This document provides an overview of social networking technologies and how cultural institutions can use them. It defines common terms like blogs, microblogging and podcasting. Examples are given of how organizations like the National Trust, Coca-Cola Archives, and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History have used Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and blogs to engage new audiences and share collections. The document encourages institutions to experiment with one or two technologies before expanding and stresses keeping content relevant and personable.