Thing 18: Social Networking

Well, this proves it: I'm officially old . For this Thing I signed up for Facebook. Sign up was easy but tedious: All that friend searching and not one person from either of my high schools is on Facebook. Only one of my email contacts has a Facebook page (of course we already stay in touch by email...). I must be antiquated.......

I created a Myspace account a while back getting ready for Teen Tech Week. I learned to create skins, friend people, etc. I don't see the point for myself personally, but professionally I'm glad to know about this so I can help patrons be aware of Internet safety practices as well as be of some technical assistance if needed.

I do think it is important to have a Library presence on social networks because this is where many people do lots of communicating and networking. Having a library presence in the social networks is another important way for us to reach out and serve our worldwide communities.