Social networking has changed many aspects
of our lives today in 2016. And may very well continue to keep evolving in the
coming years. Our current public libraries have become experts in the social
networking area as this new way of life and learning has exploded in many ways.
Here are a few networking programs that libraries participate in.
Many libraries have their own Facebook pages that show of their
programs, current events, new books, daily quotes and links to their web page.
On their website anyone can look at their catalog and check out books in print,
audio, and ebooks. They also post photos of community events and accomplishments.
SDCL Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/sdcountylibrary/
To appeal to the younger adults, Twitter has become a library social
networking tool also. Short expressions and thoughts are shared daily by
millions of people. The library sends out tweets daily and many people
communicate with the library in the manner by sharing quick ideas.
SDCL Twitter page – https://twitter.com/sdcountylibrary
Some libraries have found that posting
new books and simple activities on Pinterest,
another social network option, that they have many followers and these people
read their subject boards daily.
O'Fallon
Public Library Pinterest page– https://www.pinterest.com/ofallonlibrary/
YouTube is
used by libraries to teach people how to access their online catalog, download
an audio book and post videos of author interviews and book trailers. These
videos can be very helpful to the library users.
San Diego Public Library YouTube page –
https://www.youtube.com/user/sdpubliclibrary
References
King, D. L. (2015). Landscape of
Social Media for Libraries. Library Technology Reports, 51(1), 10-15.
Yes I like that libraries are staying up to date with technology!!!
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