Social networking tools

Explored some Library MySpace pages and some microblogs. Social networking in libraries seems to foster a sense of belonging/community for the local library patrons, old and young. WCPL's photos on Flickr are a good example of enabling the whole community to view library activities. Since MySpace and Facebook are so familiar to teens they are probably an especially effective way of getting them involved. Microblogging's "short and sweet" format provides a time-saving way to obtain information about library activities and resources.