After viewing some examples of library profiles on Myspace, I became even more convinced that they are an asset to any library's marketing efforts. Some of these profiles were obviously very active with plenty of friends and current blogposts. I also found it appealing how a few of them used the Books and Movies section as a place to provide links to specific books in their catalog. It made it very convenient for a user to click and find if it is available.
Denver Public Library page even added music to their page! I believe this represents the #1 reason why libraries should build a presence on social networking sites- it allows for expression of each individual library. This is a way to communicate what makes one's library special. Denver Public Library's page also contains links to their online databases and has a quick description of how each one may be useful. Some students may think public libraries onl cater to adults and so this profile would help fight that misconception.
I think you have a point when specifically mentioning that libraries having a Myspace can be beneficial. It seems like so many libraries have let their Myspace pages get run down and have built up Facebook these days, but there is still a certain audience on Myspace, and keeping the page current could be a positive way to reach more users!
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