Christopher
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Could this be similar to the claim that Joe Rogan spreads misinformation on his Spotify podcast? Some people say that his show should be canceled. Others say, don’t subscribe to his podcast or Spotify. Our University or library has no policy on the use of social media, but I think we use the social media platform ethically so that we are not part of the problem. Is the movement to “divest assets” associated with social media platforms trending? I know there were/are movements like that in the political arena, specifically tied to where consumers spend their money (hospitality, travel, food, and retail industries). I’d like to know which one best serves the “greater good” of your library.
Hi Carol,
Our institution has not made any mention of social media outlets’ effects on society and what type of information they provide to its users. I would be interested to know what your library and/or institution decide. If your institution does not have a policy regarding this, will your library develop one, should your staff be in consensus to take such a stand?
A visual student profile seems like a great idea. I will try to adopt that, along with the icebreaker questions in the new year. Getting students to bond can be tricky. I am thinking about the “Two Truths and a Lie” activity. It seemed to have worked well amongst my co-workers during a committee meeting. This could be a way for them to get to know each other. Bonding activities can be tough, especially since our students don’t all work at the same time. I will ask around for additional ideas.
Sorry for sending this post so late, but in response to rewarding students for the semester, our staff baked cookies and bought candy for the students. This could easily be done in January too. It was a way of saying thanks for working for/with us this semester. We used to have pizza parties, but that has ceased because of COVID. I’ll have to start thinking now about what to do for the end of the school year.
My hope is that physical space in University libraries move toward a Learning Commons model with modern technology such as touchscreens, VR tech., and music centers. I’d like to see sound-proof group study spaces, tutoring areas, multiple maker-space areas, and even a gaming area all in one building. I think students need access to touch-screen monitors more than ever. It’s just easier.
I have not been a part of any efforts pertaining to e-learning, but I hope to assist with incorporating ways to make library services easily accessible to its users.
Are libraries providing more support for library services through phone applications?
Hi Carol,
The Holy Spirit Library has an inactive Facebook account, but we recently started an Instagram account. Our staff has been hesitant about using social media because of the difficulties of aligning our account posts with the institution’s policies. The social media team employed for the larger institution may want to manage the account themselves as a precaution (public relations purposes, maybe?). Luckily, a student who happens to be a library assistant at HSL is taking a social media course and has created an Instagram account for us as part of his class assignment. We haven’t discussed his efforts with the University’s social media department, but I suspect we must communicate with them in the future. What are the benefits (and goals) of having a social media account for a University library? We began posting a “Book of the Week,” and one event we had in October. Also, what would attract University students to subscribe or follow a library’s page or account? If you do not mind, please share some of the “ongoing revelations about the negative effects of social media.”
Thanks,
Chris
