LT130 Spring: Libraries and Social Media

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For me personally, I have always seen Libraries as a perfect location to socially gather (obviously following the library's rules) for as long as I can remember. I'd always be the one suggesting to meet up in a library. A library has many roles, and everyone uses a library for completely different reasons. A library provides materials for patrons to use, but the building itself could also be used. I have heard of libraries taking advantage of also being a social gathering spot to make clubs and events for every age group and attract people.  One example is the San Diego Public Library has spots around their library that are for teenagers only. They have even made clubs and programs that are only for teenagers. One event is their "Summer Reading Teen Lock-In Party" where teens go after library operating hours to socialize, get free dinner, dancing, crafts, video games, movies, and more! Due to recent events, I know libraries have become less of a location to gather aro...

Social networks play an important role in a library setting. They can enhance the professional skills of library staff, and be used to promote library services. Using social networks is probably something a librarian 100 years ago would have never thought of. Social media is adapting on a daily and one of the biggest changes that have happened to this world, though there are a lot of positives and negatives when it comes to using social networks in a library.  Using social networks can help build a library image and modernize the library. Social media can be used to promote events and provide information to everyone in a quicker and easier way, and if we're talking time, you save so much time using social media to get your message across.  "Social media is putting a great impact on libraries. LIS professionals are getting familiar with social media to create a flexible environment to reach potential library users. Social media is putting a massive impact on libraries and infor...