The world today is all about media. The world wide web is how you make romantic connections, find childcare and home repair specialists, attend school to continue your education, and even find jobs.
In my experience Facebook provides a great way to stay connected to people from your past as well as stay informed on the goings on of places (i.e. charities and libraries) you enjoy to frequent. You can easily find information and navigate Facebook to find the information you are seeking. It is all in the matter of knowing the name of the person or location you desire to find information about. The IUPUI FaceBook page allows people to see what the school is all about and how to connect to learn more information as well as the connects IUPUI has around the United States. Libraries would benefit from using Facebook for its simple layout and easy access for patrons. To help patrons stay informed on the events and benefits provided by libraries on a regular basis, Facebook is an easy and simple option.
LinkedIn on the other hand, is beneficial for the wider net of information it can provide. However, the learning curve to figure out the dynamics and layout of LinkedIn is a bit more challenging. In my personal experience it is not as simple as typing in the information you desire, you have to have knowledge of the proper language to use and it takes more time to discover the correct information. LinkedIn is a great source of connection with professional people. If you are looking for a job or an employee, LinkedIn is a solid virtual way to make connections through people you already know.
Overall each virtual portal has its place within the library. Librarians can benefit from staying up to date within the virtual domains. The world is all about media, why not take advantage of patrons interest to help them stay informed of the benefits of a library and words?
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