Introduction Social networking technologies play a pivotal role in libraries, as well as in education and information professionals because social networking allows users or organizations to collaborate, interact and connect with each other through using various social media tools (Ward et al., 2004). Sharing information with patrons, partners, and other prospective individuals becomes easy and Read More…

As of October 2023, there were approximately 4.95 billion social media users, constituting 61.4 per cent of the global population (Petrosyan, 2023). Social media, including social networking sites (Facebook, WhatsApp and YouTube etc.) and microblogging sites (Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr etc.), play a vital role in communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and information-sharing. Due to our natural Read More…

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of an information professional has undergone a significant transformation, demanding a distinct set of knowledge, skills and attributes for success. Fundamentally, information professionals should deeply understand information architecture, data management, information literacy and emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. In the era of big Read More…

Although the video about the concept of Library 2.0 is a bit old, it’s crucial to acknowledge that public libraries in Hong Kong have already taken significant steps toward embracing a Library 2.0 ethos. In the fast-paced world of technology,  these libraries have actively adopted the idea of smart libraries, using a mix of hardware Read More…

Hernández, M. A., & Bautista, P. S. (2023). The Renewal of the Webcomic in the Era of Platformization: The Case of 9Gag on Instagram. Social Media+ Society, 9(4), https://doi.org/10.1177/205630512312036. Hernández and Bautista (2023) discussed the significance of webcomics in engaging and connecting with contemporary digital audiences and the role of social media platforms, like 9Gag Read More…