Social Media & Technology in Libs

Question 1

How do libraries communicate with patrons globally?

Answer 1

Using both traditional media (phone, letters, TV, radio) and social media

Question 2

Why do libraries use SM?

Answer 2

It’s popular, easy to use, inexpensive to acquire & maintain, and works on most devices.

Question 3

What are the top 3 SM platforms used by libraries?

Answer 3

Facebook, Twitter and IG

Question 4

The trouble with SM in libraries is?

Answer 4

Keeping the accounts active and updated with good content. There’s often not enough staff for it, and paying someone to do it is hard with so many competing tasks.

Question 5

How long have libraries employed computers for cataloging?

Answer 5

Since 1960s

Question 6

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the general public and libraries were becoming aware of what?

Answer 6

people were unable to have access to the benefits of computing equipment and online resources. libs started offering free public access to help with this.

Question 7

What do libraries computer access policies cover?

Answer 7

The who, what, how, under what terms, and how long access is granted. One critical section is passwords, hacking, unauthorized copying, network, etc.