I browsed around the suggested networking sites and found then to be similar to the sites we've been exploring for keeping in touch with the latest news and trends, for sharing thoughts and opinions on topics of interest to different groups of people, for connecting with family and friends and for meeting new people. I am not on any other networking sites, and don't see joining one any time soon.
As for the kids networking, after seeing the need for "personal info" like credit cards and SS #'s, relying on other people to monitor what "might" be inappropriate, and reading peoples' comments that rather criticized the safety nets which tend to make the sites less "fun", the quote that initially popped into my head was, "Don't do it!" (from the Big Country). I truly sympathize with parents out there, though, for it's a tricky field to play...knowing that this technology is becoming the norm for entertainment and social interaction and that there is a lot out there that can't be trusted and is harmful to the understanding of how to rightfully treat and interact with each other. As with anything, there are pros and cons and adults need to do there homework in researching the safety issues to protect the innocence of our growing children, teaching moderation and responsibility with the growing technology.
Linkedin sounds good for keeping up with business trends and looking up company/employee profiles for job opportunities. The idea of doing so in a "trusted" environment by the way contacts are made sounds beneficial, too, but maybe more so in theory than in actual practice, for it seems that the more parties that are involved the broader range of risk, especially being international. It might be a source to recommend researching for those coming to the library looking for ways of finding out about companies or looking for job opportunities.
The same goes for the library networking site. It's easy to use and full of idea sharing info and training for library staff to tap into.
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