{"id":662,"date":"2025-11-03T09:48:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T09:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/?page_id=662"},"modified":"2025-11-03T10:24:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:24:32","slug":"guide-to-library-social-media","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/index.php\/guide-to-library-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Library Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to Karatina University&#8217;s Library Social Media Guide. This guide is intended to serve as your one-stop resource for staying connected with the University Library online. Our social media platforms are designed to enhance academic engagement, promote information literacy, and keep you informed about library services, resources, and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are a student, researcher or staff member, our online spaces help you learn, share and grow within the Karatina University academic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:16% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Facebook-Logosu-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-675 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Facebook-Logosu-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Facebook-Logosu-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Facebook-Logosu-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Facebook-Logosu-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Facebook-Logosu-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Facebook-Logosu-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Facebook-Logosu-1980x1114.png 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Stay informed, inspired, and engaged on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KaratinaUniversityLibrary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Library announcements and news<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study tips and e-resource updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photos and highlights from library events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic quotes and engagement activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:16% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo_of_YouTube-1024x430.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-677 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo_of_YouTube-1024x430.png 1024w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo_of_YouTube-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo_of_YouTube-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo_of_YouTube-1536x645.png 1536w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo_of_YouTube-2048x860.png 2048w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo_of_YouTube-1200x504.png 1200w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo_of_YouTube-1980x831.png 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@karatinauniversitylibrary8457\">YouTube channel<\/a> helps you learn with us anytime, anywhere!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our channel features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Library orientation videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tutorials on using e-resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guides on searching the library catalogue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructions on how to renew library books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend that you like, share, and subscribe to keep learning on the go!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/X-Logo-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-682 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/X-Logo-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/X-Logo-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/X-Logo-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/X-Logo-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/X-Logo-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/X-Logo-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/library.karu.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/X-Logo-1980x1114.png 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KarULibrary\">X Account<\/a> helps you to stay current with updates, tips, and insights.<br>Follow us on X using the handle<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@KarULibrary<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social Media Etiquette<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To foster a respectful and productive online space:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be polite, professional and constructive in all interactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid sharing personal or sensitive information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep discussions academic and supportive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the University\u2019s digital communication guidelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Help us make our platforms safe, informative, and engaging 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