Social Media and School Libraries

Rhodora Espiritu-Valdez@DangLibrarian

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What is Social Media?

• Social media or Web 2.0 is any web-based environment that allows users to easily create, publish and share content.

• The User is able to control the data, to create modify, discuss an share internet content.

• Its user centered interactive information sharing design and collaboration.

PHILIPPINES – the world’s most “social” country

Social Media and School Libraries

Communicate, Participate, Advocate

Connecting your library to your school community through social media

What are the Reasons for using Social Media?• Marketing of library product and services• To modernize the library image and e-reputation• To reach a new audience of potential users• To push library news and press release• To provide quick updates to users• For fund raising• To build discussion groups and collaborative work• To create professional connections• To solicit patrons feedback

De la Salle Zobel SchoolLearning Resource Center

Library “INSTABOARD”

Barriers and Issues

• Too many social media tools to learn• Lack of time to use social media• Lack of privacy and identity theft• Confidentiality of information• Lack of knowledge how to use it• Inadequate funding for libraries• Inadequate library staff• Low interest of librarians in learning and utilizing social media• Slow speed of Internet

Don’t waste time

When using Social Media, be clear – What’s your Passion, Intention and purpose

T H I N K

“Librarians do not simply document the world, but seek to make it better. Take a a stand and provide guidance.”

@DangLibrarian

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