Social Media Use in Academic Libraries: Applications and Implications in a Developing Country

Goodluck, Ifijeh and Julie, Ilogho and Juliana, Iwu-James and Happiness Chijioke, Michael-Onuoha (2023) Social Media Use in Academic Libraries: Applications and Implications in a Developing Country. In: Research Anthology on Applying Social Networking Strategies to Classrooms and Libraries. IGI Global, pp. 1406-1426.

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Abstract

Social media use has become the norm in information services delivery. It holds the unique advantage of delivering service to users through social interaction. This chapter discussed social media use in academic libraries in a developing country: Nigeria. It examined the concept and definition of social media; it also discussed trends in social media usage in libraries. The chapter further outlined the types of social media tools used in libraries. It discussed the peculiar challenges of social media use in Nigeria and proffered solutions.

Item Type: Book Section
Subjects: Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Divisions: Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education
Depositing User: mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited: 23 Jun 2023 14:35
Last Modified: 23 Jun 2023 14:35
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/4035

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