The rise of social media in the last decade has impacted many aspects of our lives and libraries are not exempted to this. Although there are negative characteristics to social media there also many benefits. In a library setting social media can be a powerful tool that can impulse the library presence in the community. As with many other technological aspects, the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly shifted the use of social networks in the library world. Many libraries use social networks to reach a wider audience and promote resources, services and programs to their communities. Librarians and library staff can also use social networks to communicate and engage with the public. Social networking can also help libraries understand and learn about their communities. This can assist with programming, services, and collection development. One of my favorite things about social networks in the library is being able to promote programs, services, and resources. I enjoy this aspect because it allows library staff to be creative, expressive, and innovative. This is a really fun way to get patrons and the community excited about libraries and their services. I have learned so many useful skills from the Library Media and Technology class that I can incorporate to my library using social media. Learning how to use design concepts and different social media tools is definitely going to improve the way I use social networking in my library.
Works cited:
Griffey, J. (2010). Chapter 5: Social Networking and the Library. Library
Technology Reports, 46(8), 34–37.
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