The document summarizes the benefits of using social networking, specifically Facebook, for non-profits and libraries. It discusses how Facebook can be used as a free marketing tool to promote events, services, and visibility. It provides statistics on Facebook usage and outlines the differences between Facebook Groups and Pages. Key recommendations include using features like photos, events, polls and applications to engage users and market the organization's online presence.

1. Social Networking for Non-Profits and Libraries Presentation by: Monica Kuryla, Adult Services Librarian Brenda Shea, Director of Community Relations Fayetteville Free Library, Fayetteville, NY May 5 th , 2009

5. Who’s on Facebook? – Over 90 Million active users – Approximately 1 million new users a week – 250,000+ new users a day – 5th most visited site – 57% of U.S. Facebook users are out of college In November 2008, Facebook drew 200 million unique worldwide visitors; more than 1 in 5 people who accessed the Internet that month visited the site.

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