Thing 18

I have been on Facebook a few weeks now. It could be more fun, I guess, if I didn't work for the public school system and wasn't deathly afraid of students and parents somehow using it against me in the future. NEA recently sent out an email regarding this and a library list-serv I am on spoke against creating My Space pages for libraries.
I do think librarians could really benefit from the easy instant communication on FB. Others seem to be discussing programs, initiatives, conferences and other work related issues. I really like the Jacksonville library My Space page, it was totally geared toward teens with videos and links and great graphics. That is the ultimate benefit to having a page, attracting and impressing those hard to get teens.
I haven't signed up for My Space, I am running out time as April approaches. I can tell by looking at the pages, FB seems more an exchange of words and photos. My Space is more visual, like creating your own blog or web page, with videos and mash-ups and all the Things we've learned here. FB users who have been on longer than me are complaining about the "new" look, maybe it used to be a more creative space?