Social Networking and Libraries
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Libraries use online social networking to connect people, establish and grow virtual communities, and market the library services that will benefit patrons.
For students, the connection between social networking and libraries comes via school libraries, academic libraries, and teen services that are available at public libraries. In May, 2011, students surveyed in a National School Board Association study, stated that 96% with online access reported using social networking and half said they use it to discuss and get help with homework (Bumgardner).
Libraries use social networking to market their library services, promote their activities, and reach patrons and convenience them to believe that there is a benefit to the services that the library offers (Kalam). Some of the most popular online methods that libraries (school, academic, and public) use for social media channels are Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Each of these social networking platforms reaches different audiences (King).
References:
Kalam Siddike, Md.Abul, and K. Kiran. “Marketing of Academic Library Services through Social Networking Sites: Implications of Electronic Word-of-Mouth.” Education for Information, vol. 31, no. 3, July 2015, pp. 143–159. EBSCOhost, doi:10.3233/EFI-150955.
King, David Lee. “Landscape of Social Media for Libraries.” Library Technology Reports, vol. 51, no. 1, Jan. 2015, pp. 10–15. EBSCOhost, search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.palomar.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lxh&AN=100279059&site=ehost-live&scope=site.
Bumgardner, Stan, and Kirk Knestis. "Social networking as a tool for student and teacher learning." District Administration, vol. 47, no. 5, 2011, p. 85+. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A256456685/OVIC?u=cclc_palomar&sid=OVIC&xid=28254031. Accessed 28 Apr. 2021.
Libraries use online social networking to connect people, establish and grow virtual communities, and market the library services that will benefit patrons.
For students, the connection between social networking and libraries comes via school libraries, academic libraries, and teen services that are available at public libraries. In May, 2011, students surveyed in a National School Board Association study, stated that 96% with online access reported using social networking and half said they use it to discuss and get help with homework (Bumgardner).
Libraries use social networking to market their library services, promote their activities, and reach patrons and convenience them to believe that there is a benefit to the services that the library offers (Kalam). Some of the most popular online methods that libraries (school, academic, and public) use for social media channels are Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Each of these social networking platforms reaches different audiences (King).
References:
Kalam Siddike, Md.Abul, and K. Kiran. “Marketing of Academic Library Services through Social Networking Sites: Implications of Electronic Word-of-Mouth.” Education for Information, vol. 31, no. 3, July 2015, pp. 143–159. EBSCOhost, doi:10.3233/EFI-150955.
King, David Lee. “Landscape of Social Media for Libraries.” Library Technology Reports, vol. 51, no. 1, Jan. 2015, pp. 10–15. EBSCOhost, search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.palomar.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lxh&AN=100279059&site=ehost-live&scope=site.
Bumgardner, Stan, and Kirk Knestis. "Social networking as a tool for student and teacher learning." District Administration, vol. 47, no. 5, 2011, p. 85+. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A256456685/OVIC?u=cclc_palomar&sid=OVIC&xid=28254031. Accessed 28 Apr. 2021.
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