Social Networking

Social networking can certainly be the new way of communication within libraries and outside to their patrons. It appears that in some libraries, email has been superseded by some of the new web 2.0 technologies.

These new interactive sites with their two/way communications provide an opportunity for libraries to promote themselves and their programs and to receive feedback from their patrons. By using sites such as Facebook and MySpace they are also reaching a younger audience.

These new technologies also lend themselves to networking as never before. Library colleagues have the opportunity to discuss ideas, share such things as websites and all without any geographic or time constraints.