Thing 18

Libraries are using MySpace in an attempt to reach kids and teens...and maybe aliens. There’s one small problem, however: kids and teens aren't using MySpace to connect with libraries. And as far as I can tell, the only people listed as “friends” on a library’s MySpace page are authors and musicians attempting to sell their work. The only thing worse than having no friends on MySpace is having friends that only want to use your page as marketing tool. I didn't find anything on a library’s MySpace page that couldn't be posted on their website. Functionality is less important than the appearance of it.