Libraries and Social Networking

Alyson J Mahn

A good number of patrons already use Facebook

Easy portal to library web site

Good place to post contact information and business hours

Use it to promote new books or upcoming events

Space for Librarians to express themselves

Promote upcoming events

Review books

• Post articles important to the library or community

Post book suggestion lists

“If you like Harry Potter try…”

Library Patrons

Potential Patrons

who Blog

Potential Patrons

with Facebook