Instagram for Public Libraries
Use Instagram to promote library services, engage with your community, and increase your library's influence.
Why Instagram?
According to a 2021 Pew Research study, 71% of young adults use Instagram.
In addition, you can now simultaneously post from Instagram onto Facebook (the other widely-used social media platform).
Why Should Libraries be Using It?
It's great for promoting library services, events and book collections; you can use video, digital flyers, and photos with text
It's great for engagement; you can ask your viewers questions and take polls
You will be able to promote library services to young adults
You can simultaneously post on Facebook and reach even more people
The platform allows people to re-post and promote your content
It's fun and you can get creative with it!
Below you will find resources, tutorials, and ideas to help your library thrive with Instagram:
If you would like to suggest an edit or an additional resource, e-mail lizette.lizardi@sjsu.edu