Libraries on Facebook

In the further reading section on Social Networking I enjoyed viewing the slideshow on 'Building the Social Library Online'. I thought the idea of a library podcast keeping customers updated on whats happenign in and around the libraries would be a great tool for CCL to use, especially thinking about the programmes we run in the libraries and learning centres, how practical to teach people about podcasting and then direct them to the libraries podcast to stay updated. I also liked the librarian from Barrington's Facebook page, where customers could give feedback, ask questions and particularly the feature where they could request new titles for the library, what a great way to involve customers in collection building. I can definately see the potential for various social networking systems to be used within the library netwok to the benefit of both cutomers and staff.