This week I had an opportunity to explore Social Networking. I am somewhat ambivalent about the entire phenomenon. On one hand I have heard horror stories about sites such as My Space & Facebook and the inherent dangers lurking there…especially for teens. However, I can understand why the technology might appeal to libraries that are seeking to connect with teens in their community. By creating a My Space profile, a library can reach teens who are not traditional library users. If designed correctly, the space can provide an easy way to access the library catalog as well as many useful electronic databases. It can also include information on the various services the library offers and provide a calendar of upcoming events and teen programming.
In short, social networking can offer the perfect opportunity for libraries to expand their teen outreach.
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