How libraries are using Social Media
Library blog
Library of Congress
The official blog of the LOC, covering happenings at the library. There are posts on many topics, such as the library newsletters and promotions, books of the month, book festivals and articles highlighting items in the physical and digital collection. It is authored by a group of librarians and other communication staff of the LOC.
The first blog was posted on April 24 2007 by Matt Raymond, who was the LOC Director of Communication from 2006-2011.
"Light and liberty go together."
Library YouTube page
New York Public Library
The NYPL YouTube Channel was created on 6 September 2008. It has a wide selection of videos, both long and short. There are author talks and interviews, singalongs for children, book readings and vidoes about the Library itself and it's collections.
"The
New York Public Library's mission is to inspire lifelong learning, advance
knowledge, and strengthen our communities."
https://www.youtube.com/c/newyorkpubliclibrary/featured
Library Facebook page
National Library Of Australia
The page has information about the NLA such as directions and opening hours, and a link to the website. There are galleries for the photos and videos. Posts promote library collections and resources, events, author interviews , book recommendations and much more. Posts are made each day.
"We collect, preserve and share Australia's documentary heritage."
https://www.facebook.com/National.Library.of.Australia
Library Twitter page
State Library of NSW
This account was created in March 2010. There are a couple of tweets every day posted each day, with images from the collection, exhibitions, events and promotions, short videos, author events and links to related State and National events.
"Collecting, connecting and challenging ideas since 1826. Funded by the NSW Government."
https://twitter.com/statelibrarynsw
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