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"The NMC Horizon Report: 2014 Library Edition, examines key trends, significant challenges, and emerging technologies for their potential impact on academic and research libraries worldwide. Following the publication of the report, the New Media Consortium hosted a virtual symposium on The Future of Libraries which includes 4 videos on the following topics: Emphasis on mobile Content management & technical infrastructure Increasing access & discovery opportunities Rethinking roles & relationships of librarians"

WebJunction is the place where public library staff gather to build the knowledge, skills and support we need to power relevant, vibrant libraries. Social networking is infused into many library services. Here is a list of skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will help library staff achieve competence in this area.

Using Facebook can be an effective way for academic libraries to connect with their user community. By posting updates on Facebook, libraries can inform their users about the library's programmes and services. They can invite students to attend training sessions, post practical information about the library's opening times, link to new and existing print and online resources, and update the university community about any new developments.

Use of facebook by libraries does work and if kept current gets regular followers. It was good to see that we are doing many of the suggested things and also contained some ideas to be considered and applied. Here is ours https://www.facebook.com/pmhclibrary/

This paper reported the results of libraries not using the social media tools and whether there were any strategic decisions supported the archives and libraries. It was showed that social media tools should be needed for supporting the development of libraries. Therefore, developing the social media policies are important. It could help the libraries to be developed continuously with the contents and archives being protected.

This journal was investigated that the use of social media tools on promoting the library activities and the challenges which the library would face when using these tools. In the investigation, there were more than half of the libraries had been using the social media tools for giving the services to the users. However, the libraries didn't have the policies to clarify their responsibilities. It showed that social media policies could help to solve the problems they face.

Libraries lead the way to digital citizenship. They should be the first places where most advanced technologies are implemented. Today, libraries are not only about lending books. They are creative spaces, not only for individuals, but also teams. They are economic incubators and learning hubs.

i love the bookmark idea! but the drone honestly terrifies me..

This list of Victorian Public Library Web 2.0 sites was last updated in 2010 but it illustrates just how many libraries had embraced Library 2.0 and I'm sure many more have climbed on the train since.

How online social networking facilitates learning in schools and libraries This article is adapted from a toolkit created by the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association, in 2007. You can learn more about YALSA and social networking by visiting http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/yalsa.cfm What are social networking technologies?

A compilation of articles and links related to how libraries are using Facebook, Twitter, and blogs as a tool to reach out to users. | See more about public libraries, libraries and social media.

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The article provides guidance how to write social media policy. A definition of social media, library goals and objectives and contact information should include in the policy. The six standards include sensitivity, privacy, information, responsiveness, introductions and teamwork guides the policy. The policy should accord industry standards and with supporting documents. A well prepared policy facilitates library staffs to manage and library patrons to use social media tools in safe.

This article is detailed to show that the important of the social media policy and how to decide it. The examples are included. Matching policy to company goals are mentioned. It is important to remember S.P.I.R.I.T (Sensitivity, Privacy, Information, Responsiveness and Introductions) as a guide for all customer interactions. How to implementation and what supporting documents are include are very important.

This site offers generic social media policies for sale and also tutorials. Business focused but able to be adapted for a library / school library

It IS possible to create a great website for a public library! Here are twenty examples...check them out!

Social media policies - do you have one? http://nswpubliclibrarieslearning21.blogspot.com.au/2008/08/social-media-policies-do-you-have-one.html This blog post from 2008 was part of the NSW Public Libraries Learning 2.0 Activities program. while it is a training document, the content has a high value for anyone wishing to create a social media policy in NSW in particular, including links to relevant legislation. A list of points to be considered when creating a policy as well as sample text.

this is a really good article Renate, thanks for posting, Jacqui

From Rococo fantasies to nests of twigs and steel, we present a selection of the world's most beautiful libraries

I love seeing how the other half live. this was fantastic and challenging to think what the librarians need to do to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of these libraries. What a privilege to be able to work in such an environment and to be allowed access to it.

Despite its often scary nature, social media can be an engaging platform that brings together people who share a common interest or can promote engagement through the creation of a networked community. The University of Melbourne's Library uses social media extensively to promote the library to a wide appreciative audience who engage with it via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Article title : Social networking tools for academic libraries, the writer is the University of Hong Kong education faculty staff. Samuel Kai-Wah Chu, Division of Information and Technology Studies, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong