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LIBRARY JOURNAL ›› 2013, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (10): 59-64.

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The Study of Information Reference in Academic Libraries with Self-Constructed SNS Platform

Wu Qiong, Zheng Jianming   

  • Online:2013-10-15 Published:2013-10-25

Abstract:

The fast development of SNS grabs the attention of libraries. However, the practice of utilizing SNS for information reference is still in its initial stage. Based on the analysis of the value of SNS in academic libraries, this paper proposes a three-part system for information reference and some strategies to overcome the obstacles.

 

Key words: Social network, SNS, Academic library, Information reference, Crowd sourcing