Social Networking ToolsSocial Networking Tools

Facebook, MySpace, etcFacebook, MySpace, etc

Fiona Winston-BrownMarch 2008

What is Social Networking?What is Social Networking?

…in Plain English……in Plain English…

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Let’s go hunting!Let’s go hunting!

• Find 5 libraries with a social networking presence• Usefulness• Relevance• Will people want to use it?• Image• Security/privacy/ is it safe?

Advantages -vs- DisadvantagesAdvantages -vs- Disadvantages

• What does social networking say about our library?

• Does the choice of social network matter?

• What does my social network page say about me?

• Is it just a fad?

Let’s get creative!Let’s get creative!

• Create a page for yourself on a social network. Try one you have not used before.

• Add your group members as friends.• …or add me fionawb@gmail.com

FeedbackFeedback

• What did you learn from that exercise?

• What would you do differently?

• Would you recommend this to others?

• Did you have a preference for social networking tool?

The Verdict?The Verdict?