When working in a primary school library, there are many considerations to including a social media presence. As schools are propelled into 21st Century learning, the school library is becoming more and more recognised as the main inquiry hub of the school. Teacher librarians are then encouraged to find innovative ways to connect with the […]
Tag: Library 2.0
Information Trends
As we move further and further into the digital age, society has seen and will continue to see various trends of human behaviours that we may not have seen or experienced before. In the video posted by equalman (2019), there are some examples of trends that have already began to surface in Internet interactions. There […]
Librarian 2.0
Just as physical libraries are shifting to Library 2.0, the librarian at the helm must also shift to a ‘Librarian 2.0’ practice. Cohen (2006) notes how Librarian 2.0 incorporates responding to changes positively, understanding users and integrating users into practice, reflecting upon practice and making honest assessments, becoming an active participant in library services, being […]
Influence of Technology on Society and Organisations
The influence of technology on current society has been a popular topic of discussion for decades. It seems that since the inception of technology, people are consistently discussing the effect and influence of technology of people and therefore society overall. Key findings from the Digital 2020 study highlight how people are becoming more focused on […]
Article Analysis – ‘Ephemeral Storytelling with Social Media: Snapchat and Instagram Stories at the Brooklyn Museum’
The article this blog post examines aims to explore the dynamic between ephemeral social media stories and museums and how museums can apply this new form of interaction to their policies and practices to ensure they remain relevant. The authors begin by exploring the current context of individuals interacting with museums using social media outlets […]
