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Teen Reference: Social Media

Reference materials for teens.

Introduction

Learn how to use social media safely and in fun, constructive ways. Explore careers in social media, and view courses on how to enhance your content.

Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy LogoFrom Rosen Digital, Digital Literacy empowers learners in grade levels 7-12 with digital citizenship skills to navigate today’s digital landscape. Interactive activities guide students through project-based learning activities using digital tools to create podcasts, PSAs, multimedia presentations, digital business plans, social media campaigns and more. Database articles explore cyber bullying, digital research skills, citizen journalism and more. Learn all about social network use including its history, how to make friends, and how to protect yourself. 

EBSCO eBooks

eBooks on EBSCO logoWith EBSCO eBooks, search the full text of over 4,200 fiction and nonfiction ebook titles. This database includes a variety of books on social media in topics such as responsible use, careers in social media, and social media workbooks for teens. Read the books on your computer, or download the app to your phone or tablet.

Hoopla

Hoopla logoHoopla is ​​a​​​​ web and mobile library media streaming platform for audio books, comics, e-books, movies, music, and TV. Read up on ways to use social media like connecting with friends, marketing your small business, learning how you can make a career out of social media, and keeping yourself safe on social media. Hoopla is only available to residents of St. Louis County. Limit of 10 titles per month.

Kanopy

Kanopy logoWith Kanopy, browse hundreds of movies on your computer or mobile device. Kanopy has a strong collection of independent, international, and documentaries to stream. View films about using social media for marketing as well as the etiquette and dangers around social media. Only available to residents of St. Louis County. Limit of 10 titles per month.

Libby

Libby LogoLibby is an innovative mobile app from OverDrive designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books, magazines, and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Find all kinds of books related to social media. Filter by "Young Adult" and "Young Adult Nonfiction" for best results.

Udemy

Udemy logoUdemy offers thousands of on-demand video courses including courses on how to make movies on social media, how to use AI to make content for social media, and more. Courses are replaced monthly with new material addressing emerging topics. On-demand videos in eight different languages taught by native-speaking instructors are also included. You must be 13 years or older, and have your parent or guardian create your account if you are younger than 18.