Cool tool

A friend IM'ed me about a vendor who is making it easier for libraries to use Facebook and social bookmarks.  From the vendor (Springshare):

Presence on Facebook and Other Social Networks

      It is important for libraries to connect with customers wherever they are. LibGuides makes your content and services available in Facebook®. Using the LibGuides Facebook application, patrons can also chat with reference librarians and search the library catalog from facebook. Furthermore, LibGuides widgets enable librarians to embed LibGuides content, including the catalog search, into any webpage, blog, social network, or a courseware system.

Now, I am not endorsing use of their product.  I am, however, pleased to see that there is enough of a market out there that the company even exists!  It indicates to me that more and more libraries are investigating ways of reaching their patrons, including social networking.