LT130 Libraries and Social Media (Spring 2017)

A video looking at the pros and cons of using social media.  Although social media may seem obscure to some library users it is a large part of lives of many library users, especially young adults and teens.  Some librarians may see it as a necessary tool for marketing but social media has become a source of community and connection for many.  Along with this it has also had many negatives effects on genuine relationships. Because of this it is important for librarians and other running young adult and teen programs to use social media to build a community of patrons that goes beyond the walls of the library.  Maybe taking a robotics or coding class would lead to sharing and developing ideas through social media platforms.  This would allow patrons to take relationships that started at the library into another realm and hopefully build into a friendship that lasts.  With so many youth and young adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and self harm it is important for us to support youth not only in gaining information but connecting that information into meaningful relationships.