Social media used for promoting the libraries and information resources and services at university libraries of Sindh Province

Abstract

The study aimed to identify which social media are used to promote libraries and information resources and services in Sindh Province University libraries. Study was conducted to determine the use of social media to enhance library resources and informatics at the university libraries in Sindh province. The descriptive research method was used for this study. The sample consisted of 37 librarians from whole Sindh province university libraries. The questionnaire was used as an instrument of data collection from selected samples. In the data analysis means and frequency counts were used from collected data. In the study there were two main social media tools were used for library and information resources services promotions which were Facebook and blogs. Findings of the study shows that majority of librarians use social media promotes, two-way communications makes easier and it provide forum for getting fast feedback and increase the library users for usage of library. The recommendation of the study is internet facilities provided in speedy connection of internet. There should be proper ICT policy for university libraries as government authority documents.