The Issue:

"Web 2.0, Social Networking, and Libraries" will focus on future trends and a broad view of what is going on today in libraries in the United States and Russia; and provide an in-depth look at how a university library (NYU) and a public library (Princeton) are using Web 2.0 and Social Networking to promote library service, make connections between library users and their libraries, and connect users to each other.

It is the rare person—anywhere--who is not using one or more social networking applications, and for that matter there are fewer and fewer U.S. libraries not making some use of social networking these days. By attending this conference you'll get both a comprehensive overview of Web 2.0 and Social Networking, as well as concrete and in-depth examples of how an academic and a public library are exploiting these tools to better communicate with, serve, and bring together their libraries' users.

Intended Audience:

Everyone who works in or does business with libraries is in the target audience. Web 2.0 and Social Networking applications have been used by many libraries to one extent or another the last few years. The extraordinary participatory possibilities promoted by social networking can and will continue to improve library service, and communication between the library and its users and among the library's users—these developments impact all staff. People at every administrative level can help promote library service by the use of these applications and tools. All should come and learn about what is being done and can be done in specific and broad library settings. It is vital that everyone have an understanding of this sea change in library and information services.

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