Libraries have begun using Myspace to market to their teenaged patrons. Despite a lot of controversy over the issue of Myspace in libraries, the idea of creating Library spaces in Myspace is really taking off. Read through the links below to get an idea of what different libraries are doing in Myspace and what librarians are saying about Myspace!
Discovery Resources:
Library Success Wiki list of Library Myspaces
Yalsa's list of Library Myspaces
Librarians discussing Myspace
David Lee King's thoughts on Myspace
What I Learned Today's Myspace Rant
The Librarian In Black's ideas about Myspace
Library Journal Article: My MySpace Comment
Media mentions of Myspace
US News and World Report - Decoding Myspace
Wired Magazine's Social Networking Safety Pages
Discovery Exercise:
After reading through these articles, blog postings and lists, what do you think about libraries using Myspace? Post on your blog answering this question and add any other thoughts you might have about Myspace and social networking in general.
