“Never discourage anyone... who continually makes progress, no matter how slow” - Plato

Week 5. Facebook

1) Why do you think social networking sites are so popular? What are the main appeal factors?

At least two clue words answer the question: networking and social. Now days, in our busy life it’s convenient to contact your colleagues, relatives and friends through Facebook, Classmates, etc. There is a possibility to send one to all messages that reaches its participants right away. Pictures, video inserting is another appeal factor for Facebook fans.

2) For you, is Facebook useful or a time-waster?

I joined Facebook before this training, and became more and more comfortable using it on an every day basis. It gives me the opportunity to keep connected with the Russian community, especially overseas friends, and inform them about any important news in my life as well as to find about theirs.

Quick access from this site to different links definitely saves time and makes the resource user friendly.

I like being a part of Calgary Public Library group where I can find information about events at Central and other branches.

Recently, I’ve joined a new group I’ll Bet I Can Find 1,000,000 People Who Think Libraries Are Important. It’s very interesting to read about library and books impact on people all over the world.

And, last but not least, as a Facebook member I am able to place advertisement about the events of the Organization “Slavyansky Cultural Club”. This is an example of the latest one.

Musical Play Mama
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Ukrainian Cultural Centre
Street: 3316 - 28 Avenue SW
City/Town: Calgary, AB
Details on web-site http://sccalgary.com