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Social Media Use in Academic Libraries: Applications and Implications in a Developing Country

Ifijeh, Goodluck and Ilogho, Julie E. and Iwu-James, Juliana and Michael-Onuoha, Happiness Chijioke and Osinulu, Ifeakachuku (2019) Social Media Use in Academic Libraries: Applications and Implications in a Developing Country. In: Social Media for Communication and Instruction in Academic Libraries. IGI Global Online.

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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

Item Type: Book Section
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Divisions: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education
Depositing User: Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited: 23 Sep 2020 09:23
Last Modified: 23 Sep 2020 09:23
URI: http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/13619

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