Facebook pages

Most of the library pages that I explored didn't have much audience participation or likes. The person posting on most pages added book recommendations or reviews, links to youtube videos with book reviews or other information concerning YA books.  Most pages also contained information about events going on at the school.I also enjoyed the memes some posted.  There were several cute ones with babies, animals, or superheroes encouraging students to visit the libraries or return books. 

I currently am the webmaster for our district's website and the district FB page. I have seen how information on FB reaches more people faster. Parents, students, etc are more likely to check FB frequently than the website for information.  This is why I think having an FB page for the library would have advantages.  Since our district is small I would combine all 3 campuses on one page.  Parents can get info on new books, special events going on in the libraries or schools, due dates, as well as book recommendations and even tech apps that may be useful to the students and parents.

The disadvantage is that not many viewers of the pages, participated in the page. There were not many likes or comments on any of the pages I explored.  It may be frustrating to constantly update information and not know if it is being helpful.

I decided to set up my an FB page for our 3 libraries.  I don't know how successful it will be since it is summer but I plan on keeping it up with it in the fall to see how much interaction and interest it generates.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Odem-Edroy-ISD-Libraries/1654731364739267?ref=hl