Many libraries are using social media to announce events,
promote their services and generally stay in touch with users and communities.
Libraries can also use social media as a way of encouraging new customers in
using their services.
Blog
Leichhardt Library
has 5 blogs they post on their website. They are Book Art Blog, Leichhardt 5000,
Local Notes Blog, Parker 51 Blog and ShelveIt Blog. Parker 51 Blog for instance
is a blogging site meant for bibliophiles to share and discuss authors, books,
any literary events and topics of local history.
http://www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/Library/Social-Media
YouTube
The State Library of
NSW YouTube page features topical videos that cover a range of subjects from
viewing the Library’s future new children's learning centre in the Mitchell building to promoting the Library's exhibitions and collections.
https://www.youtube.com/statelibrarynewsouthwales
Facebook
The State Library of
South Australia uses their Facebook page to announce current news of events,
as well as updates on their book collection. The events range from holding
exhibitions to having talks called ‘Genealogy Gems’ where the Library
introduces its’ resources and services to people who are interested in family
history.
https://www.facebook.com/StateLibrarySA/
Twitter
The State Library of
Victoria uses Twitter to announce some of their favourite books that the
Library holds to introducing new collections.
In addition Twitter is used to inform people of times and dates of talks
from authors and scholars who are going to visit the Library.
https://twitter.com/Library_Vic
Instagram
The Los Angeles
Public Library invites users on their Instagram page to view images they
shared of important events from the past and the vast collections that the
Library holds. They also showcase their library space and display works that
shows the Library’s history.
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