WEEK 12 SOCIAL NETWORKING - AND NOW THE END IS NEAR

Had a look at social networks Facebook, Bebo etc. For anyone under the age of 25 these are such a normal means of communication. While they are an easy and great way of staying in touch with numerous friends and colleagues I've recently read that perspective employers and even tertiary institutions now look at these social networks to assess or determine whether a potential candidate is suitable as it gives an insight into the "real person". They check out the likes, dislikes, habits etc. embarrassing photos (as the Australian Olympic swimming team now knows) that's kind of scary. I still think they have a lot of merit.



I like the fact the British Library is on Facebook. It appears to personalise it and I think is a really good way reaching a generation who for whom perhaps the library holds no great significance. It has photographs, videos etc.I can't believe we have reached the end of this particular journey or is it just the beginning of a commitment to lifelong learning. I have been introduced to so many new web applications the mind boggles, the mind also boggles at the speed at which new applications are coming online. Such clever people out there. I do feel a sense of accomplishment at have survived my 'test pilot' experience without a parachute and I hope to venture further into the great World Wide Web.