Okay, I admit it. I use MySpace. You might even say that I like MySpace. And really, who can blame Tom for selling out to Rupert? I'd have taken the millions and ran, too.
Originally, MySpace was a place for bands and musicians to share their music and information about shows, albums, etc. with other bands and music people. And, believe it or not, some people still use it for this very purpose! I do; I have bands and venues in my friends list, and they post bulletins that keep me up to date on what they're doing.
So how can libraries use MySpace for the betterment of humankind? I loved this page I found for The Loft, a teen space at the Public Library of Mecklenberg/Charlotte in South Carolina. They have an IM space, a great blog, information on all of the cool stuff their teen space in real life has to offer (a blue screen studio?! Recording space?! WOW!), special events, and over 1.000 friends! MySpace can be a great way to connect with young adults in their own environment. They may skip right over a piece of paper tacked to the wall, but post something to the bulletin board on MySpace, and you bet that almost anyone who's subscribed as a friend will read it. Sure it might be a fad, but isn't just about everything, anyway? Might as well ride the wave, and use it while it's popular.
By the way, Here's the URL for my Myspace page. It's set to private, so you'll have to send a request if you want to see it. Or just stop by my desk and I'll show it to you.
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