Week 5: Get Social

MySpace
I've looked at a few different libraries on MySpace, and there seem to be a few different categories of the way that they use it. At the simplest level, its just a page with the libraries contact details and website info on it, as well as their list of friends.
Others use the MySpace as an extension of what would be on their site, and include such things as a link to their catalogue/site with a canned search that shows the latest DVDs, links to their catalogues, teen activities and their what's on pages. I think the big advantage for using MySpace is that it has the potential to reach audiences who may not go looking for a library website through Google, but may come across it in MySpace.

Facebook

I've also been using Facebook for a while, and I've added some friends. I don't use it very often, as I find I also get bombarded with a lot of junky type stuff. Most of the work or hobby things I do, I find quicker and easier to do with Forums based around the topic. This might change as I play more with Facebook.