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New Library World

ISSN: 0307-4803
Incorporates: Asian Libraries

Online from: 1898

Subject Area: Library and Information Studies

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Social networking in libraries


Document Information:
Title:Social networking in libraries
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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