Facebook

First thing this week was to look how Libraries are using Facebook...

Looking at the Oxford Libraries which have a Facebook presence, they all seem to be doing roughly similar things, with basic info like opening hours etc and news updates. People seem to join as fans but then don't seem to interact with the sites much, for instance asking questions etc.

I like the way other Web 2.0 applications can be integrated with the Facebook page, e.g. a feed from Library Thing, or Delicious, or using the #fb to send Twitter posts to Facebook.

I guess Facebook is useful for getting in touch with patrons, who can't be bothered to look at a Library's web page! Most pages also include SOLO searches which is nice touch.

I registered for Facebook and put the obligatory photo of my cat up, will search for people and add them at a later date.

Here is Mia, sitting on the bin bags I have to put on the couch to stop it getting covered in fur...