Week #5 Social Networking 1

I really like the idea of using a social network in conjunction with the library, but in reality I don't think it would be possible. With a small library most of our service right now is face-to-face. We just don't have the time to sit at a computer and dealing with the incoming questions, besides helping those who walk in the door.

Then again, if things are moving in that direction, we would really be doing a disservice to ourselves if we didn't try to reach those few people who may need the service on line. We may make some new connections that we would have never made before, and they may keep us open serving more people in a more varied way in the long run. It's one of those situations where you may never know how it will affect you. I like to try and keep our options open.

With the introduction of our new web site, I will consider using some sort of social network, after I have considered how it will effect the library staff and the time it takes to implement, maintain, and respond to it.