Or, MySpace and FaceBook, if you want to be serious about it. They aren't that serious, though, and I think that's why I liked them as much as I did. That surprised me, because I had pretty low expectations going in. I did find my daughter and son's pages. Very interesting reading. I have pretty neat offspring! I helped a colleague find her son's page. Another very neat young person! I've added them to my friends list, and, apparently, blew my daughter's friend's mind that I, a lowly parental unit, would know how to get to My Space, much less get an account.
To the question, what use are these sites to libraries, I have to admit that I didn't think they were of much use going in, but I've changed my mind. Especially when reaching out to young people, a library's presense in these places would make it more approachable. It's a sign that we "get them" and can talk in their language. I was also amazed at the libraries who have accounts in general, not geared to just teens. I think that helps us be closer as a library community. Browsing through the pages it was nice to see the people behind the institutions. These sites help humanize libraries, making them seem less of a beauracracy. MHO!
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