Friday, May 30, 2014

Thing #10 Sharing Photos

Instagram is a popular photo sharing app, simple to use, with the ability to follow friends and allow friends to follow you. I was surprised to see that some of my relatives are more likely to use Instagram than post pictures on Facebook. Maybe because you can limit the audience by being selective of who you add as a follower? Interesting to say the least.
I explored Instagram to find out if any libraries have accounts. I found very few and some nightlife venues with names including 'library'. The State Library of Victoria is a member and has posted many photos of events, exhibits and scenes in the library (kids play area, outside steps, etc...) and has 922 followers!
This illustrates that Instagram could be used professionally- however the use of patrons in pictures could be problemabit (release forms?).
A fun app to explore nevertheless!!

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