More Than Myspace : Teens, Librarians, and Social Networking [Paperback]

An accessible overview of dynamic ways that public libraries are using social networking to reach their teen patrons.

More Than MySpace: Teens, Librarians, and Social Networkingoffers librarians not fully familiar with the broad scope of web-based social networking a way into this thriving, rapidly evolving realmand to the lives of the teenagers who so enthusiastically inhabit it.

InMore Than MySpace, seven expert contributors examine the appeal of the social networking phenomena to youth, as well as its growing role in the classroom. The book then puts the spotlight on public libraries that have embraced social networking successfully, describing the approaches and methods that have helped them reach a wider teenage audience. The book concludes with an invitation for readers to continue their exploration of the topic further with a little networking of their own, collaborating with the author on a Wiki.

The topic is certainly timely, and the book's treatment gives librarians handy tools to start connecting with wired teens. Booklist

For young adult librarians looking for new ways to reach out to their clientele, this title offers a multitude of ideas through networking sites. ARBAonline

This practical yet fascinating professional reference answers the question, 'What is social networking?' This book is a must for those getting started with social networking applications. Highly recommended. Library Media Connection

Colorado-based librarian Lupa provides background on social networking websites to introduce the nine contributions collected here on how libraries can employ those sites in work with teens. Chapters address the following topics: a teen perspective on social networking, online fads among teens, practical applications for libraries online, development ols½