Libraries and Social Media

  https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2015/mar/03/haven-homeless/ The Impact of Connection by Anna DiValerio In libraries being an accepting and welcoming place to everyone, it allows disadvantaged people to have a safe space for themselves. I found an article that does a thoughtful job in discussing homelessness for individuals, what that can mean and look like, and the position libraries are in to help. Along with free access to information, libraries are also communal and inviting spaces that can allow help and workshops to the homeless.  This article highlights the disconnect that the homeless can feel from society, the technology and support that libraries can offer, and what those libraries can and should do in these circumstances. I appreciate the care that the author put into her article about such a topic, and really learned a lot about the extent to which libraries can truly help its patrons from all kinds of backgrounds. Boedigheimer, A. (2024, September). We the Pe...

  https://www.researchinformation.info/feature/web-20-libraries-should-be-more-social-media/ The Benefits of Social Networking Through Social Media and What That Can Accomplish by Anna DiValerio I found this article that discusses social networking for library professionals and the different social media platforms that can boost these endeavors. Community and social gatherings for business and experience is what social networking is all about, but this article describes the wonders and reach that social media platforms can achieve through those same desires. Especially with the rise of technology and its advancements, social media is a guaranteed doorway to access different communities and people.  I can’t personally make a connection to this article, as I’ve never done social networking, but in reading this, I believe it was beneficial to my future trials of it. Different social media platforms were listed and the ways in which they can help reach access to the people that yo...

  https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/libraries-should-capitalise-on-appeal-as-community-hubs-report-recommends  Transformative Measures in Maintaining a Welcoming Environment in The Library by Anna DiValerio Libraries have always been a welcoming community for all who enter, focusing on the wellbeing of its patrons and how best to suit their needs. It tailors its function to the needs of the people and what helps uplift the community. However, change is an ever-present demand in any place, let alone a library setting, and continues to make itself known. Libraries take initiative in understanding the space they hold and what they need to accommodate to make its patrons feel at ease.  This article I found was really interesting to me, as it describes library anxiety felt by students, how it manifests, and what a library can do to help diminish it. Libraries, whether local or academic, present a social aspect to its operation, and I feel that this article shows many int...

Libraries play an important role in helping students succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. One example of this is the “Do Your Homework @ the Library” program offered by the San Diego Public Library. The program provides free homework assistance for students in grades K-8 and gives them access to learning materials, computers, and online resources. Programs like this are important because not every student has the same access to academic support. Some students may not have internet access, quiet study spaces, or someone available to help them with homework. By offering free homework help and tutoring, libraries help create equal opportunities for students to learn and succeed academically. This not only benefits the students seeking help, but also the parents and guardians who may need additional support as well. One library in Ohio decided to measure the effectiveness of their homework center by surveying students’ parents (Huffman, 2008). The data showed, “One hundred per...

      From personal experience thanks to interning at an academic (college) library, I know that we do make a difference regarding many student's in their academic careers. We supply a range of both academic and even what some would see as menial materials to our patrons. Many students use our silent study area to peacefully study, our study rooms to do collaborative projects or group studies, but a main used item is our computers. We offer rather cheap printing services but also free usages of our computers, allowing students to be able to access assignments and work on homework, gather papers, and much more when necessary.     In fact, there been a study based on how libraries affect student success, which is linked under this post's work cited for those who want to read more. This article has a plentiful amount of data, such as how students feel regarding how the library affected them, their GPA's, whether or not they used the website or went in-person, age d...

  Friday, C. (2024, September 12). Beyond the bookshelves: 3 ways school libraries have evolved to meet students' needs . Eschoolnews.com. https://www.eschoolnews.com/files/2024/09/school-libraries.jpeg   Collaboration leading to Student Success     By Megan Cook    We all know Libraries are an integral part of student success. Ever wondered why? It all comes down to one word…Collaboration!    Collaboration between librarians and teachers. The ability to integrate resources and services into the curriculum. These methods have been continuously underestimated; as mentioned in “Methods for establishing successful collaborative partnerships” which goes into detail on what factors contribute to successful collaboration ( Kathy Colvin, 2025)    Kathy mentions how “participants in the study shared that the building of relationships is derived from the following methods: building a culture of collaboration, making the collaboration relevant to ...