Has social networking become a thing of the past or is it still relevant? If you ever go around the library to see what people are looking at on the computers it is usually Facebook. As an observation, I have noticed that patrons are rarely on Myspace or Twitter. Needless to say it does not mean people are not using Myspace or Twitter. The Martin County Library has chosen to use Facebook as their social network of choice.
Patrons are able to use the library's Facebook page as a way to become a fan and post comments or pictures. It is a fun way for story time story time parents to connect with the library world. When I asked why they prefer to use Facebook as opposed to Myspace the response tended to be that Facebook is more adult and safer. My assumption as to why they would prefer Facebook to Twitter is due to the pictures as opposed to the one liner comments.
In any case, even adult patrons are finding ways to connect to the library through technology and social networking. It does not seem to be a thing of the past and is still very relevant at least for adults. Facebook seems to be just another easy and free way for libraries to connect with the community. The library can use as many ways as possible to connect with patrons.
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