¡Leer, comentar, compartir! El fomento de la lectura y las tecnologías sociales

Abstract

We reflect on the challenges posed by technological advances for the library sector, primarily those associated with the so-called social Web and their potential to implement actions that help foster and promote a love for reading in new generations of readers. Thus, at first, we analyzed the current trends in terms of reader behavior and technological tools used to establish connections between librarians, authors and readers, in order to make reading a social activity. Next, we examine a number of initiatives currently being developed at public libraries and other institutions to unveil elements considered as good practices and actions that promote reading using the technological tools available. As a result of the study, we identified the main features offered by book clubs in the Internet environment as fundamental to the promotion of reading. Similarly we observed how these activities use technologies, blogs and social networks and, at a lower rate, file sharing and Wiki. Finally, we recommend the development of this type of service at any library.