
WELCOMING KIDS, PARENTS, FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, LIBRARIANS, AND MORE @
Social Media
@ Classrooms & Libraries
Looking to bring social media into your classroom or library program? Let's dive into ideas!

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Start a Blog!
As just a few blog ideas, students can create:
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Classroom Blog featuring student projects. Interview students about their projects for the blog, showcasing not only their work, but also their voice.​
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Writing Club Blog for K-8 storytellers in Gail Borden Public Library's Writing Club program. Blog posts may include:
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Students showcasing their writing and art
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Writing and art prompts
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Recaps and photos of Writing Club programs
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Writing Club students' ideas for blog posts
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Volunteen Blog
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Volunteens, 6-8 grade library volunteers, can write blogs as a volunteer project.
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Resources:
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by Blogger Help​
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by GFC Global​​
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Bringing Blogging into the Classroom with Student Blog Projects
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by edtechclassroom​
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Flickr Photo Albums
Flickr is a fantastic social media for documenting, sharing, and organizing photos, featuring customizable privacy settings for who can access these photos. Some ideas for library and classroom use include:
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Capturing a class's school year from start to finish
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Sharing a photo album of a library exhibit
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Such as Exhibición: Ofrenda Día de los Muertos​
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Sharing a photo album of a library program
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Resources:

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Instagram Your Library
Instagram can be used to build digital community with your library's community. A few ideas include:
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Asking your community about favorite books, library memories, and more.
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Sharing a favorite photo from a school event or library program.
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Sharing the library's weekly craft prior to its debut, giving followers a sneak peek at the upcoming craft.
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Resources:
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What Brands Can Learn From The New York Public Library's Instagram Stories
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by Kate Talbot on Forbes​
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Five ways libraries are using Instagram to share collections and draw public interest
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by Sierra Williams on LSE Impact Blog​
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Why do I use Instagram to promote my school library?
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by Helen Farch on Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)​
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The 2024 Guide to Instagram for Libraries: Updated Tips To Get the Most Organic Reach
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Resources for Libraries
Looking to learn more? Check out these additional resources designed with libraries in mind!
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