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The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook Ben Mezrich The high-energy tale of how two socially awkward Ivy Leaguers, trying to increase their chances with the opposite sex, ended up creating Facebook.Eduardo Saverin and Mark Zuckerberg were Harvard unde… OL14924461W
The Necklace The Necklace Cheryl Jarvis The true story of thirteen women who took a risk on an expensive diamond necklace and, in the process, changed not only themselves but a community.Four years ago, in Ventura, California, Jonell McLai… OL14932288W
The net delusion The net delusion E. Morozov,Eduardo G. Murillo,Evgeny Morozov In this spirited book, journalist and social commentator Evgeny Morozov shows that by falling for the supposedly democratizing nature of the Internet, Western do-gooders may have missed how it also e… OL15415061W
Mixed messages Mixed messages Tina Wells Mackenzie and her friends create a new online social networking site which creates some unforeseen problems, as she is also trying to figure out if she has a crush on one of her best friends, how to … OL15883097W
Facebook me! Facebook me! Dave Awl A guide to using the online social network provides information on creating a profile, communicating with friends, using Facebook applications, and using Facebook to promote projects and businesses. OL15935375W
Social networking Social networking Roman Espejo "Social Networking: Understanding the Legal Issues of Social Networking Sites; Social Networks Should Be Banned at Libraries and Schools; Social Networks Should Not Be Banned at Libraries and Schools… OL15936841W
Twitter for good Twitter for good Claire Diaz-Ortiz "The official word from Twitter on how to harness the power of the platform for any cause. As recent events in Japan, the Middle East, and Haiti have shown, Twitter offers a unique platform to connec… OL15947107W
Social networking Social networking Lauri S. Friedman Describes the benefits and dangers of online social networking, its effect on young people, safety issues, cyberterrorism, and the future of online social networking. OL16190533W
Facebook Facebook Ashley Rae Harris This title examines the remarkable lives of Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes and their work building the social networking site Facebook. Readers will learn about … OL16532176W
Google+ for dummies Google+ for dummies Jesse Stay Describes the features of the Google+ social networking site, covering such topics as setting up a profile, creating circles, posting, finding content, gaming, using Google+ on mobile devices, and us… OL16557571W
The complete idiot's guide to crowdsourcing The complete idiot's guide to crowdsourcing Aliza Sherman Using online tools and social-networking sites, you can call people from all walks of life into action to help you accomplish a goal. This helpful guide gives you everything you need to know to launc… OL16588929W
Sams Teach Yourself Foursquare in 10 Minutes Sams Teach Yourself Foursquare in 10 Minutes Tris Hussey Annotation OL16945237W
Social networking Social networking Noah Berlatsky Presents a collection of essays that looks at social networking, focusing on the popularity, uses, democratic movements of social networking and other topics. OL17886627W
What is the impact of Twitter? What is the impact of Twitter? Roman Espejo "Presents diverse perspectives on whether or not the world can be transformed 140 characters at a time"--Introduction, page 9. OL17896292W
Twitter safety and privacy Twitter safety and privacy Susan Henneberg Examines the risks associated with using Twitter, and offers advice on setting up a safe account, managing an online presence, and detecting fraud. OL17903479W
How are online activities affecting society? How are online activities affecting society? Bonnie Szumski With the proliferation of laptop computers, smartphones, and similar devices most people in the developed world perform myriad activities online every day, unable to escape this aspect of modern cult… OL17903568W
Cybercitizenship Cybercitizenship Jennifer Landau Data from a July 2011 study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project showed that 95 percent of teens were online and 80 percent used social networking sites. No matter what platform they use, We… OL17924999W
Frequently asked questions about social networking Frequently asked questions about social networking Colleen Ryckert Cook Discusses social networking with good points and bad points. OL17926377W
Evaluation and Credentialing in Digital Music Communities Evaluation and Credentialing in Digital Music Communities H. Cecilia Suhr An examination of the use of digital badges as a reward for both casual online music evaluators and professional musicians.Professional and amateur musicians alike use social media as a platform for … OL20928777W
Social networking and social media safety Social networking and social media safety Eric Minton Offers advice on safely using social networks, including tips on creating profiles, passwords, and privacy settings. OL24299274W
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