How libraries use social media

Social Media can be a great platform for bringing together people who share a common interest. Libraries can and are using social media extensively via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest etc to promote themselves and publicise events.

The National Library of Australia's Facebook page has over 18,778 likes. 
https://www.facebook.com/National.Library.of.Australia

Melbourne Library has 4,332 followers on Twitter
https://twitter.com/melblibrary

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the Geelong Regional Library has 15 boards and 247 followers on Pinterest.

https://www.pinterest.com/geelonglibrary/