This webinar was held on April 19, 2017
Beacons are low-level blue tooth signals that send messages to your users cell phones. They can be an effective way to reach users within your own library - sending them promotions, workshop information, book recommendations and more. Join us for this interactive session to learn how one library utilizes beacons to connect and engage users.
Presenters
Paolo Melillo is a Branch Manager with the Orange County Library System. He holds an MLIS degree from McGill University in Montréal, Canada. He has worked in public libraries at various capacities in Queens, New York and now Orlando. Paolo was among the first to test and implement iBeacon technology at his library. Paolo also presented on the project at the Annual American Library Association Conference in 2015. His email address is: melillo.paolo@ocls.info.
Diana Silveira is the President of Novare Library Services, a company that focuses on web, mobile and infrastructure services for libraries. Previous to starting Novare Library Services, she was the Virtual Reference Manager for Florida’s Ask a Librarian Service and coordinator for Florida’s Statewide Delivery System. She presents regularly on implementing technology, best practices and privacy issues online. She also works with libraries to deploy new technologies and develop new mobile and desktop websites.