Research Paper: “The Perfect Storm: The Convergence of Social, Mobile and Photo Technologies in Libraries”
The following paper was presented on Wednesday, February 16, 2014 at VALA2014 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Title
The Perfect Storm: The Convergence of Social, Mobile and Photo Technologies in Libraries
Authors
Wendy Abbott
Bond University
Jessie Donaghey
Bond University
Joanna Hare
Bond University
Peta J. Hopkins
Bond University
Source
e-publications@Bond (Institutional Repository)
Abstract
The intersection of mobile and photographic technologies with social networks has produced platforms such as Instagram. The way libraries are using these platforms has not been investigated in depth. This research aims to discover trends in the use of Instagram by libraries, reporting on selected libraries’ experiences and intentions behind capturing and sharing images on Instagram. Recommendations will be made on how librarians can transform relationships and engagement with their communities through mobile photo sharing, taking advantage of ‘the perfect storm’ of technological convergence.
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Filed under: Journal Articles, Libraries, News, Open Access
About Gary Price
Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.
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