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Monday, June 4, 2018

How libraries are using social media


For this blog post you need to find examples of the following from different libraries for each example. For each you must provide a link and brief description of the content.
  • a library blog
  • a library Youtube page
  • a library Facebook page
  • a library Twitter page
  • a library Instagram page
NSW State Library

The NSW State Libraries blog contains many blogs under different subjects such as:
  • Acquisitions
  • Drug Info
  • Fairfax media archive
  • Family history
https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/about-library-publications/blogs

UTS Library

The UTS Library provides YouTube videos for navigating its library and also giving students videos on their lectures.

https://www.youtube.com/user/UTSLibrary

National Library of Australia

The National Library of Australia has a Facebook page that allows users to make reviews of the Library and also comment on posts. The posts are generally about up and coming events like special collections etc.

https://www.facebook.com/National.Library.of.Australia/

University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne has a Twitter account that provides information and photos of upcoming events, new authors and sometimes fun facts. It is a fun and active twitter account that is active five days a week.

https://twitter.com/unilibrary?lang=en

New York Public Library

The New York Public Libraries Instagram has the phrase "On a mission to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen communities."
It posts photos that catch the eye and can be related to historical events and people. The library likes to celebrate the love people have for libraries and how crucial they are.

https://www.instagram.com/nypl/?hl=en