Libraries in Social Networking Software

Have you read this blogpost yet? It's really interesting overview of blogging/social networking and libraries, including what libraries are doing to be useful in these spaces, not just there. Lots of links to what libraries are doing where, and lots of reference links.

The Crossett Library at Bennington College has asked patrons in Facebook what books and videos they’d like the library to order for them. And patrons really are requesting things there. And even better, the library is letting them know when the materials are ordered. [...] This way we are giving students a safe place to speak their mind.

Not quite gaming, but the online social interaction is an important part of gaming in education, and part of the report we turned in. Somewhat similar to how librarians can incorporate gaming in libraries through offering services in games (second life)...

Plus, it's an interesting post. Go read.