Social media networks and sites can be incredibly useful for libraries and librarians in many ways. There are many different options from which to choose, all with different advantages and purposes. One Illinois library has "earned national recognition" for its willingness to adapt to new technologies and effectively and creatively make use of them.
For many libraries, all of these options can be quite puzzling. But they can be prove to be a fantastic toolbox for libraries and librarians alike.
Twitter, for instance, is fantastic for sharing links and images with short captions, in addition to to other short updates. Facebook is good for longer updates and sharing events. Blogs are always a wonderful option to provide updates to the community on the various goings-on of the library. YouTube, of course, would be a wonderful idea to give video tours of the libraries, post tutorials, and share profiles of the staff. Tumblr is quite trendy at the moment and has a heavy librarian population who often post activities, experiences, and more. GoodReads is probably obvious, but it's a wonderful option to promote new titles, staff picks, and local authors!
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