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Social Media Use in Academic Libraries: Applications and Implications in a Developing Country
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Author(s): Goodluck Ifijeh (Covenant University, Nigeria), Julie Ilogho (Covenant University, Nigeria), Juliana Iwu-James (Covenant University, Nigeria), Happiness Chijioke Michael-Onuoha (Covenant University, Nigeria)and Ifeakachuku Osinulu (Covenant University, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 21
Source title:
Social Media for Communication and Instruction in Academic Libraries
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Jennifer Joe (University of Toledo, USA)and Elisabeth Knight (Western Kentucky University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-8097-3.ch014
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Abstract
Social media use has become the norm in information services delivery. It holds the unique advantage of delivering service to users through social interaction. This chapter discussed social media use in academic libraries in a developing country: Nigeria. It examined the concept and definition of social media; it also discussed trends in social media usage in libraries. The chapter further outlined the types of social media tools used in libraries. It discussed the peculiar challenges of social media use in Nigeria and proffered solutions.
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