Task 11

Task 11: Recommended tools for social media engagement (Use this as your subject line)
From your examinations and investigations choose two social media applications/tools would you recommend as being of the most benefit to libraries. Give detailed reasons why you recommend these two tools?

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Facebook
As one of the most popular and frequently used social media tools, I would recommend that any library utilise Facebook. It allows for direct engagement with library members and potential library members, and is an excellent means by which to gauge what the community wants and needs from its library. It is also an effective means by which to promote events happening at the library, and all of the benefits open to library members.

YouTube
With the popularity of online videos, YouTube is another excellent social media tool for use by libraries. For those looking for instant engagement, YouTube is perfect. Videos can be a more powerful form of communication than just text and photos, and can be more useful in imparting information. Videos about library services, events, and what the library as a whole offers are a great form of promotion. Video tutorials are also a valuable resource offered by libraries.  

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How libraries are using social media

The Charles Sturt University Blog can be found at https://library-blog.csu.edu.au/. It includes information about upcoming event at the library, along with notifications about significant dates on the Australian calendar, such as National Reconciliation Week, National Library & Information Week, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Simultaneous Storytime and so forth. It also includes information about Charles Sturt University.

The National Library Of Australia YouTube page can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/wwwnlagovau. It features many online tutorial videos and webinars, videos of events (story time readings, lectures, exhibitions), a series about how to use the library, and selections from the library's online magazine.

The Strathfield Library Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/StrathfieldLibrary/. It features general info about the library (opening hours, contact details, branches etc.), photos of recent events, posts from members, and information about upcoming and past events. There is also other information relevant to Strathfield Council in general.

The University Of Sydney Library Twitter page can be found at https://twitter.com/sydney_library?lang=en. It features posts about what's happening at the library, as well as posts about upcoming and past events, and significant national events.

The State Library Of NSW Instagram can be found at https://www.instagram.com/statelibrarynsw/?hl=en. It features posts and photos related to what's happening at the library, as well as posts and photos about upcoming and past events, and significant national events.