social networking tools

• How can social networking be used by MLA to connect members?
•  I think this type of Web 2.0 tools can be a way that MLA members can get to know each another and connect with others between MLA meetings. MLA could, instead of setting up separate email lists for the various webcasts, set up groups based on the webcast topics. That way people could be part of the discussion even though they did not watch the webcast.
• Should your library have a Facebook or MySpace page?
• Yes, I think we should have both as well as other profiles on nursing- and medicine-specific social networking sites. Because that is where some of our users are.
• Are there privacy concerns for individuals when using social networking sites?
• Well, I think it depends. It depends on what information one has included about themselves on their profile. Also, I remember hearing something about private profiles becoming public after a period of inactivity. I only put information on my profile that I am want to share with others.