Task 11: Recommended tools for social media engagement.

Facebook:

I would reccomend Facebook as it is one of the most popular social media tools you can use to reach new and current users. Facebook is also simple to use and you wont have to worry about any layout design and themes to apply. A lot of business use facebook as their main point of reference instead of a website. Not only is facebook a  great advertisement tool but also a good communication tool as users can comment on posts made by the library or message privately for enquires they may have. 

Instagram:

Instagram is another social media tool I would reccomend as it is most popular with the younger generation, so it would be great for libraries to connect with kids and keep them interested in their local community library. It is a video and image sharing site that is easy to navigate. It is also great for communicating with customers as there is a messaging and comment feature.

Task 6: How is my local public library using social media?

Post 6. Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre

Website:

https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/chester-hill-library-knowledge-centre

My local library Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre does not have their own website page but is featured on the council website run by the Canterbury Bankstown council.

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/CBLibraries/

Provides updates about the library's in Bankstown, Chester Hill, Greenacre, Padstow, Panania, Campsie, Earlwood, Lakemba and Riverwood.  Updates quite reguarly with pictures and events run by the libraries in the council. 

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWgnOfLXFso

The youtube page is run by the council and one of the videos I have chosen to feature here is a story time for kids that is read aloud by librarians in both english and Mandarin.

 

Task 5: How libraries are using social media.

Post 5. Libraries.

City of Sydney Library Blog:

     https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/library-information-services/pay-library-fine

     An explanation on how to pay fines and some covid updates to the library's fines.

·   The New York Public library YouTube page:

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq7grFiuZfw

     Celeberties Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy talk about their favourite books in celebration of the New York Public library's 125 anniversary where they ask 125 people their favourite books.

·   Jessie Street National Women's Library Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/nationalwomenslibrary

    Updates quite reguarly on library events and other events particualry about womens rights and congratulating great achievements by women.

     

    Parramatta Library's Twitter page:

    https://twitter.com/parralibrary

     Provides latest updates about the library and advertises upcoming events. Updated reguarly. Their most recent tweet advertised an upcoming story time event going live on facebook.

    The National Library of Korea's Instagram page:

     https://www.instagram.com/nationallibraryofkorea/

    Updates quite reguarly covid updates for the library. Seems to advertise upcoming events and speakers. Instagram provides translation for non Korean speakers. The most recent post on their instagram is about an upcoming national library competition.