Social Networking in Libraries

Do you question or wonder what the role of social media is in learning? Do you really wonder if it is an effective way to teach students, or library patrons about information literacy, how to use the library and other things important for librarians and for life-long information skills?
The Social Learning Handbook is here [...]

1. In library literacy sessions in classes. You could use one for each group of 4-5 students and ask students to complete a project on it. This would be particularly useful when presenting in a non-computer lab classroom.
2. You could go into the student commons or anywhere else where students or your library patrons hang out and [...]

A-active, in order for your library patrons to view you as being serious about your social networking and for it to work for you and your library, you need to use it on a regular basis.
B- Blog, does your library have a blog. This is a great way for you to offer value [...]

In my last post I talked about the top 10 social networking in libraries trends for 2009, so now let me share what I believe are the top 10 trends for 2010.
1. An increase in the use of mobile applications for library services. This includes things such as text messaging but also the development of [...]

How was 2009 as a year for social networking tools for libraries? Well here are what I consider to be the top 10 tools, trends or sites that libraries began using successfully during 2009? Stay tuned in a few days for my list of predictions for 2010.
1. Facebook fan pages. This was the year that [...]

Does your library use MySpace? In the past many libraries have focused their social networking efforts on MySpace. However with the rise in popularity many libraries are using facebook, all while wondering if they should use twitter, blogs, or other social networks. In the book “More than MySpace:Teens, Librarians, and Social Networking” librarians can learn [...]

I have finally decided to take this blog to the next level by offering a social networking in libraries forum. You will see the link in the menu above. There’s not much there yet, since it is brand new, but I would love to see it grow and become the go to place online for [...]

Does your library have a social media policy and do you need one? Some things to consider as far as a library social media policy include:
1. If we have a library wiki who can post and contribute?
2. Are we using facebook and if so, who are the admins of our page and can our patrons [...]

I found this great site that has lots of great resources for Social Networking for Libraries If you are looking for some more resources to help you with your social networking for your library. Check out this website.

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clipped from chronicle.com
The Value of Social-Networking Sites for Libriarans
Librarians may be “chasing a white whale” in trying to get students to communicate with them via social-networking sites, according to Sarah Houghton-Jan, digital-futures manager for the San Jose Public Library.