This video explains why public libraries need to include social media. In my opinion, I do agree that libraries need to include social media because if they do not then they are falling behind the times and they may become outdated and no one may visit it. There may be those that just love visiting the library for reading, but if the libraries do not stay up to date then they may lose patrons. They may lose their most important patrons of today, those that are tech and social media savvy. According to the article, Fact or Fiction? Libraries Can Thrive in the Digital Age",
Today’s school library uses an increasing number of digital resources to supplement a print collection that is moving more toward ction and literary non ction. Supplemental resources, includ- ing streaming video, online resources, subscription databases, audiobooks, e-books, and even games, round out the new collections. Digital is the future of information because it is faster, easier, more connected, and more flexible. (ERIC).
It is faster, easier, more connected and more flexible all due to the internet. The internet is what ultimately connects everyone to everything now a days. Now you do not need to be at the library to search for a book. You can just use their mobile app to see if they have a book or not. I am finding that using SDCL and SDPL's app is indeed making it easier for me to search for a book. I may not have the time to actually go to the library and search their shelves. So when I do not have the time, I have the app!
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