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An accessible overview of dynamic ways that public libraries are using social networking to reach their teen patrons.More Than MySpace: Teens, Librarians, and Social Networking offers librarians not fully familiar with the broad scope of web-based social networking a way into this thriving, rapidly evolving realm—and to the lives of the teenagers who so enthusiastically inhabit it.In More Than MySpace, seven expert contributors examine the appeal of the social networking phenomena to youth, as well as its growing role in the classroom. The book then puts the spotlight on public libraries that have embraced social networking successfully, describing the approaches and methods that have helped them reach a wider teenage audience. The book concludes with an invitation for readers to continue their exploration of the topic further with a little networking of their own, collaborating with the author on a Wiki.
Robyn Lupa is the head of Children's Information Services at the Arvada Libary in Jefferson County, CO.
Series ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Avatars, Friends, Apps, Oh My! A Background and OverviewRobyn M. LupaWhat Is Social Networking?A Brief History of Social NetworkingToday's Social Networking EnvironmentPolitics and ActivismProfessional Networking and ResourcesCurrent EventsRecreational Interests and ConsumerismSocializing and JournalingSurfing and SharingWhat Is Social Networking's Cultural Relevance?How Is Social Networking Used by Teens?How Does This Apply to Public Libraries?What Is the Purpose of This Book?Works Cited1 Words from the Wired: A Teen PerspectiveDave MoyerWorks Cited2 Friends, Fun, Fads—and Fear: Teens in the 21st CenturyErin Downey HowertonThe Social WebLoss of Public SpaceThe Online LifeSchoolwork Goes OnlineDigital Haves and Have-NotsOnline and Offline EffectsOnline Spaces (Dangerous Places?)Portraying VictimizationBehind the NumbersCyberbullyingStranger Danger Goes OnlineAdvocating for Youth Using Social NetworksDeveloping Social Networking ServicesWorks Cited3 Technology in the Classroom: An Educator's PerspectiveMichelle Pearson21st-Century SkillsTeacher and Librarian ConnectionsWorks Cited4 Practical Applications: Libraries OnlineJenna ObeeSocial Networking SitesThe Big PlayersOther Popular Social Networking OptionsSocial Bookmarking ManagersLibrary Web PagesWorks Cited5 Convincing and Planning: Developing Your Library's Web 2.0 PresenceKelly CzarneckiWhy Develop a Social Networking Program?Convincing Others That It's a Good IdeaQuestions to Ask YourselfWhat to ConsiderPreventing AbuseWorks Cited6 Now Let's Use It: Creative ProgrammingRobyn M. LupaBlogsPhotos and VideoPodcastingVirtual Reader's AdvisoryWikisWorks Cited7 Homework Help Widgets: A School–Library PartnershipAndrew Wilson8 Friending Your Colleagues: Being Professional with Web-Based Social NetworkingLinda W. BraunUnderstanding Youth DevelopmentTeen AdvocacyAwareness of Teen Popular CultureProject ManagementCommitment to Professional DevelopmentDon't Wait; Start Connection NowSocial Networking Resources for the Professional Teen LibrarianSocial Networking ToolsExamples of Social Networking as a Professional ToolWorks Cited9 A National View: Survey—and a ChallengeRobyn M. LupaAppendix: Top 20 Social Networking SitesDave MoyerGlossary of TermsFurther ReadingIndexAbout the Editor and Contributors
The topic is certainly timely, and the book's treatment gives librarians handy tools to start connecting with wired teens.
