Social Networks
Social networks like MySpace and facebook gather thousands of new users each week. Are we (libraries) gathering thousands of new users each week? People are beginning to create sustainable social networks online that go beyond participating in high school or college groups.
The idea is that libraries need to go where the people are. To be part of those groups, we can make our own page in these environments, and also enable others to save our online library catalog (OPAC) into their own page as well.
The biggest draw is that these services combine a lot of Web 2.0 functions into one place. Interactive events, blogs, publishing, communication, photos, avatars, etc. are available to members.
Should University Libraries have a presence in these online communities?
June 1st, 2008 at 9:17 am
I read similar article also named Social Networks, and it was completely different. Personally, I agree with you more, because this article makes a little bit more sense for me
June 11th, 2008 at 9:33 am
I wasnt entirely sure about this but gave it a shot and was pleasantly surprised …… all hail the Blogosphere !
July 12th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Its all about efficiency and this method is good but not the most efficient …..
October 7th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Thanks for the comments!