ALA Social Media Guidelines and Toolkits for Schools

 Hello! My name is Victoria, and I’ve found some resources and information regarding the use of social media for college and university libraries, as well as high school libraries! I wanted to share these resources for anyone who’s interested in library work at an educational institution. 

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