Embarrassing Technology Bleg
There's a member of the library board that wants the library, and possibly the teen section of the library, to have a FB account(s). I don't know the first thing about it--I don't think she does, either. I can't really find a basic intro in the "about" section.
I personally never wanted an account. Everybody seems to indicate it's a big timewaster, and I'm not really looking for people from my past to find me. Also, I have to watch my professional image because I'm job hunting.
Can anybody give me any pointers? Should I just sign up for an account and noodle around?
The board member lady called me Saturday in the middle of the book sale and pushed for a Tuesday meeting, so I have to get somewhat up to speed as soon as possible.
I personally never wanted an account. Everybody seems to indicate it's a big timewaster, and I'm not really looking for people from my past to find me. Also, I have to watch my professional image because I'm job hunting.
Can anybody give me any pointers? Should I just sign up for an account and noodle around?
The board member lady called me Saturday in the middle of the book sale and pushed for a Tuesday meeting, so I have to get somewhat up to speed as soon as possible.
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When you start a group, it's a place to put announcements, images, news, etc. People can join the groups and when you post updates, they get the message on their account.
You could also just start a page for the library itself.
As far as use of FB is concerned, it's pretty user friendly. The biggest thing to keep in mind is that any note you write to someone on their "Wall" is visible by all of your friends and all of the other person's friends.
I think it would be the better option than for the library or the teen section to have its own user account.
Also, does the library have a teen advisory board (TAB)? It might be a good thing to get them involved with starting the page.