Looking at the blog from Stephen Abram, it made me realize that there are so many more possibilities for libraries to use social networking environment. He knows how to keep the attention of the reader with some interesting observations like the part where he mentions that he is out already by creating a myspace account where his daughter is already on to the next phase. It is difficult to keep up with teens "ins and outs", they grew up in such a different environment that they are faster in changing their minds than I was when I was a teen.
The most interesting part in his writing is the use of social networks for library use. How is is that myspace creates a 150.000 accounts a day? This is more difficult that obtaining a library card, and yet libraries don't have a 150.000 patrons lined up every day for new cards.
The most interesting part in his writing is the use of social networks for library use. How is is that myspace creates a 150.000 accounts a day? This is more difficult that obtaining a library card, and yet libraries don't have a 150.000 patrons lined up every day for new cards.
Second life is something that has to be explored but maybe at a time where I don't have a 10 page paper due. It sounds mighty interesting especially for those who are online for the majority of their free time and have some time to spare.
The picture is from the exhibit of the Library of Congress on 2nd life. http://flickr.com/photos/pathfinderlinden/
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