The Website Formerly Known as Twitter
Hey Michlib-L, TLN is taking a general poll to find out if libraries are still planning to stay on Twitter or planning to exit with the recent changes that have been happening. Let me know what you all think as you, I'm sure, are also having these conversations. DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond@tln.org TLN.org (he/him)
We stopped engaging on Twitter a while ago, and recently deleted our account. Sandy Irwin (she/her/hers) Director Royal Oak Public Library 248-246-3710 222 E 11 Mile Rd. Royal Oak, MI 48067 ropl.org [cid:image001.jpg@01D9C066.304C6350] From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of DJ Bond via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 7:45 AM To: michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] The Website Formerly Known as Twitter WARNING: This email originated from outside The City of Royal Oak. Do not click on any links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Hey Michlib-L, TLN is taking a general poll to find out if libraries are still planning to stay on Twitter or planning to exit with the recent changes that have been happening. Let me know what you all think as you, I'm sure, are also having these conversations. DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond@tln.org<mailto:dbond@tln.org> TLN.org (he/him)
We have been discussing exiting X (former Twitter), as it has never been an effective tool of communication for us. I think it's still a decent place to connect professionally, although you have to expect Moms for Liberty and others will be peeking in on the conversations, so I'm keeping my personal account there for the time being. But as a library, almost 100% certain we're getting out. Jeffrey Babbitt, MLIS Director Dorr Township Library 1804 Sunset Dr. Dorr, MI 49323 616-681-9678 (o) 269-598-6929 (m) From: "Irwin, Sandy via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "DJ Bond" <dbond@tln.org>, "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 8:41:53 AM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] The Website Formerly Known as Twitter We stopped engaging on Twitter a while ago, and recently deleted our account. Sandy Irwin (she/her/hers) Director Royal Oak Public Library 248-246-3710 222 E 11 Mile Rd. Royal Oak, MI 48067 ropl.org From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of DJ Bond via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 7:45 AM To: michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] The Website Formerly Known as Twitter WARNING: This email originated from outside The City of Royal Oak. Do not click on any links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Hey Michlib-L, TLN is taking a general poll to find out if libraries are still planning to stay on Twitter or planning to exit with the recent changes that have been happening. Let me know what you all think as you, I'm sure, are also having these conversations. DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 [ mailto:dbond@tln.org | dbond@tln.org ] TLN.org (he/him) _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
We stopped engaging with Twitter as well, but we haven't deleted the account...yet. I'm very curious if anyone is looking into alternatives (running a Mastodon <https://joinmastodon.org/> instance or looking into Bluesky <https://bsky.app/> or even Threads <https://threads.com/>). *Glenn Fischer (he/him)Library Director* | gfischer@dewittlibrary.org Phone: 517-668-7081 | dewittlibrary.org On Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 7:46 AM DJ Bond via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hey Michlib-L,
TLN is taking a general poll to find out if libraries are still planning to stay on Twitter or planning to exit with the recent changes that have been happening. Let me know what you all think as you, I'm sure, are also having these conversations.
DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond@tln.org TLN.org (he/him) _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
I recently deleted our Twitter account. Not because of the controversy but because we do not have the time or staff to create unique content on Twitter. We exclusively concentrate on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. At one point we had Tumblr, GoodReads and Pinterest. All gone for the same reason. Edward S. Pank Library Technology Specialist Royal Oak Public Library 222 E 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067 www.ropl.org<http://www.ropl.org/> p: 248.246.3751 [cid:image001.jpg@01D9C07A.4D4BB2D0] From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Glenn Fischer via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:54 AM To: DJ Bond <dbond@tln.org> Cc: michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] The Website Formerly Known as Twitter WARNING: This email originated from outside The City of Royal Oak. Do not click on any links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. We stopped engaging with Twitter as well, but we haven't deleted the account...yet. I'm very curious if anyone is looking into alternatives (running a Mastodon<https://joinmastodon.org/> instance or looking into Bluesky<https://bsky.app/> or even Threads<https://threads.com/>). Glenn Fischer (he/him) Library Director | gfischer@dewittlibrary.org<mailto:gfischer@dewittlibrary.org> Phone: 517-668-7081 | dewittlibrary.org<http://dewittlibrary.org/> [https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1MOXx-Hi1zH6bIxvrsHPDlBZuaIt5WM-b&revid=0ByN4GRnftvZ4Q0lwR0lwL3d4c1Z6cVk2ZmdQYUtJWTJxQzBJPQ] On Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 7:46 AM DJ Bond via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: Hey Michlib-L, TLN is taking a general poll to find out if libraries are still planning to stay on Twitter or planning to exit with the recent changes that have been happening. Let me know what you all think as you, I'm sure, are also having these conversations. DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond@tln.org<mailto:dbond@tln.org> TLN.org (he/him) _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
I've tried Mastodon, but it's a bit compartmentalized for a corporate account, just from my interactions. Bluesky I have minimal information on so far. I haven't played around too much with Threads either. DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond@tln.org TLN.org (he/him) From: "Glenn Fischer" <gfischer@dewittlibrary.org> To: "DJ Bond" <dbond@tln.org> Cc: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:53:42 AM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] The Website Formerly Known as Twitter We stopped engaging with Twitter as well, but we haven't deleted the account...yet. I'm very curious if anyone is looking into alternatives (running a [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__joinmastodon.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=LXGFoDSeZT4zd38wEL2SK0RlQdveCtxykvhD8hWSTpw&e= | Mastodon ] instance or looking into [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__bsky.app_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=DLnZWpt4ysPxgT44ls7A0mUelwXMXjhFcCvMsvDM4kA&e= | Bluesky ] or even [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__threads.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=RDPbDpGBxhVIKBHZDTJJOEZ2-8_j9Mjz8VdHZZVdS_M&e= | Threads ] ). Glenn Fischer (he/him) Library Director | [ mailto:gfischer@dewittlibrary.org | gfischer@dewittlibrary.org ] Phone: 517-668-7081 | [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__dewittlibrary.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=acI3wZnEQAzKAUYZR7gp2Ej1IEfHNUAGRb7XvzZzwHs&e= ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__dewittlibrary.org&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=Amr-gHBZuv5Pa6kBX5TbMGMWHcPTB_0FjN3lDhiVEQ8&e= | dewittlibrary.org ] On Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 7:46 AM DJ Bond via Michlib-l < [ mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org | michlib-l@mcls.org ] > wrote: Hey Michlib-L, TLN is taking a general poll to find out if libraries are still planning to stay on Twitter or planning to exit with the recent changes that have been happening. Let me know what you all think as you, I'm sure, are also having these conversations. DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 [ mailto:dbond@tln.org | dbond@tln.org ] TLN.org (he/him) _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list [ mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org | Michlib-l@mcls.org ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=8yBd2EKd4qX82D5PB7MsEz6oGRTDFHe8E1DR9dXjPlM&e= ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=8yBd2EKd4qX82D5PB7MsEz6oGRTDFHe8E1DR9dXjPlM&e= | https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l ]
We have not used Twitter in a long time, we just need to delete the account. On Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 11:22 AM DJ Bond via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I've tried Mastodon, but it's a bit compartmentalized for a corporate account, just from my interactions. Bluesky I have minimal information on so far. I haven't played around too much with Threads either.
DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond@tln.org TLN.org (he/him)
------------------------------ *From: *"Glenn Fischer" <gfischer@dewittlibrary.org> *To: *"DJ Bond" <dbond@tln.org> *Cc: *"michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Sent: *Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:53:42 AM *Subject: *Re: [Michlib-l] The Website Formerly Known as Twitter
We stopped engaging with Twitter as well, but we haven't deleted the account...yet. I'm very curious if anyone is looking into alternatives (running a Mastodon <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__joinmastodon.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=LXGFoDSeZT4zd38wEL2SK0RlQdveCtxykvhD8hWSTpw&e=> instance or looking into Bluesky <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__bsky.app_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=DLnZWpt4ysPxgT44ls7A0mUelwXMXjhFcCvMsvDM4kA&e=> or even Threads <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__threads.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=RDPbDpGBxhVIKBHZDTJJOEZ2-8_j9Mjz8VdHZZVdS_M&e=> ).
*Glenn Fischer (he/him)Library Director* | gfischer@dewittlibrary.org Phone: 517-668-7081 | <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__dewittlibrary.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=acI3wZnEQAzKAUYZR7gp2Ej1IEfHNUAGRb7XvzZzwHs&e=> dewittlibrary.org <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__dewittlibrary.org&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=Amr-gHBZuv5Pa6kBX5TbMGMWHcPTB_0FjN3lDhiVEQ8&e=>
On Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 7:46 AM DJ Bond via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hey Michlib-L,
TLN is taking a general poll to find out if libraries are still planning to stay on Twitter or planning to exit with the recent changes that have been happening. Let me know what you all think as you, I'm sure, are also having these conversations.
DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond@tln.org TLN.org (he/him) _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org
<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=8yBd2EKd4qX82D5PB7MsEz6oGRTDFHe8E1DR9dXjPlM&e=> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NrZjfjbAEzI0VwUUMTupSQ&m=FldLLsMDLPJlYKdp1HLEWKpXgm2kKYLqfbUphyMX9BrG75_KugbL-xdPOw9vwIN0&s=8yBd2EKd4qX82D5PB7MsEz6oGRTDFHe8E1DR9dXjPlM&e=>
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Hey Michlib-L, We've gotten a ton of responses to this. If it helps, I've made a quick summary of what people are doing based on the responses I've gotten (Thank you Heidi from CADL for suggesting it!). Feel free and keep responding if you're still deciding what to do! DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond@tln.org TLN.org (he/him) From: "DJ Bond" <dbond@tln.org> To: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 7:45:00 AM Subject: The Website Formerly Known as Twitter Hey Michlib-L, TLN is taking a general poll to find out if libraries are still planning to stay on Twitter or planning to exit with the recent changes that have been happening. Let me know what you all think as you, I'm sure, are also having these conversations. DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond@tln.org TLN.org (he/him)
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