This document provides an overview of the social networking site MySpace, including its history and uses. It discusses how libraries can create MySpace accounts to connect with users, share resources and events, and discuss issues like privacy, policies, and potential controversies associated with the site. The document also provides examples of how libraries have used MySpace for reference, programming, and promotion.

1. MySpace: Reference, Programming and Promotion Angela Semifero Semife Roar, Second Life Michigan Library Consortium January 11, 2007

2. The Basics What is MySpace? What is it Used For? The History of MySpace Who Uses MySpace?

3. Signing Up For an Account

4. Setting Up an Account

5. Schools Tab

6. Privacy Settings

7. Once You’ve Logged In

8. Bulletins and Friends

9. Comments

10. Your Profile

11. Benefits of MySpace Sharing Ideas and Collaboration Sense of Community Reading and Writing Skills Self-Expression and Empowerment Create Positive Adult Role Models Networking Meeting friends, potential dates in area Educational Opportunities Introduce Users to Library Resources

12. Controversies and Issues History of the Company Ads Policies of the Parent Company False Profiles Inappropriate Material Cyberstalking Sexual Predators Cyberbullying Phishing and Hacking

13. Developing Policies In House Statement of Purpose Privacy Friends Comments

14. Sample Libraries on MySpace Denver Public Library

15. Rockford Public Library

16. Hennepin County Library

17. Brooklyn College Library

18. Allen County Public Library

19. Other Library Related Uses -YALSA

20. ALA

21. Authors – Meg Cabot

22. Authors – Harlan Coben

23. Publisher – Harper Teen

24. Role-Playing Profiles – Virginia Woolf

25. Role-Playing Profiles – George Orwell

26. Musical Artists – Harry and the Potters

27. MySpace as a Resource – People Search

28. Browse Function

29. Business Search

30. Collection Development – Music

31. Promotion on MySpace – Bulletins and Events

32. MySpace Programming Internet Safety MySpace Makeover Video, Podcast, or Writing Competitions Online Book Discussion Groups Character Profiles Volunteer Opportunities

33. Comments and Questions? The End