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Teaching Social Media

The Can-Do Guide

by Liz Kirchhoff
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Librarians who want to begin, expand, or improve their programs on teaching social media to adults and teens will find this guide invaluable.
Sharing social media expertise with library clientele is a natural way for libraries to support their communities—and increase their relevance. This book provides a roadmap for librarians who wish to offer this service but need to brush up on their own social media skills or learn how to cover the topics in a classroom situation.
Although there are many books on social media, this volume is unique because it presents complete teaching scripts that can be adapted for various classroom situations along with general guidelines and tips. You'll find general advice on social media as well as suggestions for getting support for the program, creating a syllabus tailored to community needs, and planning class format and logistics. Entire chapters cover Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Foursquare, Pinterest, Yelp, and Google+, explaining how these sites work and how to use them to your advantage, as well as some of the privacy and safety concerns surrounding them and how they are trending. Class variations such as Twitter for Business and How to Plan Your Trip Online are also discussed, as are other classes to consider—for example, Tumblr and Instagram—and how to develop them.

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    August 26, 2014

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      • ISBN: 9798216153351

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      • ISBN: 9798216153351
      • File size: 1255 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      December 1, 2014

      In this concise, informative guide, Kirchhoff (adult services librarian, South Barrington Branch, IL) hits on all of the major social media tools that have grown in popularity within the past few years. Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Yelp are just a few sites the author describes here. She provides detailed lesson plans she implements while teaching these classes at her public library, including preparation tips, special considerations, and variations for different audiences. Addressing the importance of explaining terms and jargon specific to certain social media sites, Kirchhoff also gives warnings about what could potentially distract patrons from the lesson and discusses the major concerns that arise from interacting online, such as those related to privacy, safety, and security--and how to convey this information to patrons in order to put them at ease. Lastly, the author does an excellent job at considering all library users, from those learning the basics to the more advanced, and also the difference between personal vs. business accounts on social media sites. VERDICT A quick yet descriptive read, Kirchhoff's guide covers everything librarians need to know when teaching their own classes on the subject. Recommended for public libraries.--Jill Morningstar, Michigan State Univ. Libs., East Lansing

      Copyright 2014 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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