Seems like I am always seeing someone post something from Instagram or snapping a selfie which made me think about how could Instagram relate to public libraries.
According to the Instagram website, there are:
200 million active users
20 billion photos shared
1.6 billion likes daily
60 million average photos per day.
With statistics like that, public libraries could reach a lot more people by posting photos on Instagram. Public libraries could share their programs, post updates such as when new materials are available at the library, or just random tidbits of information.
I came across a really interesting list of ways Instagram can be used in the library:
1. Show off your books
2. Show off your events and services
3. Go behind the scenes
4. Give a sneak peek
5. Show the offices/workspaces
6. Take your patrons with you (Take pictures at events/conventions/conferences)
7. Share your staff/librarians
8.Show off your library space
9. Turn print marketing materials into digital ones
Some libraries already using Instagram for their libraries:
This library has 798 posts and 1,441 followers
This library has 217 posts and 1,079 followers.
This library has 189 posts and 257 followers.
Does your local public library have an Instagram account?
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