Chunking virtual literacy instruction on TikTok for Z generation

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to explore the possibility of the use of TikTok for delivery virtual literacy instruction for Z generation to support their learning.

Design/methodology/approach

A review of papers related to TikTok and library instruction is presented, and some libraries that use TikTok to deliver instruction are observed.

Findings

Some libraries already use TikTok as a supplementary of social media to deliver instruction, due to the nature of TikTok is for short video up to 3 minutes, therefore it is good if librarian can design instruction in chunking basis, or bite size so users will easily engage.

Originality/value

The use of TikTok for library instruction is still new, and this will bring value to libraries, especially academic library when they want start to use TikTok for their instruction.

Citation

Anna, N.E.V. and Ismail, N. (2023), "Chunking virtual literacy instruction on TikTok for Z generation", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 40 No. 5, pp. 13-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-12-2022-0135