Facebook
Facebook is the world's largest social network. It gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. People use Facebook everyday to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet.
With this in mind it makes sense that the library should also be on Facebook. Adding the library to social networking site Facebook is yet another way of providing access to our services. It is a good way to let people know of upcoming events and the various services we offer and for them to provide feedback. Some libraries provide a link to their catalogue on the Facebook home screen which is a good idea.
Twitter
Twitter is the best way to share and discover what is happening right now. With only 140 characters or less it is for quick comments.
Although I have never used twitter before this course and am not likely to use it again I like the idea as it is short and sweet not like having to do a 100 word blog!
I know our library has twitter and I think it is a good tool to send out reminders of library news and events but to the question - How else could libraries use twitter ? I have no idea.
The times on these blogs are off. I posted this at 4pm yet it says 11.58pm!
ReplyDeleteJust had to post a comment which has nothing to do with your post. Just wanted to say we had a goose called Gerty some years ago
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how twitter could be used by libraries either.So your not alone.
ReplyDeleteI find it all a bit much but then maybe I'm just anti-social LOL
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