With the rapid expansion of information technology in modern academic library setting, several libraries nowadays are transforming their services in different ways, including but not limited to the inclusion of social media in their daily operations to outreach their users.
This will entail a changing role of librarians to accommodate with this new era of learning by updating their skills to fulfill users’ needs.
While the majority of LAU Libraries staff had positive perceptions on the usefulness of social networking tools, the participation of students showed to be limited in addition to hesitancy witnessed among library staff.
Benefits and challenges facing library staff in the implementation of social media, will be explored, as well as staff perceptions regarding the usefulness of social networking tools; factors influencing library administration’ decisions whether to use these tools or not will also be analyzed.
Facebook, Twitter , YouTube and Instagram are the most commonly adopted apps in university libraries, in addition to Tumblr, Pinterest, Flickr and so on. Last but not least the physical environment needs to be compliant with emerging technologies to go “beyond library walls”.
Libraries and social networking: impact and challenges in today's generationFe Angela Verzosa
presented by Fe Angela M. Verzosa at the forum sponsored by St. Thomas of Villanova Main Library, San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite, Cavite City on November 2010
Presented by Fe Angela M. Verzosa at the forum sponsored by the Ortigas Center Library Consortium held at the Jose Rizal University, Mandaluyong City, on 5 March 2010
Social Media for Libraries - Presentation paper Karen du Toit Bekti Mulatini...Karen Du Toit
Abstract: The social media statistics of South Africa reveal an exponential increase in the use of social media. Libraries, as part of a community, cannot ignore this! Social media provide libraries instant and direct connection with their members regardless their geographical location. This paper explores social media use in libraries. The establishment of social media for the SABC Media Libraries is discussed to demonstrate a practical implementation of social media in libraries and archives. Tips and resources, with specific mention to Twitter and Facebook, as well as social media etiquette and social media policy guidelines are supplied. The literature of published articles and Infographic show the changing role of librarians in the social media era and the need for librarians to keep learning and update their skills to accommodate users’ needs.
The focus should now be on how well we do social media for the library, not on whether we should do it or not!
Keywords: Social Media, Libraries, Web 2.0, Librarians, Archives, SABC, South Africa
Part Two of presentation used in a Web 2.0 / Library 2.0 familiarisation session for Dublin City Public Libraries' staff, 2007. Thanks in particular to H for use of some content.
The social media statistics of South Africa reveal an exponential increase in the use of social media. Libraries, as part of a community, cannot ignore this! Social media provide libraries instant and direct connection with their members regardless their geographical location. This paper explores social media use in libraries. The establishment of social media for the SABC Media Libraries is discussed to demonstrate a practical implementation of social media in libraries and archives. Tips and resources, with specific mention to Twitter and Facebook, as well as social media etiquette and social media policy guidelines are supplied. The literature of published articles and Infographic show the changing role of librarians in the social media era and the need for librarians to keep learning and update their skills to accommodate users’ needs.
The focus should now be on how well we do social media for the library, not on whether we should do it or not!
Libraries and social networking: impact and challenges in today's generationFe Angela Verzosa
presented by Fe Angela M. Verzosa at the forum sponsored by St. Thomas of Villanova Main Library, San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite, Cavite City on November 2010
Presented by Fe Angela M. Verzosa at the forum sponsored by the Ortigas Center Library Consortium held at the Jose Rizal University, Mandaluyong City, on 5 March 2010
Social Media for Libraries - Presentation paper Karen du Toit Bekti Mulatini...Karen Du Toit
Abstract: The social media statistics of South Africa reveal an exponential increase in the use of social media. Libraries, as part of a community, cannot ignore this! Social media provide libraries instant and direct connection with their members regardless their geographical location. This paper explores social media use in libraries. The establishment of social media for the SABC Media Libraries is discussed to demonstrate a practical implementation of social media in libraries and archives. Tips and resources, with specific mention to Twitter and Facebook, as well as social media etiquette and social media policy guidelines are supplied. The literature of published articles and Infographic show the changing role of librarians in the social media era and the need for librarians to keep learning and update their skills to accommodate users’ needs.
The focus should now be on how well we do social media for the library, not on whether we should do it or not!
Keywords: Social Media, Libraries, Web 2.0, Librarians, Archives, SABC, South Africa
Part Two of presentation used in a Web 2.0 / Library 2.0 familiarisation session for Dublin City Public Libraries' staff, 2007. Thanks in particular to H for use of some content.
The social media statistics of South Africa reveal an exponential increase in the use of social media. Libraries, as part of a community, cannot ignore this! Social media provide libraries instant and direct connection with their members regardless their geographical location. This paper explores social media use in libraries. The establishment of social media for the SABC Media Libraries is discussed to demonstrate a practical implementation of social media in libraries and archives. Tips and resources, with specific mention to Twitter and Facebook, as well as social media etiquette and social media policy guidelines are supplied. The literature of published articles and Infographic show the changing role of librarians in the social media era and the need for librarians to keep learning and update their skills to accommodate users’ needs.
The focus should now be on how well we do social media for the library, not on whether we should do it or not!
Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter - how they're being used by public libraries (for the Association of Connecticut Library Boards' Trustees' Boot Camp - October 2007).
Emerging Technologies in the Workplace For Quality ServiceFe Angela Verzosa
presented at the Seminar on the theme “Basics and Beyond Librarianship: Towards a Compleat Librarian,” held at Holy Angel University, Angeles, Pampanga on September 9, 2009
The same PowerPoint about Social Media for Libraries (http://www.slideshare.net/karendtoit/social-media-for-libraries-power-point) updated for a video conference to the Information & Library Management Africa Conference 2013 in Kenya.
Library & Information Management Kenya Conference 21 November 2013 Karen du Toit Bekti Mulatiningsih #socmedlib
"The social media statistics of South Africa reveal an exponential increase in the use of social media. Libraries, as part of a community, cannot ignore this! Social media provide libraries instant and direct connection with their members regardless their geographical location. This paper explores social media use in libraries. The establishment of social media for the SABC Media Libraries is discussed to demonstrate a practical implementation of social media in libraries and archives. Tips and resources, with specific mention to Twitter and Facebook, as well as social media etiquette and social media policy guidelines are supplied. The literature of published articles and Infographic show the changing role of librarians in the social media era and the need for librarians to keep learning and update their skills to accommodate users’ needs.
The focus should now be on how well we do social media for the library, not on whether we should do it or not!"
This is a ficticious library that Krista and I created. Our goal was to assess what library needs were most critical to present to the town manager. We worked off a five year plan. See what you think...
"OER Open Educational Resources and FLOSS" by Carmen Holotescu @ eLiberatica ...eLiberatica
This is a presentation held at eLiberatica 2007.
http://www.eliberatica.ro/2007/
One of the biggest events of its kind in Eastern Europe, eLiberatica brings community leaders from around the world to discuss about the hottest topics in FLOSS movement, demonstrating the advantages of adopting, using and developing Open Source and Free Software solutions.
The eLiberatica organizational committee together with our speakers and guests, have graciously allowed media representatives and all attendees to photograph, videotape and otherwise record their sessions, on the condition that the photos, videos and recordings are licensed under the Creative Commons Share-Alike 3.0 License.
Libraries and Librarians: Nexus of Trends in Librarianship and Social MediaIdowu Adegbilero-Iwari
Outline:
Libraries and Librarians
Traditional libraries vs Modern libraries
Library trends
Nexus of trends in librarianship and social media
Social media and libraries
Why social media in libraries?
Social media Strategy for Libraries
Uses of social media in libraries
Who does social media in library?
Library social media policy
Web tools for managing platforms
Social media in American libraries
So what must we do?
What if?
Lecture presented at the 5th CE Logic Conference on the theme "Linked: Living Together Through Technology", held at Chateau Royale, Nasugbu, Batangas on 23 May 2013
Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter - how they're being used by public libraries (for the Association of Connecticut Library Boards' Trustees' Boot Camp - October 2007).
Emerging Technologies in the Workplace For Quality ServiceFe Angela Verzosa
presented at the Seminar on the theme “Basics and Beyond Librarianship: Towards a Compleat Librarian,” held at Holy Angel University, Angeles, Pampanga on September 9, 2009
The same PowerPoint about Social Media for Libraries (http://www.slideshare.net/karendtoit/social-media-for-libraries-power-point) updated for a video conference to the Information & Library Management Africa Conference 2013 in Kenya.
Library & Information Management Kenya Conference 21 November 2013 Karen du Toit Bekti Mulatiningsih #socmedlib
"The social media statistics of South Africa reveal an exponential increase in the use of social media. Libraries, as part of a community, cannot ignore this! Social media provide libraries instant and direct connection with their members regardless their geographical location. This paper explores social media use in libraries. The establishment of social media for the SABC Media Libraries is discussed to demonstrate a practical implementation of social media in libraries and archives. Tips and resources, with specific mention to Twitter and Facebook, as well as social media etiquette and social media policy guidelines are supplied. The literature of published articles and Infographic show the changing role of librarians in the social media era and the need for librarians to keep learning and update their skills to accommodate users’ needs.
The focus should now be on how well we do social media for the library, not on whether we should do it or not!"
This is a ficticious library that Krista and I created. Our goal was to assess what library needs were most critical to present to the town manager. We worked off a five year plan. See what you think...
"OER Open Educational Resources and FLOSS" by Carmen Holotescu @ eLiberatica ...eLiberatica
This is a presentation held at eLiberatica 2007.
http://www.eliberatica.ro/2007/
One of the biggest events of its kind in Eastern Europe, eLiberatica brings community leaders from around the world to discuss about the hottest topics in FLOSS movement, demonstrating the advantages of adopting, using and developing Open Source and Free Software solutions.
The eLiberatica organizational committee together with our speakers and guests, have graciously allowed media representatives and all attendees to photograph, videotape and otherwise record their sessions, on the condition that the photos, videos and recordings are licensed under the Creative Commons Share-Alike 3.0 License.
Libraries and Librarians: Nexus of Trends in Librarianship and Social MediaIdowu Adegbilero-Iwari
Outline:
Libraries and Librarians
Traditional libraries vs Modern libraries
Library trends
Nexus of trends in librarianship and social media
Social media and libraries
Why social media in libraries?
Social media Strategy for Libraries
Uses of social media in libraries
Who does social media in library?
Library social media policy
Web tools for managing platforms
Social media in American libraries
So what must we do?
What if?
Lecture presented at the 5th CE Logic Conference on the theme "Linked: Living Together Through Technology", held at Chateau Royale, Nasugbu, Batangas on 23 May 2013
Social Networking Literacy Skills: Recasting the Readers Services Librarians'...Fe Angela Verzosa
Presented at the Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians' Summer Seminar-Workshop on the theme “Librarians at their Best: Envisioning and Realizing Multilevel and Progressive Readers Services” (Lyceum of Aparri, Cagayan, 29 April - 1 May 2009) by Fe Angela M. Verzosa.
Reference Services & Social Networking - Being on the cutting edge of engagmentAriel Dagan
An analysis of current Reference Services trends in use of Social Networking by libraries in North America and Canada. This is part of a presentation of graduate work in Reference and Information Services at University of Rhode Island with Professor Amanda Izenstark.
Created by Joyce Valenza and Deb Kachel for an LSTA Commonwealth Libraries project to train school and public librarians to use LibGuides as a tool for collection curation.
lecture presented by Elvira B. Lapuz at PAARL’s Seminar /Parallel Session-workshop on Library and Web 2011 (Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Pampanga, 19-20 August 2010)
NCompass Live - July 20, 2022
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
WebJunction provides a range of library-specific, online, and on-demand courses and webinars to help meet your continuing education needs. Whether you are looking to pick up a new skill, or to find inspiration for a new idea, these resources can help you take the first, or next step. With the support of the Nebraska Library Commission, all of the content, webinars and courses are free, and you’ll find topics ranging from customer service to organizational management to space planning. Join this session for a tour of WebJunction and to hear about these flexible and dynamic learning opportunities!
Presenter: Kendra Morgan, Senior Program Manager, WebJunction.
Convergence in the digital world: Web 2.0, content, the librarian and the com...Mark-Shane Scale ♞
Workshop presentation for Library and Information Association of Jamaica conducted Friday, June 19, 2009 at the
Multi Purpose Room , US Embassy, 142 Old Hope Road , Kingston 6
10:00 am – 12 noon.
Effective utilization of social networking for improving the quality of highe...Chetan Hegde M
Paper presented at the National Conference on Information Literacy and Higher Education in the Digital environment organized by Karnataka State Open University, Mysore on March 30th, 2011.
Building a 'single digital presence' for public librariesFleurMartin3
This presentation is taken from a webinar the single digital presence team held with public library staff from across the UK. In it we communicate our latest vision for the project, outlining what we've been up to since the publication of our report and how we've refined our recommendations building on an extensive period of user research.
About the project: The Single Digital Presence project, based at the British Library is exploring how to improve digital services in the United Kingdom's public libraries. Our goal is to equip public libraries with the right tools and to increase public library use both on and offline.
You can find out more about our project by reading this blog:
https://www.bl.uk/press-releases/2019/june/new-research-proposes-five-options-for-a-digital-presence-in-public-libraries
or by emailing us singledigitalpresence@bl.uk
Empowering Library and Information Professionals and Library End-Users of Aca...Manoj Kumar Sinha
This PPT was presented at Department of Library and Information Science during Refresher Course Lecture delivered by me. This lecture deals with changing role of Academic Library in empowerment of Library Users .
The participatory aspect of Web 2.0: a marketing asset for the Algiers School...nadiaesb
Appliquer les principes du marketing relationnel en se positionnant sur des sites de médias sociaux, développer des prestations web 2.0, tel est le défi que s’est lancé la bibliothèque de l’École Supérieure de Banque dans l’objectif de renforcer son image de marque et de reconquérir ses usagers.
Preparing for Technological Changes within Academic LIbrariesRachel Vacek
A presentation given to the Oklahoma State University Library for their Library Futures Series. The presentation is about finding ideas for technology innovation, streamlining web content for reuse, preparing for mobile, and preparing for interacting with users in new ways.
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Delivering Micro-Credentials in Technical and Vocational Education and TrainingAG2 Design
Explore how micro-credentials are transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with this comprehensive slide deck. Discover what micro-credentials are, their importance in TVET, the advantages they offer, and the insights from industry experts. Additionally, learn about the top software applications available for creating and managing micro-credentials. This presentation also includes valuable resources and a discussion on the future of these specialised certifications.
For more detailed information on delivering micro-credentials in TVET, visit this https://tvettrainer.com/delivering-micro-credentials-in-tvet/
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
MATATAG CURRICULUM: ASSESSING THE READINESS OF ELEM. PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS I...NelTorrente
In this research, it concludes that while the readiness of teachers in Caloocan City to implement the MATATAG Curriculum is generally positive, targeted efforts in professional development, resource distribution, support networks, and comprehensive preparation can address the existing gaps and ensure successful curriculum implementation.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
The uprising of social media
1. The uprising of Social Media
Houeida Charara, Omar Farhoud & Hani Salem
iUser DB Evolution: An Information
Revolution
2nd General Conference
LLA Beirut, May 20-22, 2014
2. Abstract
• This presentation discusses the use of social networking tools in academic
libraries environment, with special emphasis on LAU Libraries.
• With the rapid expansion of information technology in modern academic
library setting, several libraries nowadays are transforming their services
in different ways, including but not limited to the inclusion of social media
in their daily operations to outreach their users.
• This will entail a changing role of librarians to accommodate with this new
era of learning by updating their skills to fulfill users’ needs.
• While the majority of LAU Libraries staff had positive perceptions on the
usefulness of social networking tools, the participation of students
showed to be limited in addition to hesitancy witnessed among library
staff.
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3. Abstract (Cont’d)
• Benefits and challenges facing library staff in the implementation of social
media, will be explored, as well as staff perceptions regarding the
usefulness of social networking tools; factors influencing library
administration’ decisions whether to use these tools or not will also be
analyzed.
• Facebook, Twitter , YouTube and Instagram are the most commonly
adopted apps in university libraries, in addition to Tumblr, Pinterest, Flickr
and so on. Last but not least the physical environment needs to be
compliant with emerging technologies to go “beyond library walls”.
Keywords: Social Media, Digital environment, User engagement, Facebook
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4. Outline
• What are Social Media?
• Social Media tools
• Social Media in Academic Libraries
• LAU Libraries experience
– Facilities & Services: Transforming library services.
– Human resources perspective: Changing role of librarians; acquiring new skills.
– Students: Using Social Media to market library events, resources and services.
• Benefits and challenges
• Conclusion
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5. Social Media Definition
• Social Media is a communication phenomenon. The
Oxford English Dictionary Online (2014) defines it as:
Web sites and applications which enable users to create
and share content or to participate in social networking
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6. Social Media Core Features
• User profiles
• Friending
• Groups
• Individual messaging
• Announcements
• Videos, Photos, Music
• Blogs, Journals, Wikis
• Searching
• Privacy controls
• Comments & feedback
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7. Social Media Tools
Facebook is a popular free social networking website that allows
registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send
messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues.
Instagram is a fun and quirky way to share your life with friends
through a series of pictures. Snap a photo with your mobile phone,
then choose a filter to transform the image into a memory to keep
around forever.
YouTube: Founded in February 2005, YouTube allows billions of people
to discover, watch and share originally-created videos.
Flickr is an image and video hosting website that allows you to upload
your photos, then easily share them through Facebook, Twitter, email,
blogs and more.
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8. Social Media Tools
Twitter: Twitter is a real-time information network that connects
you to the latest stories, ideas, opinions and news about what
you find interesting.
Tumblr is a microblogging platform and social networking
website founded by David Karp and owned by Yahoo! Inc. The
service allows users to post multimedia and other content to a
short-form blog.
SlideShare allows you to share presentations, documents and
professional videos.
And more…
Blogs (WordPress), Wikis, Social Bookmarking (Delicious),
Tagging etc…
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9. What is Social Media Curation?
• “Social Media
curation is when you
filter, select, review
and reposition
quality content on
the web for a specific
audience and/or
topic”.
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Image Source: instamom101.com - March 4,
3:35 PM
10. Social Media Curation Tools
• Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard that lets
you organize and share all the beautiful
things you find on the web. People use
pinboards to plan their weddings,
decorate their homes, and organize their
favorite recipes.
• Scoop it helps you discover and collect
great content from all over the web to
feed your topic (Scoop it: It just works)
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11. Social Media in numbers
• 2.7 billion (40% of the world population) use Social
Media where 1.2 billion use Facebook (Business
Insider, October 2013).
• 67 % of internet users (18-29 years old) use Social
Media (Stoeckel, & Sinkinson 2013).
• From 2,000 faculty across USA, 2/3 of these use
Social Media in class context (Stoeckel, & Sinkinson
2013).
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12. Social Media in Academic Libraries
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Characteristics of Social Media in academic libraries:
• Two-way communication: students institution (Library).
• Multidisciplinary subject coverage.
• Users’ privacy.
• Content updated continuously.
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13. Social Media in Academic Libraries
• Purpose of libraries using Social Media:
Source: Chu S K, and Du H S Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 2012; 45:64-75
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Group Discussions
E-resources/database trials
General Library Info
Enquiries
Library Resources
Online Resources
Library Events
Libray News Dissemination
14. Social Media in Academic Libraries
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Source: Social Media, Libraries, and Web 2.0: How American Libraries Are Using New Tools for Public Relations and to Attract New
Users — Fourth Annual Survey, November 2011 (PDF). Columbia, S.C., South Carolina State Library, 2012
15. Top Rated Social Media
• ~1.2 billions users.
• ~450 millions potential users from WhatsApp.
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Image Source: Internet March 19, 2014
16. Lebanese Academic Libraries using Facebook
• ALBA-Bibliothèque ~575 likes, posts events, news, pictures, and new
acquisitions.
• AUB University Libraries ~2,546 likes, posts events, news, links, pictures,
and highlights special collection.
• BAU Libraries ~18 likes- Inactive since May 4, 2012.
• Islamic University of Lebanon- Central Library ~585 likes, posts photos,
contact, Twitter and Poll.
• LAU Libraries ~2,196 likes, posts events, news, links, photos, twitter,
Instagram, OCLC WorldCat, Videos, and New Thesis Guidelines.
• NDU Libraries ~794 likes, posts events, news, links, and points users
toward library resources and services such as OPAC, Ask a Librarian,
FAQ’s, Staff Picks, Latest acquisitions, etc.
• UOB Libraries ~564 likes, posts events, news, pictures, and videos.
• USJ-Bibliothèque Orientale ~420 likes, posts events, news, pictures and
Notes.
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17. Other Social Media used in Lebanese
Academic Libraries
Twitter
LAU Libraries ~13 followers, under construction.
AUB Libraries ~818 followers, sharing libraries activities and events.
YouTube
AUB Libraries uploaded one video only, published on Oct. 9, 2013; AUB Libraries
Open Day 2013/14 ~37 views.
Instagram
LAU_Libraries ~138 followers, current images of LAU Libraries activities.
Tumblr and Flickr
Even though well known globally, they are not used by Lebanese Academic
Libraries.
N.B. Listings in slides 16 & 17 cannot pretend to be complete. Data collected when found on the net
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18. LAU Libraries Target
To outreach students with a tool(s) they are
familiar with
Rely on Open Source tools (FBML, Meebo, etc…)
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19. LAU Libraries Experience
• Joined Facebook in November 11, 2008.
• 2194 likes.
• Photos, Videos, Notes, Events, Announcements.
• Twitter Instagram Online Catalog
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21. LAU Libraries & Facebook
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AMICAL -OCLC Forum March 9, 2013
LOH event 2013, Byblos Campus
How to get materials not available at LAU libraries? Use ILL/DDS Services
RNL Final Exams schedule
Book Exchange Day @ Your Library
New Theses Guidelines
“De-stress @Your Library!” event
Come and check our Fiction’s Display at Byblos Library Danielle Steel’s week Don’t miss any updates
Image Source: becsouthernsydney.com.au - March 02, 10:00 AM
22. Marketing Events via FB: Library Open House
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23. Marketing via FB: De-Stress@Your Library
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24. LAU Libraries Facebook Visits
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25. Marketing Services via FB: Reference Chat
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26. Marketing Resources via FB: OPAC
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27. Free Reference Services
Zoho Chat is a web based chat system. You can access
Zoho Chat using just a web browser and an internet
connection. It does not need any software to be
downloaded or installed
N.B. Meebo acquired by Google in June 2012
Not free anymore
New Tool
Jelly: Jelly is a new way to search with pictures and
people from your social networks. It's also people
helping each other—something that's both
meaningful and fun
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28. Traditional Librarians
• “Traditional librarian is known as a person located in the
library building carrying out the tasks like acquiring,
organizing, preserving the printed documents besides helping
the readers in locating the information needed by them” (Rao
& Babu, 2001).
• Librarians have been information providers for centuries. As a
result, they have the opportunity to use modern tools and
provide quicker, more complete, and more sophisticated
service to their users.
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29. Librarians & Social Media
• In the last decade, most library directors didn’t predict any role of Social
Media in academic environment.
• Librarians started using Social Media by displaying their status whether
they were online or not.
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30. Librarians & Social Media
Later on librarians used Social Media
to:
• Promote library services,
workshops, and events.
• Provide better access to
information.
• Enhance instruction.
• Collect feedback from patrons.
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31. Changing Role of Librarians
Traditional vs. Social
• Traditional Librarian
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33. Changing Role of Librarians
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Source: infographic: Portrait of a {social} librarian Popular infographic shows breadth of librarian role
By Colleen DeLory www.elsevier.com
34. Librarians and Change
• Librarians feel that they are threatened by new
technologies.
• Librarians lack some advanced technical skills
when dealing with hardware and software.
• Librarians are no longer the only source of
information especially after the widespread of
Internet.
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35. Q: Who’s the tech leader @your institution?
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37. Students & Social Media
• Students enjoy the use of Social Media.
• Students are more comfortable in using Social Media to
communicate with others.
• Library staff realized that Social Media provided a direct
access to students’ ideas and suggestions.
• Students are able to keep up-to-date with news & information
from the library despite infrequent actual visits to the library.
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Image Source: Internet March 13, 11:00 AM
38. Benefits
Social Media are beneficial for libraries in
several ways, mainly to:
• Outreach users with a tool (s) they are
familiar with.
• Market library resources, services and
activities.
• Keep the library as a social hub for all
students.
• Provide better access to information.
• Collect feedback from users.
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39. • While social networking websites appear to have
benefits for libraries, their use generated new
challenges.
Benefits Challenges
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40. Challenges
Social Media’s implementation in academic libraries
created several challenges:
Librarians
• To accept the technological change in the profession.
• To acquire basic technical skills.
• To master, monitor, and administrate new
technologies.
• To build communication channels with students.
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41. Challenges (Cont’d)
Library Administrators
• To find the adequate budget and funds.
• To dedicate more staff.
• To provide high level training to library staff.
Students
• To avoid undesirable invasion of their privacy.
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42. Social Media Policies in Academic Libraries
• EDUCAUSE Library SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES.
• Bucknell University Social Media Guidelines (dated April 1,
2011).
• Drexel University Queen Lane Library Social Media Policy.
• Duke University Social Media Policy Social Media Guidelines
for Communicators (dated October 21, 2010).
• UNH Social Media Guidelines (dated January 19, 2012).
• University of Virginia Library Social Media Guide Social
Media Guidelines and Special Issues (dated June 21, 2011)..
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43. Social Media Policies in Academic Libraries
• Oregon State University Libraries Social Media Policy.
• University of Baltimore Langsdale Library Langsdale Library
Social Media Policy (dated March 20, 2013).
• Walden University Library Social Networking Policy (dated
January 15, 2013).
• Washington State University Libraries Social Media Policy
(dated August 8, 2011).
Useful link:
Is Your Use of Social Media FERPA Compliant?
http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/your-use-social-media-
ferpa-compliant
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44. Conclusion
• The use of Social Media is increasing globally in type and
usage. Consequently libraries cannot keep away from this
trend.
• Technological advances and users expectations enforce
universities in general and libraries in particular to provide
their services via a popular medium, i.e. -SOCIAL MEDIA- in
order to encourage students’ participation and engagement.
• Librarians skills need to be updated continuously to fulfill the
ever growing demand of the Millennials; Accordingly Library
Administrators need to allocate budget for staff professional
development.
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Websites:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ and WhatIs.Com http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/Facebook
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/
• Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/
• Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/
• Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/
• SlideShare: http://www.slideshare.net/
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