Social Networking Tools

There is a lot of discussion going on about social networking tools such as Facebook and Twitter. The pros and cons of using them and issues surrounding privacy and safety. Here are some recent articles and blogs that may help you learn more about the issues and help you make a decision on whether you want to use them in your libraries and if so, how to do so effectively.

Facebook Resources

• Top Ten Reasons to Quit Facebook
• Top Ten Reasons NOT to Quit Facebook
• Social Media Best Practices for Libraries
• Teach Facebook Now!
• Facebook and Privacy Issues
• Example of NEW Facebook Prviacy Settings
• Facebook Fan Page vs Group Page
• Successful Fan Pages
• NY Times Article on Facebook
• Facebook Applications
• Interesting Statistics
• Facebook: Facts you didn't know 

Booklists for Young Adults

• Unreliable Narrators Booklist
• 2012 YRCA Nominees
• 2011 "You Are Here" Multicultural Booklist
• 2011 "Anywhere But Here" Booklist 

Web Tools

• Web 2.0 Tools