Thing 22: Read about and explore various web based communication tools including Skype, MSN Messenger and Meebo.

I have read about and explored various web based communication tools including Skype, MSN Messenger and Meebo. Looked at adding the widget for Google talk and decided against it since it displayed my work e-mail address. Privacy again.

My son uses MSN messenger and it does keep him more connected with the world. I do see a role for instant messaging services in reference desk work or maybe item requests. Not sure about VOIP services in a library context for we all have phones.