Programming for Cultural Heritage. A Pratt Institute School of Information course (LIS-664-01) preparing information professionals through technical literacy with a focus on programming and metadata.
Using web scraping, I grabbed information from libraries across the country and then wrote a script to find out how many of them use social media, as well as what social media sites they use specifically. My goal was to learn more about library outreach practices and how they vary by state. Social media outreach is a valuable way for cultural institutions to reach their communities and increase the visibility and accessibility of their institution.
Lbrary Social Media Usage in the United States Library Social Network Usage in New York Library Social Network Usage in Tennessee Library Social Network Usage in the United States Percentof Libraries Using Social Media By State