For this assignment I have decided to create an Instagram account for the library I work in. I chose this because there is not an account associated with my school at this time. This is popular with kids and adults in my area and will be a wonderful way to reach those audiences. Instagram will help me promote new books as well as the projects the library students are working on. Instagram will increase interest in library programs and help the community to be involved with some of the activities in our school. Jan Wilson’s article listed eight ways to make your library more visible. The creation of this account fulfills numbers, one, two and eight. Creating the account will encourage more picture taking as well as more student involvement. (Wilson, 2017) 

        My plans for this tool are to increase circulation by posting book snapshots and new releases. Using this space to post library activities and events is also a priority. Showing the students and community the activities of the library will hopefully increase student involvement. In the future I hope that students can use this format to talk about their favorite books and share their reading journeys.  

 

Resources 

Wilson, J. (2017, December). Make your library more visible. School Library Journal, 63(12),16-17.