Facebook for Libraries
In reference to my previous discussion of Facebook Advertisment, I think that Facebook-Pages might be a good possiblity to spread information for local public institutions, such as libraries.
Facebook would certainly be a great tool to search for books in my library, renew my loans, share recommendations about books and discuss the class material with my classmates. Some libraries have created a profile on Facebook. Sarah Glassmeyer writes:
A couple of British libraries decided to start into the Facebook Pages. As of 9:30am EST (on November 14th), there are 70 Library Facebook Pages. There are 36 university libraries, 30 public libraries, 2 private libraries, 1 corporate and 1 virtual.
Several discussion groups have emerged around this topic: FacebookAppsforLibraries and LibAds(sm) discuss SocialAd technology to retrieve local library information.
The Library 2.0 Interest Group discusses how Social Networks can help libraries to bridge the Social Space and the Academic Space (see diagram on the left). Gerry McKiernan’s blog reports about the use of online social networking sites for library-related programs or services and is a great resource for developments in this field.
