I'm not really confused about MySpace or FaceBook. I've had some collateral experience with it, if only through anecdotes and occasional sightings of my daughter's FB account. (She'll talk about it but won't really let me look at it.) I understand how they are used, and how compelling (and addicting) they would be.
What I'm confused about it why anyone would use this in the library world. The one's that we looked at for examples were boring and outdated. They did not seem useful. If a teen or young adult went to any of them, they would never return. They look like I would look if I tried to talk in teen- or black-speak. Really stupid. I cannot imagine a teen or young adult paying any attention to a library blog whilst they are doing what they are doing on FB or MS.
Having said that, I can see a group of librarians with the same interests sharing articles, and discussions about articles and networking with each other on these things.
Did I just miss the good ones? How does everyone else feel about them?
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Hi Leereer,
Good comments about how libraries use MySpace or FaceBook. In my opinion, these are just another way to reach our patrons. But, you're right about the way these look - if libraries are going to be in these spaces, they have to do it the right way. They need to be fresh, updated, and inviting. Maybe we just use these as one more avenue to publicize the library and its programs.
I (finally) joined Facebook but haven't used it very much yet. It can be very addicting - and I already have my LibraryThing accoung :) !
Love the bird pictures! Keep on playing!
Jean
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