Abstract: Purpose - Twitter is an important communication tool with college students.
This article aims to emphasize that, while Twitter is useful for sharing information about the library, more can be learned
from using it as a digital listening post.
Design/methodology/approach - This is an essay style viewpoint.
Findings - The paper reveals that Twitter is an important vehicle for disseminating information about a library to its community and as a means for maintaining good customer service.
Originality/value - The paper provides useful information on an important communication tool for libraries.
Keywords Twitter, Social media, Communication, Libraries
Paper type Viewpoint