Virtual Reference Questions Asked Directly from your Library’s Facebook Page The growth and power of Facebook shows no signs of slowing down and now with Mosio for Libraries, you can enable your Facebook page to be yet another amazing virtual reference channel. There are instructions below, it takes about 5 clicks. No hacks, no difficult […]
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Mosio for Libraries Intro Video: Multi-Channel Ask a Librarian Software | Chat + Email + Text Messaging + Widgets
The Mosio for Libraries “trailer” video is live! A 1 minute, 45 second explanation of why more librarians are choosing Mosio for their virtual reference and Ask a Librarian software needs. Mosio enables libraries to receive and respond efficiently to questions from patrons via web chat, email, text messaging and support widgets for your website, […]
Mosio for Libraries – Ask a Librarian Software | Condensed Webinar
We’ve been getting a lot of requests lately for more webinars on different days/times, so we went ahead and made a condensed webinar showcasing all of the features and functionality of Mosio for Libraries. Spend 15 minutes and see how Mosio saves librarians hours every month by combining patron communications normally splintered across channels into […]
6 Ways to be More Efficient with Your Virtual Reference Services
Virtual references services can broaden the scope of library services, and help you to reach new patrons, but one of the keys to a successful virtual reference program is efficiency. 1. Create a FAQ for you and for patrons. A FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) list is a helpful resource for any library website that both […]
Four Ways to Promote Your Ask-a-Librarian Service
Your Ask-a-Librarian service is a powerful research tool for your patrons, most of whom have come to expect quick and easy access to information and answers. Here are four promotional ideas to get the word out and help your patrons take advantage of this service. 1. Instructional Sessions and Classes One of the best ways […]
Adding Support Tabs: Copy/Paste Emails to Send to IT or Tech Support
The best way to get your Mosio Support Tabs where you want them? Ask nicely, of course. Here’s how… Hello! Every week we’re seeing new examples of libraries adding their Mosio Support Tabs to their websites, blogs and online collections with ease. Some of them are able to add the code themselves, but those who […]
Mosio’s Text a Librarian is now Mosio for Libraries: Multi-Channel Customer Support Software for Libraries
For awhile now, our customers have been simultaneously paying us a compliment, but also making a huge feature request: “I wish we could answer all of our patron’s questions this way.” We were flattered, we’ve been listening and now we can say we have fulfilled that wish. Well, almost. Libraries using our software can now […]
Customize Your Support Tabs / Widgets – Mosio’s Patron Support Software for Libraries
Customization is Here – Upload Your Library’s Own Support Tab Hello! Support Tab customization is here! You are now able to upload your own Support Tab design (or use one of the 70 we have created in our Support Tabs Gallery). This enables you to create a Support Tab that has the look and feel […]
Support Tabs for Library Websites – Mosio offers 70 different colors and types!
We just created a gallery of 70 support tabs for our customers to use and will be including the source file so you can make your own. They come in different colors, formats and text treatments to create a tab best suited for your website, blog or content management system. Mosio has created the best […]
Library Guide: Setting up Holiday Auto Responders with Mosio for Libraries
Setting up Holiday Auto Responders Happy Holidays! Here’s a quick tutorial on setting up holiday auto responders using Mosio. You’ve spent time creating great auto responders and with the holidays approaching you want to let patrons know your hours have changed, but don’t want to undo what you’ve already created. No problem! Set up holiday […]