Investigative Exercise 5: Social Networking

Here's why I think libraries should use social media:

• To reach a wider section of the community

• To share ideas and discuss current issues with other librarians across the globe

• To market themselves

• To make people aware of new collections and events 

• To promote the values of librarianship

• To receive feedback from members about what they like and don't like about the library and suggestions for new programs and acquisitions 

• To encourage open and in-depth discussion 

• To establish ties in the community

• To engage adolescents and introverts on their own turf

• To keep up to date with current information technologies (librarians are purveyors of information after all)

• And finally- and I don't usually say this- because everyone else is doing it!!