Social networking in libraries
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.
Keywords
Citation
Topper, E.F. (2007), "Social networking in libraries", New Library World, Vol. 108 No. 7/8, pp. 378-380. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800710763662
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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