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Incorporates: Asian Libraries
Online from: 1898
Subject Area: Library and Information Studies
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| Title: | Social networking in libraries |
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| Author(s): | Elisa F. Topper, (Dundee Township Public Library, Dundee, Illinois, USA) |
| Citation: | Elisa F. Topper, (2007) "Social networking in libraries", New Library World, Vol. 108 Iss: 7/8, pp.378 - 380 |
| Keywords: | Internet, Libraries, Library users, Networking, United States of America |
| Article type: | Viewpoint |
| DOI: | 10.1108/03074800710763662 (Permanent URL) |
| Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
| Abstract: | Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand the impact that social networking has had on public and academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a literature review and commentary on the topic of social networking. Findings – The paper finds that libraries will have to reach users in their preferred methods of communication. Originality/value – The paper shows the value of planning ahead for the future and the ways patrons are accessing information. |
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