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LT130 Spring: Libraries and Social Media

This varied collection of work is a collaborative effort made by the students of LT130: Library Media and Technology. Each group member will contribute on the topic of "libraries and social media" by sharing his/her/their individual perspectives on many relating themes.

Nick Lane - What Gadget I Added

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- 5/19/2021

I added access to the blog’s archives, for easy access to past posts. This makes it easier to find all posts, making the blog more user-friendly, and easier to navigate.

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Libraries and the Homeless: Above & Beyond

- 4/29/2021

Public libraries are constantly finding ways to support their communities- a big factor is homeless outreach! Libraries are often the only place that the homeless can feel safe. Due to this, staff are constantly trying to find ways to support this population by providing programs and resources. Libraries are crucial in helping these individuals get back on their feet! The article “ Boston PL Serves Homeless Thru Pandemic ” is an excellent example of how public libraries serve their homeless communities. Ally Dowds writes about the ways in which the Boston Public Library supported the homeless during the global pandemic. BPL loaned iPads to shelters and WiFi hotspots to recovery and treatment programs. In addition, they partnered with local bookstores to provide brand new books to nonprofits focusing on homeless outreach. It’s stories like this that truly convey the importance of libraries, and the amazing work they do to support their communities in times of need! Libraries ...

Nick Lane - Libraries And School Sucess

- 4/25/2021

Confession time: I didn't use the library much when I was going to school as a youngster. It wasn't something that was driven home to me as important, and on top of that, I thought libraries were boring (I was a dumb kid, what can I say). But thankfully, age, experience, and marrying a librarian have shown me the error of my ways. I now believe that libraries are an essential part of the learning experience, and frankly, one that I wish I went through when I was younger; I think it would have made me a better student. Using libraries to study teaches you certain skills and habits that set you up better for advanced grades, right into college. As this article from librarian Jim Neal states, school libraries, and i think this goes for public libraries too, help you develop useful skills that you carry for life: "We all want students who know how to look for information, evaluate sources, organize research results, present ideas and conclusions, and document their...

Libraries and Student Success (Priscilla S.)

- 4/29/2021

Libraries have a huge impact on students' success. Academic Libraries especially have that impact because students see libraries as a valuable space for services, including nonacademic services. In fall 2018, the Community College Libraries and Academic Support for Student Success surveyed 10,844 students across seven community colleges to assess the value of and demand for proposed services designed to address students’ expressed goals, challenges, and needs. Some of the key pieces of information they got from these surveys to assist their students are: Student needs are academic needs. Students view college both as a means to an end and as having intrinsic value in and of itself. Not all students struggle equally or desire the same support services. The library, academic advising office, and tutoring or writing center are highly valued as service providers in addressing unmet needs. Students would highly value services to address both their curricul...