Social Networking has become a major part of not only public libraries, but school libraries as well. Blogs, wikis, and networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace have inundated libraries redefining them beyond physical spaces containing just books to physical spaces that contain virtual spaces. The School Library is undergoing a revolutionary change in how curriculum and assignments are presented because of Web 2.0 technologies.
The most widely popular Web 2.0 technology is blogs and according to Farkas blogs must be constructed with audience and credibility must be established (2007, pp. 19, 23). Sites such as Wetpaint, allow users to set up free accounts. These pages can range from blog and websites to wikis as well. Blogs are great resources for students to consult to gain information about group projects and stay updated about progress and research that may be conducted at a distance and with students from other classrooms. Blogs are also a great resource for teachers to post homework help. Gail Hendrix, a School Librarian creates blogs that feature literary instruction information and blogs that focus on specific academic subject areas (Farkas, 2007, pp. 30-31). Another collaborative way for school libraries to utilize social networking sites is to use Wikis.
Wikis are sites where students can edit and post content to a site. Wikis are great resources for students to use to construct group projects. Other sites such as Facebook and MySpace have become popular with young adults and these sites are excellent resources for school librarians to use in the media center. Facebook’s weRead is a trendy way for students to review books and recommend books to their peers. It is also a great way for teachers to list required reading books and librarians to recommend books to students and parents.

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