Social networking and the library

Looked at some of the libraries' myspace. FVRL has done a good job. It is a good way to advertise our YAAB activities. Then I read "The Other Librarian" --"Facebook and rapport" which seems to say "don't bother" unless you're young and into it. Kids don't want librarians on "their" social sites. However, if young adults are using these sites and not the newspaper, not tv or radio, (and of course we have no public relations outlet with broadcasting here in southwest Washington anyway) then they should expect to get some news about "real" opportunities in their communities. There are "real" people hovering around out there who may at some point be helpful to them. And maybe find something enjoyable to read or listen to as well. I think the YAAB groups have given quite a few kids a place to "be" and enjoy some positive after-school time, and they have given back in return. So let them have a social network connection with the virtual group as well.