The document discusses the library's role in educating the public about social networking sites like MySpace. It provides general information about MySpace and an example of a project by a teen council to create a documentary about why teens are drawn to MySpace. It also discusses the prevalence of social networking sites and specific ways libraries can help raise awareness, such as by educating themselves and offering classes on topics like "MySpace for Moms and Dads".

1. MySpace, Your Space, Our Space : The Library’s Role in Educating the Public Presented by: Lisa Lindsay, YA Librarian Rachel Wilson, Teen Council President

9. FACT: Every day, people come to the library to use our computers to access social networking sites. FACT: A library should be a place where people can find useful and relevant information. FACT: We are the most logical people to help our patrons make their way in the ever changing world that technology has created. If not us, who? MySpace will soon be replaced by the next fad, but social networking of some sort will be a part of our library experience from now on -- it draws patrons in the doors and it creates opportunity for outreach as well. What does social networking have to do with the library?