Like, Favorite and Follow: Using Social Media in Special Collections
Chair: John S. Wilson, Baylor University
Learn how The Texas Collection is growing in its applications of social media projects and
platforms. From collaborating with Baylor professors and integrating new media into the
classroom, to reaching out to Civil War enthusiasts through letters from the battlefield, to providing
guidelines for staff administering social media outlets, we are using 21st century methods to share
our fascinating collections. A wide audience who might not otherwise know about special
collections can virtually engage with The Texas Collection and explore historical resources.