I don't really like social networking - I don't have time for the 'real' friends I have, let alone cyber-friends. I did like the fact that I could look up high school classmates, but I wouldn't contact them out of the blue. I think people like them for that reason, and there's a lot to do and look at. I find the pages and all of the options/possibilities/add-ins confusing, most likely because I'm not willing to put in the time.
I prefer the Library Network on ning...everyone is there for a similar reason, so the network has a purpose and focus - I know what I'm there to communicate about, so it's not as overwhelming.
Other than the Library Network for patrons to talk about the library and books, etc., I don't know how something like Facebook would help at the library (except to advertise). However, I do think that it's helpful to know about it to help patrons with questions they might have when using the library computers. Especially in this economy, if a home computer fails or internet access is turned off, we may see a surge of people coming in looking for our free internet services, and knowing how to do some of these things, especially networking as it pertains to finding employment, would be helpful.
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Okay, I am now COMPLETELY ADDICTED to Facebook! I have found friends from both grade school and college, keep in touch with a few distant relatives, and play games (which aren't as fun as webkins, but they work in a pinch). It's fun, but still unnecessary. I waste a lot of time there....
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