- YouTube has become a popular platform for libraries to provide instructional content and share information about their resources and services. Many academic and public libraries have created YouTube channels to host instructional videos on topics like database searching, citations, and using the library catalog. - Librarians are leveraging YouTube to engage users and teach important information literacy skills. Videos can be used for library orientations, tutorials, and promoting collections and events. This allows libraries to reach users online and provide accessible learning content.