Having said that, there are several reasons why your library may want to use a blog:

• It's an easy way to update content on your web site.
• It gives patrons and students an opportunity to interact with your web site. Members of a book discussion group can post their comments to your blog. Patrons can give you feedback on library services.
• Team blogs are an easy way to collaborate on a particular project online.
• You can highlight new services and resources.

As we go through this session and look at some library blogs, you may think of other reasons to use a blog in your library. Feel free to post these ideas here.