Social Networking has many possible implications for libraries-- and I have read the social networking sites of many libraries that are employing them for information, public service, and publicity purposes. Twitter has many possibilities for informing patrons about services and books that are relevant to current events. I think that Twitter Search can be very useful, because the library can "pop-in" and help when people are making queries or "tweets" about the library.
Privacy continues to be an issue with social networking sites. I already have a personal Facebook Page and when I get a professional social networking presence, I will keep it separate from my personal presence. Of course, some things/sites/thoughts will be posted on both personal and professional sites but many will be obviously either personal or professional.
It is very important for my students (and my children) to understand privacy issues and implications that are possible and probable with social networking sites. I will post and teach information and lessons about these sites in my library.
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