Social media happens so fast. I mean, just a couple weeks ago, none of us had considered that we could be asked to be in a Netflix documentary. So in between the monthly “Recently in Academic Libraries” posts, I pull together regular updates on what AcadLibs are doing on social. Please enjoy these recent highlights.
When I said last month that I had not seen academic libraries rally around a viral trend the way they rallied around the Backrooms in some time, I did not know the Netflix documentary meme was coming. Many libraries did their own takes, but UVU Library, true to their form as the GOAT of all AcadLibs on social, delivered what is, in my opinion, the chef’s kiss of this trend. I’ve watched it a dozen times and it never gets old.
If you’re like me, you’ve been living and breathing World Cup for the past month. We’re a few days away from the final match, and libraries have been leveraging the beautiful game to promote policies, spaces, and staff. UT Arlington Libraries used a soccer ball to take a tour of its campus. Riccardo from SJSU Library gave us a tour of the library without dropping the ball! LSU Libraries explained what might get you a red card in the library (though, not off sides). And then the University of Florida Libraries had this banger.
Finally, in the “fun and unique” category, we’ve got William & Mary Libraries asking staff to try and guess how many books they think their colleagues have read this year (oh my goodness, 145 books!!!). A good reminder that asking simple questions to a handful of your colleagues can always make good, low-lift content.