Library blogs
Even though blogs are becoming a library priority as more and more libraries are creating effective and attractive blogs to connect with their virtual users, still there are some issues concerning the creation and maintenance of library blogs that the authorities need to ponder before committing to any kind of expression through the web environment. First of all, is the library comfortable sharing information through this type of informal sources that can not be controlled at all levels? Library blogs need to be updated on a daily basis, which will give the users a solid reason to make regular visits to the blog, and to make it happen, is the library ready to allocate enough personnel time that is required to create and update the content of the blog? Also, another very important point libraries should consider before starting a blog is that, it should be designed in a way that will facilitate interactive communication with the user, rather than a one-way channel between the library staff and the user. An evaluation of the library blog on a regular basis is very important to measure the extent if it is meeting the user needs, which will determine the success rate of the blog, whether or not it is meeting its purpose public relation terms. A library blog should be a reflection of the image of the physical library to its online patrons, hence all the measures should be taken to maintain the institution's reputation and credibility.
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