Application of Social Networking Tools in Library and Information Services: A Proposal for Diamond Jubilee Library, College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad
Varadaraju. NCH, Damodhar. P
Journal of Information Technology Review, Vol. 10, No. 2, 2019.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6025/jitr/2019/10/2/53-58
Link: http://www.dline.info/jitr/fulltext/v10n2/jitrv10n2_3.pdf
Abstract:
This paper discusses about the major Social Networking Sites (SNSs) used in Libraries, and also reasons and
advantages of SNSs. A proposal relating to application of SNSs such as Face book, Youtube, Twitter, LinkedIn etc in the
services of Diamond Jubilee Library (DJL) , College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad was made to enhance
quality of services of the Library. Social networking used as complimentary tool to traditional services. The paper concludes
that keeping in view the importance of social networking site and the need of user community, university libraries should
develop a comprehensive social networking service usage policy and a proper training to the staff on social networking sites.