Tumblr

Tumblr is a micro-blogging platform that is mainly used to create short blog entries. Much of the content shared on Tumblr is image-based, in fact, photographs make up 42% of original content posted.

How to setup a Tumblr account

  1. Go to Tumblr http://tumblr.com.
  2. Click “Sign up”. Fill in the 3 blank boxes.
  3. Enter your email address.
  4. Choose a password.
  5. Create a name for your Tumblr blog (URL).
  6. Follow the prompts to complete registration.
  7. Tumblr will recommend blogs based on your interests.Take a look at the lifeguard librarian’s list of libraries and librarians on Tumblr.
  8. From the dashboard you will be able to create your own blog entries.
  9. Don’t forget to send Mia the link to your newly created blog.

How to create a new post

  1. Click on the text icon “Aa”
  2. Enter a title for your post
  3. Write your entry in the post box
  4. Click “Create Post” when you you have finished
  5. The dashboard icons allow you to add photo’s, links, audio or video

How to edit a post

  1. Select “Posts” from the right-hand side menu.
  2. Your published posts will appear. Select “Edit” from the post box.
  3. Edit your post. Click “Save Changes”.

Take a look at the “The Lively Morgue” Tumblr page and watch this great video about the way The New York Times is using Tumblr to promote its archives .