Instagram in Libraries!

Instagram has only started to gain popularity in the last couple of years but it has fast become a way for businesses to promote themselves and to connect with their customers. Some of the best uses of Instagram by libraries include:

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-Promotion of new books with photos   

-Promotion of library activity events with photos and video

-Connecting with the public  

-Organizing and promoting fundraisers and competitions 

-Getting feedback from customers

      Here is a post I found about tips on using Instagram for your business:

      

      http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/instagram-for-business-tips/

Different Ways Libraries Use Social Media!

As social media is taking over the world and is becoming the number one way to connect with people, it is no surprise that libraries are jumping on the bandwagon. There are a variety of ways social media is being used in the libraries. These include:

- Connecting with the public
- Getting feedback about the libraries services
- Promoting new releases and popular books
- Promoting events and services the library has to offer
- Organising fundraisers and competitions
- Postings images and videos to capture their followers attention

The following are some links to the social media sites of Australian libraries

-State Library of Victoria (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/statelibraryofvictoria/
-RMIT Library (Twitter): https://twitter.com/library_rmit?lang=en

-National Library of Australia (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/national_library_of_australia/

Copyright!

There are millions of people using social media platforms everyday. All of these people are at risk of copyrighting material. When using social media in the workplace, you are putting not only yourself but the business in trouble if the material you post is copyrighted. Multiple posts on social media can be subject to copyright. These include photos, videos and text.

 To read more about copyright implications in regards to uploading material to social media, go to:

http://www.brucelegal.com.au/copyright-social-media-things-businesses-keep-mind/

Social Media Etiquette in the Workplace!

The way you use social media in the work place can be a lot different to the way use would you social media in your personal time. The workplace is a much more professional place and the businesses social media should reflect that professionalism. It is likely that your company will have a set of guidelines to follow when using social media. It is important that these guidelines are followed. All post to the companies social media should be professional, respectful to others and must not contain fowl language.


The following is  a list of do’s and don’ts when using social media in the workplace:


http://www.outboundengine.com/blog/social-media-etiquette-for-business-25-dos-donts/